Posts tagged History
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
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
Elizabeth Raum, Children's Author, Educator, Speaker
Elizabeth Raum, Children's Author, Educator, Speaker

I have written over 150 books for children and adults including biographies, non-fiction history books, and historical fiction for young readers. I have also published picture books and non-fiction books about animals and weather, topics that fascinate me, as well as a new short story collection, Drive-Through Christmas Eve, designed for families.

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School Visits, Guest Speaker, Author, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneAnimals/Wildlife, History, Religion/Spirituality, Weather, Children's Fiction, Children's Non-Fiction, Tween/YA Non-Fiction, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Middle School, Adult, North Dakota, Writing, Picture Book, Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction
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
Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson, Children's Author, Professional Speaker, Pearl Harbor Expert
Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson, Children's Author, Professional Speaker, Pearl Harbor Expert

Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson is an award-winning author of WWII history for young readers. She was born in Hawaii to a Hawaiian mother who taught her to hula, and then Dorinda taught her poi-dog, Hula Girl, to dance along with her. Her Caucasian father held her tight against him the morning of December 7th, 1941 while they stood together in their front yard watching Japanese torpedo bombers scream overhead so low, Dorinda saw the pilots’ goggles as the planes whizzed by, barely above the tree tops.

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Artist, Expert, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneGrades 4-6, Middle School, High School, Adult, Missouri, Children's Non-Fiction, Tween/YA Non-Fiction, History
Precious McKenzie, Children's Author, Creative Writing Instructor
Precious McKenzie, Children's Author, Creative Writing Instructor

Precious McKenzie has a Ph.D. in English from the University of South Florida. Her area of specialization is nineteenth-century British literature, so naturally, she loves those big, fat Victorian novels. She's taught at the University of South Florida, New College of Florida, and Montana State University's City College.

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Author, Guest Speaker, School Visits, Virtual VisitsPatti CraneGrades K-3, Grades 4-6, Middle School, College, Montana, Children's Fiction, Children's Non-Fiction, Tween/YA Fiction, History, Humor, Mythology, Nature, Picture Book
Donna M. McDine, Award-Winning Children's Author
Donna M. McDine, Award-Winning Children's Author

My books take the reader on unique spell-bounding rides whether it be the adrenaline rush of escaping via the Underground Railroad, the slip of the ice beneath your skates, the harsh reality of the Royal Navy Press Gangs, the discovery of whale poachers at the beach, experience the first day of kindergarten nervousness or follow the journey of a rescued dog in finding his forever home.

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School Visits, AuthorPatti CraneChildren's Fiction, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, New York, Tween/YA Fiction, Animals/Wildlife, Bullying, History, Sports/Sports Psychology, Preschool, Picture Book