Posts tagged Texas

Sarah MacElroy has a passion for literacy, arts and the great outdoors. She grew up in Dallas, Texas and as an adult has lived all over the world. She enjoys experiencing new cultures and countries.

Author, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneSeptember 14, 2021Texas, Picture book, Children's Fiction, Animals/Wildlife, Music/Musician, Performing Arts, Self-Esteem

Heidi Torres, Career Development Author/Consultant

Heidi Torres built connections at an early age when she studied at twelve schools and lived in three countries. She pursued a fifteen-year career in sales and progressively led and developed sales teams that spanned three states. After a promotion to Human Resources Supervisor, she began overseeing the HR needs of over 200 employees.

PublisherPatti CraneAugust 16, 2021Texas, Adult Non-Fiction, College, Adult, Business/Entrepreneurs, Communication, Non-Profit, Self-Help/Self-Improvement, Volunteerism

Cathey Nickell, Children's Author and School Speaker

My upbeat presentation can be personalized for your school. I use my two books to spread an artsy message about writing, publishing, and creativity. I draw from my experience as a former newspaper reporter and public relations professional to bring an inspirational presentation full of personal stories, writing/publishing tips, and “insider information” about my books. A favorite moment is when I show examples of the hand-made books I created and wrote as a child. I still have dozens of them! My main talk is appropriate for Kindergarten through 5th grade. I can also read the book to younger pre-K children and discuss the story's playful ABC theme. I can present to 6th through 8th graders by focusing more on book publishing and writing skills. And finally, a small-group writer's workshop could be developed to suit your school's individual needs. I can bring the field trip to your school. Art car drivers are thrilled to join me at my author visits. Once a calendar date is set, I can ask an art car friend if he or she is available. Finding a real art car in Houston is fairly easy, and I have also had success scheduling them in other cities. Discuss this option with me, and let's see what we can create.

Author, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Publisher, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneMarch 12, 2021Preschool, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Middle School, Texas, Picture Book, Children's Fiction, Art/Artist, Creativity, Inspirational, Writing

Toshia Stelivan, Children's Author

I enjoy writing children's books that provide a child with a message and a learning experience that they can take with them and use as a tool later in life. I think it's important to provide tools to our children that they can experience and utilize in the future.

AuthorPatti CraneFebruary 10, 2021Preschool, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Texas, Picture Book, Bullying, Self-Esteem, Youth Issues

Cindy C. Murray, Children's Author

I have always wanted to write books for children for one very important reason: to promote literacy. It is well known when a student is not able to read by the third grade, their odds of finishing high school are very low. I want to help children find the fun out of reading and to help them get swept away in a story that they can get lost in. I believe my three books in The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie chapter book series for ages 7 to 12 can achieve that.