Posts tagged Youth Issues
Kitty Felde – children's author, professional speaker, podcaster
Kitty Felde – children's author, professional speaker, podcaster

Award-winning public radio journalist, writer, podcaster, and TEDx speaker Kitty Felde covered Capitol Hill for nearly a decade, explaining how government works to grownups. Now, she explains it to kids in a series of mystery novels and podcasts called THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES. Kitty was named LA Radio Journalist of the Year three times by the LA Press Club and Society of Professional Journalists. She hosts the award-winning Book Club for Kids podcast, named one of the top 10 kidcasts in the world by "The Times" of London.

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Author, Expert, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneGrades 4-6, Writing, Children's Fiction, California, DC, Animals/Wildlife, Communication, Community Issues – Hispanic, Creativity, Education/College Preparation/Special Education, Family/ Parenting/Grandparenting/Adoption, History, Holidays, Immigration/Immigration Law, Literature, Marketing/Publicity/Public Relations, Mythology, Performing Arts, Publishing, Self-Esteem, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality, Youth Issues
Dr. Artika Tyner, Children's Author, Professional Speaker
Dr. Artika Tyner, Children's Author, Professional Speaker

Dr. Artika Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, a civil rights attorney, a sought-after speaker, and an advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

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Author, School Visits, Guest Speaker, Expert, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneGrades K-3, College, Adult, 301+ Appearances, Minnesota, Business/Entrepreneurs, Character Education, Community Issues – African-American, History, Inspirational, Non-Profit, Self-Help/Self-Improvement, Women’s Issues, Writing, Youth Issues
Lotus Kay, Youth children's book author, writer, songwriter
Lotus Kay, Youth children's book author, writer, songwriter

Lotus Kay is a youth writer, singer/songwriter and children’s book author. Her writings have been published in various outlets such as Thrive Global, Green Child Magazine, Light of Consciousness, Kindness Magazine, and many others.

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Author, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CranePreschool, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Middle School, High School, College, Adult, Picture Book, Children's Non-Fiction, New York, Animal Rights, Animals/Wildlife, Bullying, Environmental Issues, Inspirational, Nature, Non-Profit, Self-Esteem, Self-Help/Self-Improvement, Volunteerism, Writing, Youth Issues
Kellie Ingram, Children's Author
Kellie Ingram, Children's Author

Kellie Ingram enjoys reading to young people and adults. Her repertoire is wide since she writes fiction and non-fiction. Her fiction titles include middle-grade stories about new experiences and friendship.

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Author, School VisitsPatti CranePicture book, Children's Fiction, Children's Non-Fiction, Tween/YA Fiction, Tween/YA Non-Fiction, Character Education, Communication, Community Programs, Family/ Parenting/Grandparenting/Adoption, Inspirational, Religion/Spirituality, Self-Esteem, Youth Issues, Preschool, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Middle School, New Mexico
Zoe Nauman, Author, Professional Speaker, Editor, Journalist
Zoe Nauman, Author, Professional Speaker, Editor, Journalist

Zoe Nauman has been a writer for over 25 years and has worked as a celebrity journalist and editor for the most successful and well-known publications in the world. She has been lucky enough to interview some of the biggest stars on the planet, including Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, and Dame Judi Dench. Zoe is also an accomplished feature writer, having done undercover investigations, exposes, and first-person pieces. She has contributed articles to the highest-selling newspapers in the UK, Australia, and the biggest website in the world.

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Author, Expert, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneMiddle School, High School, College, Tween/YA Fiction, Bullying, Character Education, Creativity, Death/Dying, Inspirational, LGBTQ, Mythology, Philosophy/Ethics, Psychology, Publishing, Religion/Spirituality, Self-Esteem, Self-Help/Self-Improvement, Volunteerism, Writing, Youth Issues
Cheryl Bannerman, Author
Cheryl Bannerman, Author

In celebration of her new release, The Gecko Without An Echo, Cheryl Bannerman would love to share the story of Earl the Squirrel and Tim the Gecko with your younger grades (K-3) in a special reading and discussion about the importance of embracing your creativity.

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Author, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CranePreschool, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Florida, Picture book, Children's Fiction, Tween/YA Fiction, Adult Fiction, Communication, Creativity, Domestic Violence, Inspirational, Poetry, Women’s Issues, Writing, Youth Issues
Annette Roberts-Murray, Children’s Author and Motivational Speaker
Annette Roberts-Murray, Children’s Author and Motivational Speaker

Annette Roberts-Murray is an author, wife, mother, and a principal of an elementary school in Stockton, California. She has two boys named Darius and Demetrius and two grandchildren named Mya and Chance

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Author, Guest Speaker, Publisher, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneGrades K-3, Grades 4-6, Middle School, High School, Adult, Children's Fiction, Tween/YA Fiction, California, Communication, Community Issues – African-American, Community Issues – Hispanic, Counseling, Diseases/Disorders/Disabilities, Family/ Parenting/Grandparenting/Adoption, Health & Fitness/Nutrition, Healthcare, Self-Esteem, Self-Help/Self-Improvement, Youth Issues
Melissa Stoller, Children's Author
Melissa Stoller, Children's Author

Melissa is a Blogger and Course Assistant for the Children’s Book Academy, a Regional Ambassador for The Chapter Book Challenge, a volunteer with SCBWI/MetroNY, and a founding member of The Book Meshuggenahs. She also interviews authors on her blog, This Writing Life, and offers book tips and resources.

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Author, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CranePreschool, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, New York, Picture Book, Children's Fiction, Creativity, Family/ Parenting/Grandparenting/Adoption, Holidays, Inspirational, Religion/Spirituality, Self-Esteem, Youth Issues
Carolina Cutruzzola, Children's Author
Carolina Cutruzzola, Children's Author

Carolina Cutruzzola is a busy mom of three and award winning children's author. She began her publishing journey in 2014 with the fun and exciting picture book series titled The Adventures of Posh Princess.

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Author, Virtual VisitsPatti CranePicture Book, Bullying, Character Education, Communication, Counseling, Creativity, Inspirational, Self-Esteem, Self-Help/Self-Improvement, Youth Issues, Children's Fiction, Virtual Visits, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Jean Schoen, Award winning children's author, Educational speaker, Cancer patient advocate, Founder/President of nonprofit corporation
Jean Schoen, Award winning children's author, Educational speaker, Cancer patient advocate, Founder/President of nonprofit corporation

How do you explain cancer to a child? These three books were inspired by my own struggle to explain cancer to my children when my husband was diagnosed. The books are designed to help one succeed in talking and explaining cancer to a child in a way that they will understand without frightening them.

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Publisher, Artist, Author, Expert, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CranePreschool, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Middle School, High School, Ohio, Picture book, Children's Fiction, Children's Non-Fiction, Tween/YA Fiction, Tween/YA Non-Fiction, Diseases/Disorders/Disabilities, Health & Fitness/Nutrition, Healthcare, Inspirational, Non-Profit, Psychology, Youth Issues
Elizabeth Cummings, Children's Author and Professional Speaker
Elizabeth Cummings, Children's Author and Professional Speaker

Elizabeth Mary Cummings was born in Manchester England, grew up in Scotland and studied in Edinburgh. After completing a degree in Psychology and Business Studies, Elizabeth went on to train and work as a primary school teacher for many years in Scotland and New Zealand before moving to Australia to run a language education business.

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Author, Expert, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneCharacter Education, Counseling, Death/Dying, Diseases/Disorders/Disabilities, Eating Disorders, Humor, Literature, Poetry, Self-Esteem, Youth Issues, Children's Fiction, Educational, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Middle School, High School, College, Adult, Australia, Preschool, Picture Book
Analynn Sardella, Children's author
Analynn Sardella, Children's author

Charlie & Marley's Great Discoveries was born out of the genuine experience of a mother seeking to raise her household with virtuous leadership. She aspired to see her own children flourish with fruitful relationships, honoring integrity, and overall well-rounded character.

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Author, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CranePreschool, Grades K-3, Arizona, Bullying, Character Education, Childcare/Babysitting, Communication, Creativity, Inspirational, Self-Esteem, Self-Help/Self-Improvement, Youth Issues, Picture Book
Mark M. Bello, Legal/Political Thriller Author
Mark M. Bello, Legal/Political Thriller Author

Bello draws upon those 40-plus years as a litigator and advocate as author of the award-winning Zachary Blake Betrayal series of legal thriller novels. Through his “ripped from the headlines” novels, he takes readers deep into the courtroom fights to protect our most precious rights.

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Author, Expert, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneGrades K-3, Middle School, High School, College, Adult, Adult Fiction, Community Issues – African-American, Community Issues – Hispanic, Holocaust, History, Immigration/Immigration Law, Literature, Religion/Spirituality, Youth Issues, Michigan, Women's Issues
Erik Bean, Mental Health Advocate
Erik Bean, Mental Health Advocate

Erik holds a doctorate in education and has served as a primary teacher of record for grades K-8. Dr. Bean specializes in using technology in the classroom as well as for distance learning and has taught hundreds of children and adults about the potential dangers of the Internet including isolation and information bias, some of the most destructive forces of our time.

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Publisher, School Visits, Virtual Visits, Expert, Author, Guest SpeakerPatti CraneMichigan, Children's Fiction, Bullying, Psychology, Self-Esteem, Youth Issues, Picture Book, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Middle School, High School, College, Adult, Communication, Education/College Preparation/Special Education, Healthcare, Literature, Non-Profit, Self-Help/Self-Improvement
Barbara Ann Mojica, Children's Author, Historian, Professional Speaker
Barbara Ann Mojica, Children's Author, Historian, Professional Speaker

My mission is to inspire, educate and entertain children by making learning about history fun and educational. I use a cartoon-like character, Little Miss HISTORY, to narrate adventures that explore national parks, national monuments and other sites of historical interest. I hope that families will be able to discover new ideas and experience our rich historical heritage.

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Author, Expert, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneAnimals/Wildlife, Archaeology/Anthropology, Character Education, Diseases/Disorders/Disabilities, Education/College Preparation/Special Education, Environmental Issues, History, Immigration/Immigration Law, Literature, Marketing/Publicity/Public Relations, Nature, Publishing, Self-Esteem, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality, Writing, Youth Issues, Preschool, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Adult, Picture Book, Children's Non-Fiction, Educational
Donna Sager Cowan, Children’s Middle-Grade Author, Speaker, Inspirer
Donna Sager Cowan, Children’s Middle-Grade Author, Speaker, Inspirer

As the youngest child in a large family, Donna Sager Cowan felt lost in the crowd. She entertained herself by making up stories and friends to play with. By age 5, Donna had taught herself to read, and that began her imaginative journey to dreamy castles with princes and fairy godmothers. Donna is a grandmother, random fact-finder, and encourager.t

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Author, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneGrades K-3, California, Children's Fiction, Tween/YA Fiction, Animals/Wildlife, Bullying, Character Education, Communication, Creativity, Diseases/Disorders/Disabilities, Dreams/Dream Analysis, Humor, Self-Esteem, Grades 4-6, Youth Issues, Family/ Parenting/Grandparenting/Adoption
Peter Trimarco, Author, Illustrator, Publisher
Peter Trimarco, Author, Illustrator, Publisher

Peter Trimarco started his professional doodling career as an editorial cartoonist before turning to commercial art and designing packaging for the music industry. While staying in the entertainment field, he published a trade magazine for the film industry and brought his creative juices to the printed page for youngsters. Peter is the illustrator of the critically acclaimed It’s Just So book series (Lizzy’s World) which he co-wrote with his wife, Brenda Faatz.

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Author, Artist, Publisher, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CranePreschool, Grades K-3, Colorado, Art/Artist, Bullying, Creativity, Humor, Performing Arts, Publishing, Self-Esteem, Youth Issues, Picture Book
Simone Knego, Author, keynote motivational speaker
Simone Knego, Author, keynote motivational speaker

A former CPA, turned equestrian entrepreneur, turned teacher who’s the mother of 6—3 adopted from S. Korea and Ethiopia. Simone Knego has the uncanny ability to both motivate and inspire others to be the good in the world.

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Author, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneHigh School, College, Adult, Bullying, Business/Entrepreneurs, Character Education, Communication, Community Issues – African-American, Creativity, Family/ Parenting/Grandparenting/Adoption, Holocaust, Holidays, Humor, Inspirational, Philosophy/Ethics, Self-Esteem, Self-Help/Self-Improvement, Volunteerism, Writing, Youth Issues, Adult Non-Fiction, Florida, Women's Issues
Sunayna Prasad, Children's fantasy author
Sunayna Prasad, Children's fantasy author

Sunayna Prasad enjoys writing fantasy books for children, as well as cooking, creating artwork, watching online videos, and blogging. She has also written The Frights of Fiji, formerly titled as From Frights to Flaws. She is passionate about modern life, fantasy, and world-building. Sunayna has graduated from college in May 2017. She lives in Long Island, New York.

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AuthorPatti CraneGrades 4-6, Middle School, New York, Children's Fiction, Tween/YA Fiction, Youth Issues