The four authors—Barbara Kerley, Pamela Service, Mary Nethery and Ellen Davidson—will speak about their creative process and how to publish a book in a panel discussion, which is free and open to the public. HSU students, faculty and community members are encouraged to attend. The HSU Bookstore will also provide copies of the authors’ books for signing after the event.
Originally from the East Coast, Barbara Kerley is best known for her non-fiction picture books for children. Her 2009 book _The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins_ won the prestigious Caldecott Honor. Her other books have also earned critical acclaim. They include _What To Do About Alice?: How Alice Roosevelt Broke the Rules, Charmed the World, and Drove Her Father Teddy Crazy!_, a story about Theodore Roosevelt's daughter, Alice, and _The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According To Susy)_, a book about Mark Twain's daughter, Susy. A 20-year resident of Humboldt County, Barbara now resides in Portland, Ore.
Mary Nethery's two most recent non-fiction picture books for children have earned a combined total of 50 awards. Many were voted on by children. They are: _Nubs: the True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle_, the story of a U.S. marine from San Diego who adopts a dog in Iraq and _Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival_, a book about a dog and cat that survive Hurricane Katrina. She resides in Cutten.
Pamela Service has published over 30 books, most of them young adult fiction. Her novels revolve around fantasy and science fiction and include _The Wizards of Wyrd World and Alien Contact_. Her most recent publication was co-authored with her daughter. She resides in Eureka.
Ellen Davidson's publications include a picture book and a dystopia, _Stolen Voices_. She lives in Bayside.
For more information, contact English Professor Susan Bennett at (707) 826-5936 or sgb1@humboldt.edu.