BOOC: Authors

Genres: Cookbooks

Areas of Expertise: Cooking Demonstrations, Selecting and Storing Ingredients, History of the Corner Market

Bio: Ingredient authority, Carol Ann Kates, is the daughter of Merrill Steele, founder of Steele's Market, a family-owned independent grocery that served the Front Range for over 60 years. A former grocer and deli operator, Kates gained expertise in the preparation of food and the selection and storage of ingredients.

Genres: Children's Picture Books

Areas of Expertise: Author, Certified Elementary Teacher (K-6)

Bio: Chris Kauflin is a Colorado native and resides in Boulder. Chris is a certified elementary school teacher who does a lot of substitute teaching in the Boulder and St. Vrain school districts. Chris and his wife Jennifer started Smiletown Books to entertain and educate children.

Genres: Non-Fiction, Parenting

Areas of Expertise: Education, Parenting, Poetry

Bio: Kiesa Kay's an advocate of non-traditional education for brilliant and creative thinkers. She writes poetry, plays, memoir, travel essays, and educational materials.

Genres: Children's Picture Books

Areas of Expertise: Colorado Activities

Bio: My first picture book, Ricky Climbs Pikes Peak was published April 2006. I have a 2'X 3' book that I can use to read to a large group. I would love to work with you in planning a group talk, reading, or presentation.

Genres: Sports

Areas of Expertise: Hiking and Backpacking

Bio: Founder of Backpacker magazine and co-founder of American Hiking Society. Lifetime hiker and backpacker in every mountain range of US and much of Europe. Helped found American Discovery Trail and National Trails Day.