| Pearcy, Rachel | Pearcy, Rachel | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/pearcy | Meet local author Rachel Pearcy. | <div class="ExternalClass22A3253EB10E4C5DA81CE171BEB045B9"><h2>Meet local author Rachel Pearcy.</h2><h3>Genre: YA<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Axiom: The Last Hope</em><br></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Rachel was born and raised in Southern California, and spent many years working for a certain famous mouse. She loved being surrounded by great storytelling, and when she became disabled and unable to work, she started telling the stories herself. As an author of Young Adult stories with queer main characters she’s able to write the stories she wishes she had when she was a teen.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Rachel now lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her partner and one very weird cat. When she's not writing she's playing video games, doing puzzles, or binge watching tv shows. She's obsessed with Legos, Disney, and Dungeons and Dragons.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><p><br></p></div> | pearcy | |
| Perera, Srianthi | Perera, Srianthi | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/perera | Meet local author Srianthi Perera. | <div class="ExternalClass13A493908C03420C9124D500815FDEBE"><h2>Meet local author Srianthi Perera.</h2><h3>Genre: Historical Fiction / Travel Stories<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>A Maiden's Prayer, Two Friends on Many Roads</em><br></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Srianthi Perera, a journalist and former reporter at The Arizona Republic, has two books to her credit. Her first is a whimsical and endearing coming-of-age literary novel based on her native Sri Lanka. </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><em>A Maiden's Prayer: A Family Story Set</em> in 1970s Sri Lanka</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> is narrated with wit and warmth by teenager Tamara de Silva, who presents the predicament of her bachelor uncle who is reluctant to marry in the face of family pressure. The winner of two runner-up awards, the book is suitable for readers 15 years and up. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Perera's recent work, </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Two Friends on Many Roads: Travel Tales from Near and Far</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">, is a book of short stories she co-authored with her friend, librarian Romany Kadurugamuwa. The writing evokes rich, sensory details of the places they explored and outlines dialogue with the quirky people they met. Cultural insight, the political background, historical context, and other pertinent information are thrown in to help glean knowledge from the reading journey. The recounts of these often-witty travel experiences around the globe will whet a reader's appetite to try the same.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Perera is working on two more books featuring literary travel in the US and around the world.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://srianthiperera.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://srianthiperera.com/</span></span></a></p></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://tinyurl.com/A-Maidens-Prayer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://tinyurl.com/A-Maidens-Prayer</span></span></a></p></div><p><br></p></div> | perera | |
| Plosker, J.A. | Plosker, J.A. | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/plosker | Meet local author J.A. Plosker. | <div class="ExternalClass7301481DA4AF44A094D10FEF1DF27FFD"><h2>Meet local author J.A. Plosker.</h2><h3>Genre: Fiction<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>An Audible Silence, The Nobody Bible, Tea For Turfan</em></h3><p></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">J. A. Plosker is the award-winning author of <em>The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life</em> and two novels: An Audible Silence and <em>Tea in Turfan</em>. Woven through his careers as a licensed master social worker, attorney, and college instructor of comparative religion and philosophy has been his own deeply personal search for meaning and fulfillment – a journey that has led him to study and practice ancient wisdom from many traditions. He is a teacher and speaker of mindfulness, sharing his message in dozens of articles, workshops, podcasts, and even the TEDx stage. J. A. is currently a learning consultant and writer.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br></span></p></div> | plosker | |
| Quihuis, Albert Monreal | Quihuis, Albert Monreal | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/quihuis | Meet local author Albert Monreal Quihuis. | <div class="ExternalClassE6FC09BC32194B2FA944CEE56C03E3C4"><h2>Meet local author Albert Monreal Quihuis.<br></h2><h3>Genre: Children's<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Sofia's Awesome Tamale Day</em><br></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Albert Monreal Quihuis is a multi-award-winning author. He started writing multicultural books to inspire young people to learn more about their culture, traditions, history and being proud of their heritage. His first book was <em>Sofia's Awesome Tamale Day</em>, which is available in English and Spanish. It is the first of the <em>Sofia and Pepe the Parrot Adventure</em> series. Albert does readings and presentations in classroom, libraries and museums. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><br></p><p><br></p></div> | quihuis | |
| Renner, Barbara | Renner, Barbara | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/renner | Meet local author Barbara Renner. | <div class="ExternalClass2DFDB2B84EA04B6CAD1C16CB5231F797"><h2>Meet local author Barbara Renner.<br></h2><h3>Genre: Children's<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Quincy the Quail and the Mysterious Egg, Quincy the Quail Saves a Life, Quincy the Quail Leads His Family on an Adventure</em><br></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Barbara writes children’s picture books that will take you places. That’s what reading does. It transports you to a magical world in your mind where you can feel, learn, and be inspired. Acting on an ah-ha moment, Barbara developed an innovative way for children to hear animal calls in her books about a Gambel’s Quail named Quincy. QR codes are not just for advertising! Her grandparents’ books are stories adapted from her own family. When not writing her stories, newsletters, and blog, Barbara loves to walk her dog, Larry, garden, travel, and sample food from around the world.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span><br></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"><br></span></p></div> | renner | |
| Retana, María and Miles Last | Retana, María and Miles Last | <i class="fa-solid fa-user-group"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/retana-last | Meet local authors María Retana and Miles Last. | <div class="ExternalClass0275DB5555B042C497914BCB431527A1"><h2>Meet local authors María Retana and Miles Last.</h2><h3>Genre: Children's<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Miles and Lee and the Ghosts from the Lighthouse</em></h3><p><br></p><h4>María Retana<br></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">María Retana was born in Cuba. She received her B.A. in Spanish and Comparative Literature from the University of California, Riverside. She is the author of more than twenty published bilingual children's books. Mrs. Retana has published picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. The genres she has written in are science fiction, historical fiction, historical nonfiction, mystery, fantasy, fiction, and narrative nonfiction. In December 2008, the International Reading Association and the Cochise Area Council awarded Mrs. Retana her first literary award. She lives with her husband, Guillermo, in Tucson, AZ.</span> </p><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span>Miles Last </h4><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Miles Last was born in Tucson, AZ, in 2011. At the age of seven, he joined his grandma, María Retana, and together they wrote <em>Miles & Lee Save The Monarch Butterflies/ Miles & Lee salvan las mariposas monarcas</em>. This title is the second bilingual children’s book in the <em>Miles & Lee</em> English and Spanish series. In kindergarten, he created a fantasy story. He enjoys reading, shooting short films, and watching movies. Miles is a high school freshman who participates in rugby and karate. On March 1, 2024, Miles finished in third place in the Optimist International Essay Contest titled “Optimism: How It Connects Us” sponsored by the Rincón Optimist Club of Tucson, AZ. He lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his parents and little brother, Lee.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"></span><br></p></div> | retana-last | |
| Rich, David | Rich, David | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/rich | Meet local author David Rich. | <div class="ExternalClass2F378645E55E48F5B7BF066714EB2735"><h2>Meet local author David Rich.</h2><h3>Genre: Fiction<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Antelopes: A Modern Gulliver's Travels, The Isis Affair, RV the World</em><br><br></h3><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">David Rich</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> has lived in almost every country on Earth, traveling far and wide. His love of the vagabond life began on his childhood ranch in Colorado when his parents introduced him to music and travel. He toured with the fighting 529</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-fontsize="12">th</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> Air Force Band before graduating from the University of Colorado and the University of Chicago Law School. After a career as a law professor, trial lawyer, and Assistant Attorney General in Arizona, David retired in his forties to become a sailing captain, pilot, and full-time traveler. He has since written dozens of travel stories for popular publications, novels, non-fiction books, and absurdly true travel guides.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559731":720}"> </span><br></p><p><br></p></div> | rich | |
| Riske, Vicki and Sonia Soto | Riske, Vicki and Sonia Soto | <i class="fa-solid fa-user-group"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/riske-soto | Meet local authors Vicki Riske and Sonia Soto. | <div class="ExternalClass1DFDAA619EBE45C1B222D4A2BF4FAE56"><h2>Meet local authors Vicki Riske and Sonia Soto.</h2><h3>Genre: Children's<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Dear Grandma and Grandpa/Queridos Abuelos</em><br></h3><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:1em;color:#777777;">V</span><span style="font-size:1em;color:#777777;">icki Riske</span></p><p>Vicki writes and illustrates children’s books, designs and builds custom puppets. Her books include; <em>The New Polka Dot Tea Party</em>, which is about finding shapes in nature and the importance of friendship. Laura Best illustrated Vicki’s second book, <em>Grandma </em><em>Bibi</em>, which tackles the difficulties of memory loss in older loved ones from the perspective of children. <em>La Abuela Bibi </em>is the Spanish translation of <em>Grandma Bibi</em> by Sonia Soto. <em>My Teeth Are Too Big</em>, is about self-confidence. Her award winning book, <em>Fishy Tales</em>, was also translated by Sonia Soto, <em>Los pececitos aventureros</em>. These two books are about fish that encounter a large trash island while playing in the ocean. It is a great conversation starter about climate change. </p><p>Dear <em>Grandma and Grandpa/Queridos Abuelos</em> is a dual language book, co-authored with Sonia Soto, celebrates the bonds of family, friendship, and unconditional affection.</p><h4>Sonia Soto</h4><p>Sonia Elizabeth Soto is a Bilingual Family Childcare Specialist for the Family, Friend, and Neighbor program of United Way of Pinal County. She has worked in family and child services for more than 20 years, including owning her own in-home preschool.</p><p>Originally from Ciudad Juárez, México, Sonia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Centro Teresiano de Estudios Superiores before moving to Arizona and obtaining her Early Childhood Education certificate from Central Arizona College. Sonia has two beautiful children and a very supportive and fun husband. In her spare time, she enjoys going to concerts, cooking, spending time with her family and rollerblading.<br><br></p></div> | riske-soto | |
| Ruby, Jane | Ruby, Jane | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/ruby | Meet local author Jane Ruby. | <div class="ExternalClass6943FC6AF41245039370EBAB96AF1F27"><h2></h2><h2>Meet local author Jane Ruby.<br></h2><h3>Genre: YA<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>The Azurite Encounter, Voiceless Whispers</em></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Jane Ruby has authored two award-winning YA Arizona Adventures, </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>The Azurite Encounter</em></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, set in the Grand Canyon and its sequel, </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>Voiceless Whispers</em></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, set in the Havasupai Indian Reservation. She’s also written several award-winning short works including </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Surviving the Catholic School from Hell</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, an essay describing autonomous discipline at her elementary school, </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>Brutal Hackage</em></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, an action-packed story about a drone terrorizing a local high school golf tournament, and </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>Theories of Decay</em></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, a thriller in which media personalities grapple with global crashing of satellites. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559731":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Ruby presented snippets of her short stories to a local elementary school for critiques from 4th through 8th grade students. Their contributions especially helped solidify a ghost story entitled, </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>All This and a Bag of Bones</em></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">. In 2024 Ruby published a compilation of her short works entitled, </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>I Dream I Wake I Write</em></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">. It earned several literary awards including first place in the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards and a 5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite. </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Originally</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> a collection of </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">college online creative writing assignments, the book</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">blends vivid memories, dreamscapes, and</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">speculative tales, enhanced by illustrations from Daniel Villanueva. All Ruby’s books are</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">available on Amazon but also circulated in several local and hometown libraries.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559731":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559731":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"><br></span></p></div> | ruby | |
| Ruíz, Felicia Cocotzín | Ruíz, Felicia Cocotzín | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/ruiz | Meet local author Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz. | <div class="ExternalClassF677B8D1283249E4A35C4653F1A274DC"><h2>Meet local author Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz.</h2><h3>Genre: Children's / Non-Fiction<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Earth Medicines, Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita</em><br></h3><p><br></p></div> | ruiz | |
| Sanders. DaVaun | Sanders. DaVaun | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/sanders | Meet local author DaVaun Sanders. | <div class="ExternalClass00F48CEA564A40CA8EE77020B1846E48"><h2>Meet local author DaVaun Sanders.</h2><h3>Genre: Children's/YA/Adult<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>She Who Hears All Whispers, The Seedbearing Prince: Parts I & II, Keynan Masters and the Peerless Magic Crew</em></h3><p></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">DaVaun Sanders is an author and editor residing in Phoenix, Arizona. He currently serves as publisher and executive editor for the award-winning </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">FIYAH Literary Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">. His middle grade fantasy <em>Keynan Masters and The Peerless Magic Crew</em> debuted in 2023, with the sequel out in 2025. His novel <em>Minecraft: The Tournament</em> released in 2024. His short fiction has appeared in Fireside, Uncanny, Podcastle, the New York Times bestselling anthology <em>Black Boy Joy</em>, and elsewhere. He continues to expand his work in children’s SFF for kids everywhere who deserve to enjoy inclusive stories. When deadlines are scarce he enjoys exploring the world with his wife and twins, cheering himself hoarse for the 49ers, collecting new injuries in Muay Thai, and any DIY project that requires outrageous new power tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"></span></p></div> | sanders | |
| Seideman, Miffie | Seideman, Miffie | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/seideman | Meet local author Miffie Seideman. | <div class="ExternalClass1D49B5CD5306442A87D69707BA164B9C"><h2>Meet local author Miffie Seideman.</h2><h3>Genre: Non-Fiction / Poisons<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>The Grim Reader</em></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Dr. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Miffie Seideman</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Pharm</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">.D. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">is the author of</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span></span><a href="https://iupress.org/9781684352142/the-grim-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><em>The Grim Reader: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Putting Your Characters in Peril</em></span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">(Indiana University Press, Red Lightning Books)</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">As an ICU </span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">pharmacist for over 20 years, she used her passion for helping others to teach health professionals about medication errors and drug safety. Now, she teaches authors how to realistically write drug scenes that put their characters in </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">danger</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">An avid triathlete, Miffie spends countless hours training in the arid deserts of Arizona, devising new twists for her fantasy love story, mixing demons and betrayal with a dash of hope. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">She’s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> r</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">epresented by </span></span><a href="https://amysadvice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Amy Collins</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> with Talcott Notch Literary Services</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">can be found hanging around her</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">website </span></span><a href="https://grimreaders.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://GrimReaders.com</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> offering tips to writers, on </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Instagram @miffieseideman, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">X @MiffieSeideman, or emailed at </span></span><a href="mailto:info@grimreaders.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">info@grimreaders.com</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"></span><br></p></div> | seideman | |
| Shawver, Katrina | Shawver, Katrina | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/shawver | Meet local author Katrina Shawver. | <div class="ExternalClass108F962988CB4D0ABF64606C2DC0C366"><h2>Meet local author Katrina Shawver.<br></h2><h3>Genre: Non-Fiction / Biography<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Henry: A Polish Swimmer's True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America</em></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Katrina Shawver is a writer, experienced public speaker, and lifelong history geek. She wrote for the </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Arizona Republic</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> newspaper for eleven years. During that time, she met Henry Zguda, a Polish Catholic survivor of German concentration camps, and soon offered to write his story. She is the recipient of the 2018 Polish Heritage Award, and many other accolades. Her book<em> </em></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><em>Henry: A Polish Swimmer's True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America</em></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">, reveals a lesser-known chapter in WWII history. Give her a good book, cozy chair, and a glass of Merlot and she sighs contentment. </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Find her at </span><a href="http://katrinashawver.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">katrinashawver.com.</span></span></a></p><p><a href="https://azpbs.org/horizon/2025/08/new-book-about-henry-zguda-polish-swimming-champion-auschwitz-survivor/" target="_blank">Watch the author's feature on PBS Horizon</a>.<br><br></p><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span></p></div></div> | shawver | |
| Stelzer, Cita | Stelzer, Cita | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/stelzer | Meet local author Cita Stelzer. | <div class="ExternalClass73E9776AC2DB4D5EB40A13A1AD6EA8E0"><h2>Meet local author Cita Stelzer.</h2><h3>Genre: Non-Fiction<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Churchill's American Network</em></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Cita Stelzer received a BA degree from Barnard College, with a major in history. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">She is an Advisor of the International Churchill Society, a former member of the Churchill Archives Centre US Advisory board, President of the Arizona chapter of the International Churchill Society, and a former Trustee of Wigmore Hall.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Cita is also a Churchill Fellow of the National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559731":720,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Her first book, </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>Dinner with Churchill: Policy-Making at the Dinner Table</em>, </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">was published in 2013. Her second book, </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>Working with Winston: The Unsung Women Behind Britain’s Greatest Statesman</em></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, was published in 2019. Her third book is </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>Churchill’s American Network: Forging the Special Relationship</em></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p><div><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">She is currently writing a fourth book on Winston Churchill.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div><p><br></p></div> | stelzer | |
| Tait, Angela | Tait, Angela | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/tait | Meet local author Angela Tait. | <div class="ExternalClass1C3408E0B45746FA93405516E8E0B1ED"><h2>Meet local author Angela Tait.</h2><h3>Genre: Business<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>The Human Capital Book: Strategies for Leaders to Hire, Inspire, and Retain Talent</em><br></h3><p></p><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Angela Tait is a bestselling author, leadership strategist, and founder of Tait Consulting, where she helps businesses hire, develop, and retain top talent. With over a decade of experience in HR, executive recruiting, and organizational development, Angela works with small and mid-sized companies to design people-first strategies that drive culture, performance, and retention.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Angela holds a Master’s in Organization Development from Pepperdine University and is certified professional by Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP). Her passion for leadership, talent development, and team dynamics inspired her to write </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><em>The Human Capital Playbook: Strategies for Leaders to Hire, Inspire, and Retain Talent</em></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">—a practical guide filled with tools, insights, and real-world examples for building stronger teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Known for her ability to blend data, empathy, and business acumen, Angela has supported dozens of companies through rapid growth, leadership transitions, and culture change. She hosts the “Mom-Me” podcast, highlighting working mothers in leadership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">A Southern California native now based in Phoenix, Angela brings a fresh, actionable perspective to the future of work—and is excited to connect with fellow readers, leaders, and authors at Phoenix Public Library's Local Author Fair.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><p><br></p></div> | tait | |
| Thacker, Trisha | Thacker, Trisha | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/thacker | Meet local author Trisha Thacker. | <div class="ExternalClass4717770F612D469AB01E9FF49385257F"><h2>Meet local author Trisha Thacker.</h2><h3>Genre: YA<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Sparks, Spark and Shadow</em><br></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Trisha Thacker is the author of the <em>Ablaze</em> series and enjoys relaxing with a cup of tea and watching her favorite science show on television. She loves cats and foxes, and spends most of her daydreaming of a way to expand her world and share it with others.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"><br></span></p></div> | thacker | |
| Thomas, Tracy | Thomas, Tracy | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/thomas | Meet local author Tracy Thomas. | <div class="ExternalClass8B63DC8DDD904A7CA534ACEF99F8274A"><h2>Meet local author Tracy Thomas.</h2><h3>Genre: Poetry<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Introducation to Misanthropy, The Myriad Adventures of Chopped Liver, Volatile Crab, Escape from Lascaux</em><br></h3><p><br></p><br></div> | thomas | |
| True, Amy | True, Amy | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/true | Meet local author Amy True. | <div class="ExternalClass22FEF4A584944D7AA999E68BD86AFBCF"><h2>Meet local author Amy True.</h2><h3>Genre: Romance<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Welcome Home to Ivy Falls</em><br></h3><p><br></p></div> | true | |
| Valdez, Beth G. and Helene Ann Zupanc | Valdez, Beth G. and Helene Ann Zupanc | <i class="fa-solid fa-user-group"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/valdez-zupanc | Meet local authors Beth G. Valdez and Helene Ann Zupanc. | <div class="ExternalClass29E43C8343DA448DB213A42FBD1CCA3F"><h2>Meet local authors Beth G. Valdez and Helene Ann Zupanc.</h2><h3>Genre: Self-Help<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Sticky Note Mantras: The Art and Science of Choosing Your Thoughts</em></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Meet Helene Zupanc and Beth Valdez—Licensed Professional Counselors </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">and co-authors of </span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><em>Sticky Note Mantras: The Art and Science of Choosing Your Thoughts</em></span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">—a playful, heartfelt, and science-backed self-help book that helps people stop living on autopilot and start rewiring their brains, one sticky note at a time!</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Helene and Beth have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings across Arizona for over 20 years. Their book</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">brings together the most powerful and inspiring wellness strategies they've used throughout their careers.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><em>Sticky Note Mantras</em></span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> helps you outsmart your brain with bite-sized wisdom and a splash of sass!</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"></span><br></p></div> | valdez-zupanc | |
| Van, Judith Clayton | Van, Judith Clayton | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/van | Meet local author Judith Clayton Van. | <div class="ExternalClass9AFB669FDB134A3EA51DB98D0276EB70"><h2>Meet local author Judith Clayton Van.</h2><h3>Genre: Fiction<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Faster Horses</em><br></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">J</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">udith Clayton Van grew up on a horse ranch in Oregon, granddaughter of a famous U of O sports figure, daughter of 1954's World Champion Trick Rider, and cousin to the pioneers of the Pacific Northwest timber industry. She owned nightclubs, managed entertainment venues, studied at the U of O, completed a BFA in Studio Art and an MFA in Creative Writing at Arizona State University. Judith was a professor of English, Director of Henry Wood Gallery, Fiction Editor or Hayden's Ferry review, Art Editor at Superstition Review, and a juried literary artist with the Arizona Commission on the Arts. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><br></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><br></span></p></div> | van | |
| Veldhuis, Debbie | Veldhuis, Debbie | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/veldhuis | Meet local author Debbie Veldhuis. | <div class="ExternalClass4F6C59455EA34215BCA8B9F7E17C2AED"><h2>Meet local author Debbie Veldhuis.</h2><h3>Genre: AZ History<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Glendale (Then and Now), Phoenix Zoo</em></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Author Debbie Veldhuis has lived in Arizona since 1959. For </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><em>Glendale Then and Now</em></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, Veldhuis gathered photographs from Glendale's historical society, the City of Glendale, and pioneer family collections.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The Phoenix Zoo </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">book holds a special place for Veldhuis. She and her brother Doug were at the Phoenix Zoo on opening day in 1962. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p><div><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Veldhuis, an author, photographer, and animal lover, spent three years in the US Army as a photojournalist on a joint service newspaper. She also retired after 37 years from the Phoenix Public Library.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p></div><p><br></p></div> | veldhuis | |
| Walker, Taté | Walker, Taté | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/walker | Meet local author Taté Walker. | <div class="ExternalClassB26EB30A5EF847219F3DE4362893E7C6"><h2>Meet local author Taté Walker.</h2><h3>Genre: Poetry / Non-FIction / Short Story<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>The Trickster Riots, Good Eats, Fierce, Indigenous Voices</em></h3><p></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Taté Walker (they/them) is a Lakota citizen of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota and an award-winning Two Spirit storyteller. Their latest book, <em>Indigenous Voices: Inspiring & Empowering Quotes from Global Thought Leaders</em>, will be published by Wellfleet Press in November 2025. Their first full-length poetry book, <em>The Trickster Riots</em>, was published in 2022, by Abalone Mountain Press.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Taté, a 2022 Pushcart Prize nominee, has written, photographed, and/or edited for various outlets, including <em>The Nation, Yellow Medicine Review, Little Somethings Press, Studies in American Indian Literature, Pipe Wrench, Apartment Therapy, Everyday Feminism, Native Peoples, Indian Country Today, Subaru Drive</em>, and <em>December</em>. They are also featured in several anthologies: <em>FIERCE: Essays by and about Dauntless Women, South Dakota in Poems</em>, W.W. Norton's <em>Everyone's an Author</em>, and </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><em>Good Eats: 32 Writers on Eating Ethically</em>.</span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Taté has lived on the traditional homelands of the O’odham and Piipaash peoples since 2015. They are a co-founder of the Phoenix Two Spirit Community group, which helps organize the annual Arizona Two Spirit Powwow. They are also a longtime member of—and also serve on the board of directors for—the Oceti Sakowin Writers Society, which has a mission to mentor, empower, and promote Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota literary traditions. Taté is a 2023 ASU Poetry & the Senses Fellow and the 2023 Storyknife Fireweed Fellow. Taté has 20 years of experience in print/digital journalism and advocacy writing, and is a trusted community builder within/for social justice and tribal education spaces. Learn more at </span><a href="http://www.jtatewalker.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.jtatewalker.com</span></span></a>.<br></p></div><p><br></p></div> | walker | |
| Walters, Randy | Walters, Randy | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/walters | Meet local author Randy Walters. | <div class="ExternalClassA9C9C8EEB9A6420999793E143CF7061B"><h2>Meet local author Randy Walters.</h2><h3>Genre: Memoir<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Hugs</em><br></h3><p><br></p><p>Randy is the quintessential guy next door. Born in 1953 and raised in the small Blue collar town of Monongahela, PA, 15 miles S. Of Pittsburgh. He will celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary to Cyndee on January 17th 2026. They attended High school together, graduating in 1971. Randy served in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital corpsman from 1972-1978. Randy is dad to two daughters Kelly & Brynn and Papa to 3 granddaughters Cara, Josslyn & Natalie. Randy retired in 2018 after closing both his restaurants, PittsburghWilly’s gourmet hot dogs opened in 2008 and Wimpy’s Paradise opened in 2013. During his 10 years he served thousands of customers and received multiple awards & recognition for his burgers, hot dogs and unique food creations. Shortly after opening his first restaurant he began offering FREE hugs to anyone needing or wanting one. </p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br></span></p></div> | walters | |
| Watters, Shelley | Watters, Shelley | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/watters | Meet local author Shelley Watters. | <div class="ExternalClass09BB7E6C13D54F3292118AE752BA45F8"><h2>Meet local author Shelley Watters.</h2><h3>Genre: Romance<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Burn Me</em><br></h3><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br></span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Shelley Watters is an Arizona native who grew up in Tucson, Arizona. She graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in Sociology and Public Health Epidemiology, and an MBA from Capella University. She fills every spare moment creating fantasy worlds and her novels sizzle with the heat and passion that only growing up in the southwest can bring. She writes all genres of romance, with current works published in both the fantasy and contemporary romance genres. She is an active member of the Arizona Authors Association.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Her books <em>Awaken</em> and <em>Burn Me</em> are out now. <em>Burn Me</em> is a spicy contemporary romance set in the Chandler, AZ fire department. It’s about a firefighter that falls in love with her partner and must choose between her career and heart, and fight for both when an arsonist threatens to take it all away.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><p><br></p></div> | watters | |
| Widmaier, Melissa | Widmaier, Melissa | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/widmaier | Meet local author Melissa Widmaier. | <div class="ExternalClassCB258D10880C4384951477312FE29DC4"><h2>Meet local author Melissa Widmaier.<br></h2><h3>Genre: Fantasy<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Kingdom of Fire, A Crow in the Canyon, Wind Oak Hollow</em></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Melissa Widmaier is an award-winning author on the spectrum who likes to mix a little ink with her magic. Her epic fantasies focus on the familial bond and exploring the natural world. When not manipulating words, she can be found camping with a camera in hand, getting lost among things green and growing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br></span></p></div> | widmaier | |
| Williams, Talen | Williams, Talen | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/williams | Meet local author Talen Williams. | <div class="ExternalClass2E68084D2DE349F4B95BB226622BBF0E"><h2>Meet local author Talen Williams.</h2><h3>Genre: YA<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>Suburban High School, Suburban High Book Two: Crossroads, Suburban High Book Three: Breakthrough</em><br></h3><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br></span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">I was born in Washington D.C. in 1985 and was raised as an army brat. This led me to live in various states throughout childhood, but I consider Texas to be my true home. As an adult, I've bounced from job to job, unsure of what I wanted to do until 2010, when I enrolled at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula. There, I discovered a passion for graphic design, earning my bachelor's degree in 2014.</span> <br></p><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">After graduation, I took on various freelance jobs. However, I grow increasingly disheartened by the corporate world. Eventually, I left that career behind for something more stable - something that allowed me to focus on a new passion: writing. For almost a decade, I've been devoted to crafting stories. Today, writing is at the heart of my work.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br><br></span></p></div></div> | williams | |
| Woodforlk-Whyte, Melissa | Woodforlk-Whyte, Melissa | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/woodforlk-whyte | Meet local author Melissa Woodforlk-Whyte. | <div class="ExternalClass1F5B3342968E4816BF268FC9F3BCE6EF"><h2>Meet local author Melissa Woodforlk-Whyte.</h2><h3>Genre: Non-Fiction / Finance<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>The Basics to Financial Freedom</em></h3><p></p><p>Melissa Woodforlk-Whyte is a Global Award Winning Educator, International Award Winning Author, School Leader and Instructional Specialist with nineteen years of experience, inclusive of overseas teaching, as a dedicated Educator and Administrator bringing forth expertise in the improvement of teaching and learning and the total educational process so that all students can achieve. She is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Whyte Warehouse Connection LLC, a company dedicated to providing the best educational products and services. She shares her experience and expertise as a highly qualified certified teacher, financial educator, trainer, speaker, coach, and consultant, with over thirty years in the workforce and a proven track record for success in business and in education. Mrs. Woodforlk-Whyte is a former Academic Coach, Department Chair, and Team Leader. She is the author of several published books, including <em>Financial Literacy: The Basics to Financial Freedom, Financial Literacy Workbook: Basics to Achieving Financial Freedom</em>, and<em> Financial Literacy Planner: Basics to Attaining Financial Freedom</em>, and she has written and published many educational articles contributing to Education. Mrs. Woodforlk-Whyte has earned multiple advanced degrees and certifications, including a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Howard University, a Master of Teaching in English from the University of Southern California, and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University. She also earned a Master of Arts in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies from the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse School of Religion. </p><p><br></p></div> | woodforlk-whyte | |
| Youatt, Colattur, and Arteaga | Youatt, Colattur, and Arteaga | <i class="fa-solid fa-users"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/youatt-colattur-arteaga | Meet local authors Dr. Alexandra Choy Youatt, Nancy L. Colattur, LCSW, LISAC, and Nicole M. Arteaga, M.Ed. | <div class="ExternalClass211E259FD5C04D25B991FABF720C60B1"><h2>Meet local authors Dr. Alexandra Choy Youatt, Nancy L. Colattur, LCSW, LISAC, and Nicole M. Arteaga, M.Ed.<br></h2><h3>Genre: Self-Help<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>TEA(ch) N Glow</em><br></h3><p><br></p><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Dr. Alexandra Choy Youatt</span> </h4><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Dr. Alexandra Choy Youatt is an educational leader and instructional designer committed to empowering educators through growth, transformation, and resilience. A proud Chinese Mexican American and first-generation college graduate, she brings a multicultural perspective to her work. With advanced degrees in Educational Leadership, Organizational Development, and Curriculum & Instruction, Alexandra specializes in technology integration, design thinking, and adult learning. She helps educators align their values with practice, fostering sustainable teaching through empathy and innovation. Through workshops, research, and <em>TEA(ch) N Glow</em>, Alexandra inspires teachers to embrace change and rediscover joy in their profession.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> </p><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Nancy L. Colattur, LCSW, LISAC</span> </h4><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Nancy L. Colattur is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience supporting individuals through grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Known for her warm and engaging approach, she fosters a collaborative environment and provides a therapeutic healing experience for each individual that she works with. In addition to private practice, Nancy mentors emerging therapists and volunteers with Give An Hour, offering pro bono care to those facing barriers. In <em>TEA(ch) N Glow</em>, she bridges mental health and education, providing teachers with reflective strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and sustain emotional well-being in their profession.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> </p><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Nicole M. Arteaga, M.Ed.</span> </h4><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Nicole M. Arteaga, M.Ed., is a kindergarten teacher with 17 years of experience nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners. A proud Mexican American and first-generation college graduate, she holds a master’s in Curriculum & Instruction and a MicroMasters in Instructional Design. Nicole’s expertise bridges classroom teaching and curriculum design, empowering her to create developmentally meaningful learning experiences. Beyond her classroom, she collaborates with educators to refine practices and adapt to students’ evolving needs. Through <em>TEA(ch) N Glow</em>, Nicole shares her passion for growth and inspires teachers to embrace change, foster connection, and spark meaningful transformation in education.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br><br></span></p></div> | youatt-colattur-arteaga | |
| Zilber, Ettie | Zilber, Ettie | <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-user"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/local-authors-3/zilber | Meet local author Ettie Zilber. | <div class="ExternalClass0AE1BDAD6C3A4D0FB9F874CA998A21A7"><h2>Meet local author Ettie Zilber.</h2><h3>Genre: Non-Fiction / Memoir<br></h3><h3>Title: <em>A Holocaust Memoir of Love & Resilience</em></h3><p><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Ettie was born after WW2 in a Displaced Persons camp in Landsberg, Germany to Lithuanian parents who survived the Holocaust. As their first child she was directly affected by their experiences and was marked with a special responsibility. Retirement from her career as head administrator in international schools in 6 countries has given her the opportunity to fulfill that responsibility -- to research, document and publish her family’s Holocaust experiences, reflect on their impact on the next generation, share the stories and educate adults and youth at schools, universities and community centers in the U.S.A. and other countries (including Germany and Lithuania). </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Ettie serves on the Board of the Phoenix Holocaust Association, serves as a docent at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society Museum and is an interviewer of Holocaust survivors for the USC Shoah Foundation. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><br></p><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Ettie originally hails from New York but, after world travels, is now living in Arizona with her husband of 51 years. She is blessed with 3 children and 3 grandchildren.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br></span></p></div></div> | zilber | |
