Education/Training
Southern Illinois Universtiy
Master of Science, 1983
Speech Communication
Louisiana State University
Masters in Library and Information Science, 1988
Public Library Children's Services |
Areas of Specialization/Research
Public libraries, children's programs, public speaking, professional storytelling, early literacy. |
Professional Experience
Early Childhood Services Consultant
State Library of Louisiana
2002 - 2007
Children's Librarian
Avoyelles Parish Library
2000 - 2002
Professional Storyteller
www.storydust.com
1993 - 2000
Children's Librarian
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
1990 - 1993
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Awards/Grants
BOOK: Moon's Cloud Blanket, Pelican Publishing, 2003
- 2004 Children's Choices -- International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council
- 2004 Notable Social Studies Books for Young People
- 2004 Storytelling World Honor Award
STORYTELLING CD: Once Upon a Shoe, Storydust Productions, 2000
- 2002 Parents' Guide to Children's Media Award
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Publications/Presentations/Patents
BOOK: Moon's Cloud Blanket, Pelican Publishing, 2003
STORYTELLING CD: Once Upon a Shoe, Storydust Productions, 2000
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