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My name is Ms. Diane M. Baxter Trapeni. I have been an Elementary Reading and Special Education teacher for 40+ years and have read thousands of books aloud to children. I enjoyed that so much I decided to write to you myself. My books now number past 400 and my wonderful illustrators are drawing as fast as they can to get the stories to you. I will be telling you about the next book at the end of each book so stay tuned. As a child I did not apply myself to reading a lot until 6th grade. It was at that time that I couldn’t put a book down. I read all summer and from then on… Nowadays I always have several books going! Now that I am writing books, it’s double the fun! I hope you enjoy reading about my characters and their antics. Some of them make me laugh out loud! Some of the creatures remind me of people I know or have heard about. They are all very dear to me. Several want you to have conversations with your parents about things that may be bothering you or ideas that you don’t understand yet. So let’s read together and have some fun!
My name is Ms. Diane M. Baxter Trapeni. I have been an Elementary Reading and Special Education teacher for 40+ years and have read thousands of books aloud to children. I enjoyed that so much I decided to write to you myself. My books now number past 400 and my wonderful illustrators are drawing as fast as they can to get the stories to you. I will be telling you about the next book at the end of each book so stay tuned. As a child I did not apply myself to reading a lot until 6th grade. It was at that time that I couldn’t put a book down. I read all summer and from then on… Nowadays I always have several books going! Now that I am writing books, it’s double the fun! I hope you enjoy reading about my characters and their antics. Some of them make me laugh out loud! Some of the creatures remind me of people I know or have heard about. They are all very dear to me. Several want you to have conversations with your parents about things that may be bothering you or ideas that you don’t understand yet. So let’s read together and have some fun!
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Alexa Ruth Jakiela is a primary/secondary art educator and outdoor enthusiast native to Connecticut. Much of her art is influenced by her connection to natural world. When she is not teaching or creating her own art, she spends her time traveling enjoying both the mountains and oceans around the world.
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Alexandra Lefter, I have always been tapped into my creative side, in many different forms, since very young. My inspiration comes from our natural environment. It’s just so beautiful and mind blowing. We all have a voice in our soul; we just don’t always listen and acknowledge it’s there – mine comes out in forms of art!
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Angela Reed Hinchey was an art teacher for thirty years. She is a native Vermonter who lives in her four generations family home. She never passes up an opportunity to visit an art museum and always has her sketch pad handy. She finds her old Queen Anne sun porch a wonderful place to sketch!
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Bessie, A Bassett Hound with Heart
Jeff: Sticks by His Best Buddies
Sydney
Anita W. Rogers is a wife, mother, grandmother and a former elementary school teacher who volunteers in her community and dabbles in creative ventures. Making homemade greeting cards, using decorative painting techniques on objects and enjoying the art of traditional rug hooking are her favorite creative outlets.
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April Sloan has been a para educator for 3 years in the elementary schools. She has loved art since she was a young child, and to this day, she is often doodling or sketching whenever she has free time and a scrap of paper to do so. She lives in Vermont with her husband and daughter, their dog, Sophie, and cat, Emmet.
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Bailey has been drawing pictures for years! She also makes amazing clay figurines so tiny and detailed that you would be amazed too!This is her first illustrated children’s book. She is now writing too! I am so proud of her!
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Brittany Rathburn grew up in West Hartford, Vermont. Brittany will be a graduate of Castleton University in the spring 0f 2016 and is super excited to start her career pursuing her own passions. This is her second illustrated book. Bobbie's Batty was her first illustrated book!
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How the Royal Bengal Tigers Came to Town
Part 1: Merrill the Squirrel and Jen the Hen
Part 2: Merrill the Squirrel and Jen the Hen: A Day Off? Almost
Part 3: Merrill the Squirrel and Jen the Hen: The Sick Day
Part 4: Merrill the Squirrel and Jen the Hen: What Did Merrill Do Now?
Part 5: Merrill the Squirrel and Jen: Welcome Back!
Part 6: Merrill the Squirrel and Jen: Brittany's Back!!! Park 6
Carrie Clarke is a public accountant, college professor, motivational speaker and artist. What began as an innocent act of posting artwork on Facebook has turned into an avenue to fulfill a creative passion Carrie has always dreamed of. Since before she can remember creativity was a driving factor in who she was, where she was going and what she was to become. At a very young age creativity manifested itself in crayons, pencils, chalk, and mud… it made no difference. Nowadays, Carrie has narrowed her focus to interior decorating, fashion and most recently her sketch book after a 20-year break. You can listen to Carrie’s story on a weekly basis at Carrie Clarke Speaker (Facebook).
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Fran Breslin is not only a fantastic artist but the co-manager of the Coffee Cottage at Castleton University, formerly known as Castleton State College. She makes sure college students eat well. In the evenings, she draws pictures for you to enjoy in your next book!
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Hi, my name is Hannah Bates. I started to draw when I was very young. I am a senior in High School now and I will be going to College next year. I LOVE to draw because it helps me focus and helps me be creative.
When I draw I just start with a head and body and then I just go at it until the scene is done.
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Willie the Weasel: Learns a Thing or Two
Joanne Piontek has worked in the Public City Schools for 9 years as a para educator. She also worked as a preschool teacher for 3 years. She began drawing when she was a little girl at the age of 5 years old. She struggled with reading and drew pictures to help her read.
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Hi! My name is Ken Stone Sr. I'm the computer tech that puts all these books together and built this website so you can meet all Diane's creations. I had fun illustrating this book.
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After the book was written, Melony and I agreed real photos would be best. So, over the Easter weekend, she chose these vintage and recent photos for us. Melony Mazzeo’s great selection of photos is here for you to enjoy!
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Louie Says: Sensational Summer
Hi! My name is Kathleen Fox. I am married and have two wonderful grown boys, Brian and Jacob. I have two adorable grandchildren, Ashlyn and Brycen, who I love with all my heart. I love spending time with my family and going on mini vacations or road trips with them. I also like to draw and paint pictures.
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Frances, a Gifted Frog for Sure!
Genevieve, and the Case of the Missing Apple
Pam is a retired elementary school teacher and a local artist. She has been painting Vermont scenery for 20 years! To expand her favorite pastime, she has illustrated Scottie for you all to enjoy and to show you the respect and care she has for our environment!
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Phil Henry is a music educator and singer-songwriter living in Rutland, VT. He comes from a very creative family, and has mostly concentrated his energy in writing and performing songs on guitar. However, he always wanted to illustrate a children’s book. This is his first opportunity to do so!
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