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Linda Oatman High
Writing To The Beat Of A Different Drummer
Author Linda Oatman High is available for schools, libraries,
bookstores, conferences, and writing workshops for all ages. Her presentation
includes a slide show - Writing To The Beat Of A Different Drummer -
as well as inspirational writing games and creativity-igniting workshops.
The author of middle-grade novels MAIZIE, HOUND HEAVEN,
THE SUMMER OF THE GREAT DIVIDE, & A STONE'S THROW FROM PARADISE; as
well as picture books BEEKEEPERS, A CHRISTMAS STAR, UNDER NEW YORK,
THE HORSE CARVERS, WINTER SHOES FOR SHADOW-HORSE, THE LAST CHIMNEY OF
CHRISTMAS EVE, & BARN SAVERS (Best Picture Book of 1999-American Library
Association's Booklist journal); as well as children's poetry book A
HUMBLE LIFE: PLAIN POEMS, Linda Oatman High is dedicated to high literary
standards for young readers.
In addition to writing for children, she is also a playwright,
journalist, and fiction writer whose work has been published both nationally
and internationally. Her news columns have been collected in a book
HOGWASH, HISTORY, AND HORSE SENSE, and she is currently at work on a
new collection of short stories. Her plays include CHRISTMAS AT THE
RITZ and UNCLE CHICK'S LAST WISH, as well as numerous other works-in-progress.
For an author who writes to the beat of a different drummer,
contact:
Linda Oatman High,
1209 Reading Road
Narvon, PA 17555
Telephone & Fax 717-445-8246
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