Mike Anderson

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[edit] General Information

Name: Mike Anderson

Pen Name: None

Genre: Fiction

Born: 1952 in Washington, Illinois

Website: www.dulcimerguy.com

Email: mworks@fgi.net


[edit] Illinois Connection

Mike was born in Washington, Illinois and currently resides in Jacksonville, Illinois.

[edit] Biographical and Professional Information

Mike Anderson is an award-winning educator and writer as well as PBS TV performer and musician. He is also a nationally touring storyteller, mountain dulcimer player, folk singer, and children's author. He has numerous recordings and books available at his web site. He's also a great workshop leader.

Mike's many awards include:

  • Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Month
  • iParenting 2004 award for Anna’s Old Boot
  • 2003 Parents’ Choice winner
  • 2003 Children’s Music Web Winner: Best Children’s Song
  • Fall 2000 Parents' Choice Silver Award
  • Illinois College Distinguished Alumni Award 2003
  • Bill Russell Excellence in Education Award
  • Innovative Instructional Initiative Award
  • Mike's Music Works - Winner of top national honors in children's programming. (Mike was both Host and Writer) - National Federation of Local Cable Broadcasting
  • Who's Who Among American Teachers - Several years
  • Who’s Who in American Education 2003
  • Who’s Who 2003
  • Outstanding Young American - A national recognition award
  • Selected as one of the Ten Outstanding Young People in Illinois 1988 by the Illinois Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator

Mike's Professional Memberships:

  • Board of director and Founding Member Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society
  • Illini Storytelling Guild
  • Illinois Education Association
  • Illinois Reading Council
  • Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
  • Jacksonville Education Association
  • Kappa Delta Phi
  • National Education Association
  • National Storytelling Association
  • Northlands Storytelling Guild
  • Riverwinds Storytelling Guild
  • Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators
  • Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators – Illinois Chapter

[edit] Published Works

  • Construction of the Classical Whanger, Music Works, 1991
  • The Phantom Teacher, 1st Books Library, 2000

[edit] Titles for Purchase and at Your Library

Construction of the classical whanger and other lost arts

ISBN: B0006DB758
Release Date: 1991

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The Phantom Teacher

ISBN: 1403334714
Release Date: 2002-08-26

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[edit] Literary Awards

N/A

[edit] Speaking Engagements and Upcoming Appearances

Speaking Engagement Availability: Yes, contact author at:

PO Box 35

Jacksonville, IL 62651

217-245-2207


Mike’s on the Illinois ArtsTour Roster! Click here to see how this can help you bring Mike to your school, library, festival, or museum! www.arts.illinois.gove/artstour/grant.htm

[edit] External Links

Mike Anderson on WorldCat

Mike Anderson on Amazon

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