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Elementary school and library visits by the author of the "Danny and Life on Bluff Point" series of historical novels for children.

PURPOSE

To bring New York State history alive by talking about and showing pictures of the author's ancestors. To show children that reading historical novels can be fun and present history at the same time. To demonstrate the importance of reading and the pleasures that can be gained by doing so. Parts of the book/books will be read to the students.

THE AUDIENCE

The children should be in the fourth grade so that the talk coincides with New York State local history studies. If your school is small and only has a few fourth grade classes I will be glad to also make the presentation to the third and fifth grade students. I have found that Arizona students are truly amazed to hear about New York State farming. My Joys of Reading and Writing talk is for slightly older students. It becomes a mini writing workshop.

I also would be pleased to speak to adults regarding my writing and becoming published experiences. A second topic for adults is the history of my Lee family and my grandfather's journal.

AVAILABILITY

I am available during the months of May-October in New York State and in the Tucson, AZ area during the rest of the year.

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Mary Ellen Lee is a children's author of historical novels. Her books are targeted for children age 8 - 12. The author enjoys writing childrens books and feels there is a great need for American historical books written for this age group. You can't understand current events if you don't know the past.

This series of childrens novels will include New York State and national history, overcoming a challenge, solving conflicts, importance of family and neighbor cooperation, the need for setting goals, and do unto others as you would have them do unto you. These children's books will show students that reading historical novels can be fun and informative.