Leigh Anne Fortner is a S
peech-Language Pathologist and children&rsquo\;s book author. Her knowledg
e of language and childhood development\, combined with her creativity\, h
as
enabled her to produce heart-warming stories that inspire young ch
ildren to learn and grow. Leigh Anne hopes to create a positive impact on
others by donating all net proceeds from her books to local nonprofits in
her community. She resides in Conway\, Arkansas and is the mother of two l
ittle bookworms. Her web site is \;www.spreadthelightbooks.com. In her latest beautifully illus
trated book about transformation\, a tiny seed is just starting her life i
n the desert. It seems that nothing can survive in such a harsh environmen
t\, or at least that&rsquo\;s what she is led to believe. Follow along as
Mariposa grows and transforms\, learning that we are each
created with purpose and love. \;
Adam Houchins is a father of four children and an uncle to two\, and they will alway s inspire him. Houchins is currently a graduate student at Arkansas State University\, and he is from Jacksonville\, Arkansas. He is a veteran of th e U.S. Army and has been to twenty-four countries. Houchins is also an avi d sports fan and a history buff. Sharing a pond\, Cathy the Catfis h and Sammy the Swan become good friends. This is the story of th eir friendship and a memorable life lesson. Giving children a platform to think\, ask questions\, and learn\, author Adam Houchins hopes this book w ill creaee sbmiles and family bonds.
\nDeborah Kuster's \;art is made from her personally\, hand-woven textiles. "I have been involved in the field of art education for forty years\, with experience in teaching a ll ages in schools\, museums\, and community centers. I completed my PhD d egree in Art Education from the University of North Texas and began my ten ure at the University of Central Arkansas in the fall of 2003\, with an em phasis on professional development for pre-service and practicing art teac hers. I am now Professor Emeritus\, having retired in 2019. I authored and illustrated a children's picture book\, \;Jake the Deer-Heart ed\, \;with Kharis Publishing in fall of 2022." Her web site is www.deborahkuster.com. \ ;
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