Leone Castell Anderson
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[edit] General Information
Pen Name: None
Genre: Fiction & Poetry
Born: Los Angeles, California
Website: www.members.authorsguild.net/lcanderson
Email: leeeric@aeroinc.net
[edit] Illinois Connection
Leone lives in Stockton, Illinois.
[edit] Biographical and Professional Information
Leone Castell Anderson is a former copywriter, book store owner and librarian. She is the author of several picture books, which include: Moving Day, My Own Grandpa and The Wonderful Shrinking Shirt. Sean's War and Sean's Quest are middle-grade historical novels set in the 1832 era of the Black Hawk War. The cover illustrations for both of these books were created by Leone's husband, J. Eric, a watercolor artist.
She also has written many magazine stories that have appeared in Highlights for Children and Cricket Magazine, some of which have been reprinted in textbooks.
[edit] Published Works
- The Wonderful Shrinking Shirt, Albert Whitman, 1983
- My Friend Next Door, Scripture Press, 1983
- The Good-By Day, Golden Books, 1984
- Christmas Handbook, Child`s World, 1984
- Surprise at Muddy Creek, Scripture Press, 1984
- My Own Grandpa, Goldens Books, 1987
- Moving Day (A reprint of The Good-By Day), Golden Books, 1987
- How come You`re So Shy?, Golden Books, 1987
- Sean`s War, ShadowPlay Press, 1998
- Sean`s Quest, ShadowPlay Press, 2003
[edit] Titles for Purchase and at Your Library
The Wonderful Shrinking ShirtISBN: 0807591718 Release Date: 1983-09 |
My friend next doorISBN: 0896932125 Release Date: 1983 |
The Good-by DayISBN: B000OT4HCY Release Date: 1985 |
Christmas Handbook (Holiday Handbooks)ISBN: 0516063359 Release Date: 1984-09 |
Surprise at Muddy Creek (Making Choices)ISBN: 0895656981 Release Date: 1990-09 |
MY OWN GRANDPAISBN: B000NX1XRI Release Date: 1987-01-01 |
 | Moving DayISBN: B000NS6RQA Release Date: 1984 |
How come you're so shy? (A Big little golden book)ISBN: 0307102734 Release Date: 1987 |
 | Sean's WarISBN: 0963881949 Release Date: 1998-01 |
Sean's QuestISBN: 0963881965 Release Date: 2002-12-01 |
Learning About Towers and Dungeons (The Learning About Series)ISBN: 0516065386 Release Date: 1982-10 |
It's O.K. to cry (Handling difficult times)ISBN: 0895650940 Release Date: 1979 |
[edit] Literary Awards
- Why LeRoy Smiled- Highlights for Children- First Place 1989;
- What's That Sound? Florida Writers Picture Book Competition- First place 1993
[edit] Speaking Engagements and Upcoming Appearances
Speaking Engagement Availability: Yes, contact Editor:
Sheila Welch @ ShadowPlay Press
P.O. Box 647
7289 Columbine Rd.
Forreston, IL 61030
815-938-3151
Leone's writing workshops/talks for children can be adapted to varying age groups and include:
- The Birth of a Book - how her books "happen"
- Digging for Treasure - how she researches her historical novels
- What Was It Like? - a sharing of what life was like 175 years ago through readings from her novels
- Sensing the Magic - a hands-on workshop, learning the magic of using your senses
Leone's fee is negotiable and usually run $200 per presentation or $500 for an all-day visit which includes four classes.
Leone has presented many Young Author programs and has given talks and workshops at schools/libraries. She also gives programs for teachers, librarians and other adult groups.
[edit] External Links
Leone Castell Anderson on WorldCat
Leone Castell Anderson on Amazon
[edit] Editing
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Categories: Authors | Last Name A | Fiction | Poetry | Children
