BOOC: Authors

Genres: Book Illustrators, Children's Picture Books, Christian, Humor, Self-Help

Areas of Expertise: Cartoons, Humorous Illustrations

Bio: Shannon Parish is a native of Colorado, loves watching adults and children at play and at work. By studying how people move, interact, the expressions of their face and the way they think gives Shannon just what she needs in bringing her cartoon characters to life. Well versed in personality and motivational differences, Shannon captures human nature at its core.

Genres: Biography

Areas of Expertise: Lewis and Clark, Explorers of North America

Bio: Retired doctor and author of "Lewis and Clark:Doctors in the Wilderness", "Adventuring with Boldness" (June'06) describing nine explorers and their triumphs, 1770-1870. Expert on wilderness medicine, avid outdoorsman, birder, photographer. Experienced, entertaining speaker.

Pseudonyms: Kathleen Paul

Genres: Fiction, Christian, Fantasy, Inspirational, Middle Grade/YA Fiction

Areas of Expertise: Writing

Bio: Donita K. Paul retired from teaching early and became bored. So she began writing. Her Dragon Keeper Chronicles are read by old and young. She mentors new writers of all ages.

Genres: Non-Fiction, Biography, Educational, History, Middle Grade/YA Non-Fiction

Areas of Expertise: Colorado History, Research and Non-Fiction, Landmarks of Denver, the Presidency and the White House

Bio: Michelle Pearson is a history teacher, author, and historic preservationist. She is the author of two books on historic landmarks in Denver, one of which is specifically for students and families studying Colorado history. She brings history alive with presentations incorporating primary sources, artifacts, and stories about Colorado.

Genres: Mystery

Areas of Expertise: Picture Book, Chap Book, Art, Publishing

Bio: See a picture book come alive, from the story idea (and how you can get story ideas) through the illustration and final printing phase. Presentations are geared toward Pre-K through third grade. Fees range from $150.00 to $200.00 depending on location.