Authors Talk, Too - Our Authors

Children’s Book Author, Barbara McGrath. Barbara’s presentation explains the writing process using examples from her math, social studies, and fiction picture books. Her work has earned: The "Teacher’s Choice Award" from Learning Magazine, ABA, "Pick of the List", 3 Publisher’s Weekly bestsellers, the "Storytelling Honor" from Storytelling World. She has traveled nationwide since 1994 encouraging students to write their own books. Humor and lots of visuals keeps her audience engaged. Barbara is not afraid of kindergartners. Barbara's website.
Barbara McGrath

Children’s Book Author, Peter Alderman. Peter was a sixth grade English teacher for 30 years. He now provides writing workshops for elementary school and middle school students and teachers. He believes everybody has a story to tell. His program is interactive with lots of student participation. Everyone receives a copy of a collaborative story to remember his visit. Peter has lots of energy and brings

Musician and Children’s Book Author, Frankie Spellman. Frankie provides music education related to his children’s books. Frankie plays a variety of instruments and demonstrates guitar, flute, harmonica, bass, keyboards, and percussion in his presentations. He ties his books to a perky song written about his favorite characters, Pinky and Bubs. Frankie has written and produced 5 award-winning CD’s and has composed several familiar songs that were for national television. His latest CD features children’s songs, inspired by his two young children. "Listening for literacy" through music is what it’s all about! Frankie's website.
Frankie Spellman