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About the Illustratorhttp://library.ohio.gov/ctroTim Bowers has illustrated more than 25 children'sbooks, garnering such awards as the ChicagoPublic Library's "Best of the Best" list and severalJunior Library Guild selections. His work for SleepingBear includes First Dog and First Dog's White HouseChristmas.Even at a young age, Tim Bowers' artwork reflecteda strong sense of humor and an interest in animals.Prior to illustrating children's books, Tim worked as anartist for Hallmark Cards, where he helped launchthe popular Shoebox Greetings card line. His firstchildren's book, The Toy Circus, was published in1986. Tim's artwork has been included in the Societyof Illustrators Annual Art Exhibition and the S.I. HumorExhibition. His artwork has been featured inchildren's magazines and has appeared onhundreds of greeting cards. Original paintings fromseveral books are in private and institutional collections across the country. Tim lives withhis family in Granville, Ohio, and travels to schools and libraries to share his work withstudents.Biography and photograph courtesy Sleeping Bear Press; used with permission.Illustrator Resources:Tim Bower’s Official Websitehttp://www.timbowers.com/Illustrator page on Sleeping Bear Press website:http://sleepingbearpress.com/contributors/1312Tim Bowers’ biography from the Ohioana Book Festivalhttp://ohioanabookfestival.org/2011-authors/For publicity and speaking engagement inquiries:Please contact Audrey Mitnick at Sleeping Bear Press:audrey.mitnick@cengage.comAdditional contact information may be found at:http://www.timbowers.com/pages/contact.html
About the Authorhttp://library.ohio.gov/ctroKwame Alexander is a poet, publisher, andaward-winning producer of literary programs.He has written for television and the stage, andauthored 13 books. Acoustic Rooster and HisBarnyard Band is his first children’s picture book.Kwame presents at conferences around thecountry. He conducts writing workshops atschools around the world through the nonprofit,Book-in-a-Day, Kwame lives in theWashington, D.C. area.Photograph and biographical information courtesy Sleeping Bear Press; used with permission.Author Resources:Kwame Alexander’s official websitehttp://bookinaday.org/Author page on Sleeping Bear Press sitehttp://sleepingbearpress.com/contributors/1294Interview with Kwame Alexander from NPR’s “Tell Me More”http://www.npr.org/2010/12/22/132259075/In-Your-Ear-Poet-Kwame-AlexanderFor publicity and speaking engagement inquiries:Please contact Audrey Mitnick at Sleeping Bear Press:audrey.mitnick@cengage.com
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