Mrs. Anderson has one published book, Duck "Tails" and eight poem booklets. All of her writings relate to her experiences as a wildlife rehabilitator. Each story and poem clearly communicates her love of animals and her tireless efforts in saving each one from injury or illness. She enjoys sharing her real-life experiences with children of all ages. Mrs. Anderson conveys her feelings about animals to the children. After her presentations, the children leave with a new appreciation for animals and nature. As a former teacher, Mrs. Anderson easily builds a rapport with children. They find her stories fascinating and sit enthralled as she shares photographs that go along with her stories.

Mrs. Anderson is an excellent resource opportunity for a children's literature program, as she shares her true life experiences, she inspires young people to read and write about what they love.

• $500 fee for a full day visit.

• $300 fee for a half day visit

Each program is tailored to fit the interests and ages of the school or community audience. A typical school presentation consists of 8 to 10 half-hour sessions to a class of 20-50 students. The format usually includes reading one or two short stories, a selection of poems as time allows. Photographs relating to the stories/poems are shown to the students followed by a question and answer segment. Books and booklets are available for sale before and after the presentation. These will be signed by the author at the end.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• RIF [Reading Is Fundamental] Day Programs

• Read Across America

• National Book Month [March]

• Career Day [As a wildlife author, poet or former wildlife rehabilitator]

• Wildlife preservation

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

• Meet the author; includes book signings [in museums, scout meetings, etc.]

• Camp programs

• Head Start

• Hospitals [group or one-on-one programs]

1977-1982

• Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. 13.65 credit hours Continuing Education for dyslexia language development

1969

• Awarded New York State Permanent Teaching Certificate

1961-1967

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

• M.S. Ed. in Home Economics Education

• B.S. in Home Economics Education

• An Author and poet

• A Wildlife Rehabilitator

• A Social Worker-American Red Cross

• A Teacher

• A 4-H Educator