Some of the finest children's literature in the country is created by Michiganders!
We'd love to help you discover more about our authors and illustrators and their work. We encourage bookstores, libraries, and schools to create displays of books by Michigan artists and authors and to contact them for book signings and promotions. If you are a Michigan author or illustrator and want to be included on this list (PAL only, please), contact our webmistress, Deb Gonzales.
Click HERE to access a list of titles published from September 2013 to May 2014!
Michigan Authors and Illustrators
Amy Ackley, Brighton
Young-adult fiction: Sign Language
www.amyackley.com
Amy Lynn Spitzley, Traverse City
YA novel Scrapbook of my Revolution (2013 Curiosity Quills Press)
amyspitz.blogspot.com
Kathleen S. Allen, Ann Arbor
Young-adult novels: Lore of Fei; Fitzroy: The Boy Who Would be King; six other titles
Deborah Aronson, Bloomfield Township
Picture books: Where's My Tushy?
Boni Ashburn, Houghton
Picture books: Hush Little Dragon, I Had a Favorite Dress
www.boniashburn.com
Brynne Barnes, Ann Arbor
Children's poetry and picture books: Colors of Me
www.brynnebarnes.com
Ruth McNally Barshaw, Lansing
Highly illustrated middle-grade: Ellie McDoodle series, including Ellie McDoodle: Most Valuable Player
www.ruthexpress.com
K. A. Barson, Jackson
Young adult: 45 Pounds
Middle grade, historical; articles and stories in Highlights for Children
www.kellybarson.com
Kate Bassett, Harbor Springs
Young Adult: Words and Their Meanings
www.katebassettbooks.com
Jack (Pat), Bates
Rochester, MI
Chapter Book: The Santa Spy
stumptoad.blogspot.com
Karen Bell-Brege, Brighton
Ari Berk, Ph.D, Mount Pleasant
Young Adult: Death Watch; Mistle Child, Lych Way
Picture Books: Nightsong; The Secret History of Hobgoblins; The Secret History of Memaids; The Secret History of Giants; William Shakespeare—His Life and Times; Coyote Speaks—Wonders of the Native World; Goblins!; Lady Cottington’s Book of Pressed Fairy Tales; The Runes of Elfland; How to be a Viking
Tracy Bilen, Troy
Young adult novel: What She Left Behind
www.tracybilen.com
Marcy Blesy, Bridgman
Picture books: Am I Like My Daddy?
http://www.marcyblesy.com
Robert Burleigh, Grand Haven
Picture books: Flight of the Last Dragon; If You Spend a Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond; Hit the Road, Jack
http://www.robertburleigh.com/
Janie Bynum, Kalamazoo
Picture book: Kiki's Blankie
Valerie Scho Carey, Ann Arbor
Picture books: Harriet and William and the Terrible Creature; The Devil and Mother Crump
The Town That Disappeared,Tales of the Lost Schooner, Star Opening, Wildfire, Logging Winter, War Unicorn
http://sandycarlson.com/
Ellen Creager, Grosse Pointe Woods
Middle-grade fiction: story "The Ice Deer" included in Stories from Where We Live – The Great Lakes http://www.freep.com/section/COL21
Shutta Crum, Ann Arbor
Picture books: Thunder-Boomer! MINE! and Dozens of Cousins
Novel: Thomas and the Dragon Queen
http://www.shutta.com/
Christopher Paul Curtis, Detroit
Fiction: The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963; Bud, Not Buddy; Elijah of Buxton
http://nobodybutcurtis.com
Kathryn L. Darnell, East Lansing
Illustrator: Fibblestax by Devin Scillian; The American Reader, and 6 State Readers; Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Missouri.
http://www.kldarnell.com
Alison DeCamp, Harbor Springs
Middle Grade: My Near-Death Adventures (99% True!)
Debbie Diesen, Grand Ledge
Picture books: The Pout-Pout Fish; The Barefooted, Bad-Tempered Baby Brigade, and Picture Day Perfection
www.deborahdiesen.com
Nancy Edwards, Port Huron
Picture books: Glenna's Seeds
Middle-grade novels: Mom for Mayor
http://www.nancyedwardsbooks.com
Laura Ellen, Ann Arbor
Young adult novel: Blind Spot
YA essay: contributor to anthology Dear Teen Me
www.lauraellenbooks.com
Jean Alicia Elster, Detroit
Children's books: Just Call Me Joe Joe, I Have a Dream, Too!
Middle-grade/YA: Who's Jim Hines; The Colored Car
www.jeanaliciaelster.com
Lori McElrath-Eslick, North Muskegon
Illustrator of Read for Me, Mama, by Vashanti Rahaman, and Barefoot: Poems for Naked Feet, by Stefi Weisburd
Illustrator/author of pieces for Cricket magazine group, Highlights magazine, Little Christian magazine, StoneSoup
www.EslickART.com
Matt Faulkner, Lake Orion
Picture books: A Taste of Colored Water
Graphic novels: Gaijin: American Prisoner of War
www.mattfaulkner.com
Patrick Flores-Scott, Ann Arbor
Young Adult novel: Jumped In
Young Adult short story: I See Reality
www.patrickfloresscott.com
Brad Gallagher, Chesterfield
Young adult fantasy/mystery: Escape from Zobadak
www.brad-gallagher.com
Elizabeth Gauthier, Grosse Pointe Woods
Author/Illustrator: Out of the Nursery, A Bald Chimpanzee: an adventure in ABC’s
Author: The Monster Book, 123 Make a S’more with Me
www.ElizabethGauthier.weebly.com
J. Gabriel Gates, Farmington Hills
YA Author: The Sleepwalkers, Dark Territory, Ghost Crown, Shadow Train, and Blood Zero Sky
www.jgabrielgates.com
Rhonda Gowler Greene, West Bloomfield
Picture books: This Is the Teacher; No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou
www.rhondagowlergreene.com
Carol A. Grund, Williamston
Middle grade novels: Anna Mei, Cartoon Girl; Anna Mei, Escape Artist
Stories, plays and poems: contributor to Friend 2 Friend; Family Matters; 20 magazine credits
www.CarolAGrund.com
Danielle S. Hammelef, Novi
educational books: The Case of an Ad That Substracts and Other True Math Mysteries for You to Solve
http://www.capstonepub.com/product/9781429676243
Amelia Hansen, Kalamazoo
Illustrator: At the Dog Park with Sam & Lucy by Daisy Bix, Are You Ready for Me? by Claire Buchwald, It's Raining Cats – and Cats! by Jeanne Prevost, It's Raining Pups and Dogs by Jeanne Prevost
http://www.ameliahansen.com
Carrie Harris, Ann Arbor
Young-adult fiction: Bad Taste in Boys; Bad Hair Day
http://carrieharrisbooks.com
Monica Harris, Kalamazoo
Picture books: Wake the Dead
Nonfiction: Tarantula
Educational and magazines
monicaharrisbooks.com
Susan Kathleen Hartung, Brooklyn
Illustrator: Dear Juno by Soyoung Pak; Your Own Big Bed by Rita M. Bergstein, A Mom for Umande by Maria Falconer, Mittens series by Lola M. Schaefer, Where's the Poop by Julie Markes
www.susanhartung.com
Dzvinka Hayda, Sterling Heights
Picture books: Little Angel’s Journey, and Natalia’s Journey to the Land of the Fairies
www.littleangelsjourney.com
Leslie Helakoski, Kalamazoo
Picture book author: Big Chickens; Woolbur
Picture book author and illustrator: Fair Cow; Doggone Feet
www.helakoskibooks.com
Janet Ruth Heller, Portage
Middle-Grade Fiction: The Passover Surprise
Picture book: How the Moon Regained Her Shape
Adult poetry and literary criticism
http://www.janetruthheller.com/
Amy Henrickson (Ms. Hen), Grandville, MI
Early reader chapter books: Lucky Lottie, Spotty Lottie, Rocky Lottie
www.mshenspen.com
Ryan Hipp, Grand Rapids
Author-illustrator of picture books, middle-grade: A Curious Glimpse of Michigan; How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck?
Illustrator: regular contributor to REVUE; contributor to Grand Rapids Comics Society
http://www.hipphop.com
Peggy House, Perrinton
Chapter Book Author: Prairie Anna
peggyhouse.com
Amy Huntley, East Lansing
YA Author: The Everafter
amyhuntley.com
Kevin Kammeraad, Grand Rapids
Children's poetry and music: The Tomato Collection; A Curious Glimpse of Michigan
www.kevinkammeraad.com
Laurie Keller, North Muskegon
Picture books: The Scrambled States of America; Arnie the Doughnut; Do Unto Otters
Early chapter books: The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut series
www.lauriekeller.com
Kristy Kurjan, Traverse City
Nap-a-Roo (published Summer 2014)
Children’s Board Book
www.kpocreative.com
Doris Holik Kelly, Niles
Mid-grade: Mystery of the Copper Turtle; Mystery of the Voyager's Rendezvous
www.dorisholikkelly.com
LuAnn Kern, Lansing
Picture books: The Night the Tooth Fairy Didn't Come
http://www.meegenius.com/book/6064/the-night-the-tooth-fairy-didnt-come
Kenneth Kraegel, Grand Rapids
Picture book author/illustrator: King Arthur's Very Great Grandson
www.kennethkraegel.com
Neal Levin, Bloomfield Hills
Short stories, articles, essays, poems, cartoons, and illustrations in periodicals, including Highlights and Humpty Dumpty
Poetry in anthologies, including Rolling in the Aisles, Bruce Lansky, editor
www.neallevin.com
Deborah Ludlow, Kalamazoo
Picture book author and illustrator: A Visit to the Neighbors
www.animalscantalk.ne
pj lyons; Grand Rapids, MI
Little Lamb's Bible, Little Lion's Bible Zonderkidz (2012)
www.pjlyons.com
Jodi McKay, Grosse Pointe Farms
Picture Book: WHERE ARE THE WORDS?
www.JodiMcKayBooks.com
David Miles, Kalamazoo
Illustrator, children's picture books: Cop's Night before Christmas by Michael Harrison
Illustrator, religious fiction: Arty's Tough Trail by Mark L. Redmond; Christmas Stories for Bedtime by Renae Brumbaugh
www.davidmiles.us
Meg Mims, Fraser
Historical, western, mystery/suspense, romance: Double Crossing; The Key to Love
www.megmims.com
Nancy Munger, Delton/Hastings
Illustrator: The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs; The Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
www.nancymunger.com
Beth Neff, Constantine
Young adult fiction: Getting Somewhere
www.bethneff.com
Shirley Neitzel, Grand Rapids
Picture books: The Jacket I Wear in the Snow; The Bag I'm Taking to Grandma's
Middle grade: Liberty and Justice for All; From the Land of the White Birch
www.shirleyneitzel.com
Mark Newman, Grand Rapids
Author/Illustrator: Sooper Yooper: Environmental Defender; Sooper Yooper: The Quest of the Blue Crew
Environmental Edutainer: Great Lakes & invasive species program for students of all ages
www.SooperYooper.com
Wendy Nystrom, Big Rapids
Chapter Book with Illustrations: James Saves the Moon, Helga Returns, Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland
http://authorwbnystrom.com
Mallette Pagano, Stevensville
Picture book Illustrator: For The Love Of Pickle Juice written by Shelly Lee Gossett, What's Up With Bonnie Beddle? written by Shelly Lee Gossett, Rocky Planet Kids Go To The Moon written by Sandra Frederick, Hooray for Helium!: Understanding the 2nd Most Common Element written by Blake Washington
mallettedesign.com
Carrie Pearson, Marquette
Picture book author: A Warm Winter Tail, illustrated by Christina Wald
www.carriepearsonbooks.com
Deb Pilutti, Ann Arbor
Picture book author: The City Kid and the Suburb Kid, illustrated by Linda Bleck Picture book illustrator: The Twelve Days of Christmas in Michigan, written by Susan Collins Thomas Author/Illustrator: Ten Rules of Being a Super Hero
www.debpilutti.com
Steve Platto, Warren
Author: The Bed Head Of Ned
https://www.facebook.com/bedheadofned
Patricia Polacco, Union City
Picture book author-illustrator: Chicken Sunday; Thank You, Mr. Falker; Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln
www.patriciapolacco.com
Jennifer Powell, Saint Ignace
Picture BookAuthor/illustrator: What I Saw on Mackinac
www.powellbookart.com
Janice Repka, Sault Sainte Marie
Fiction: The Stupendous Dodgeball Fiasco; The Clueless Girl's Guide to Being a Genius
www.janicerepka.com
Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, Ann Arbor
Picture books: Grammie's Secret Cupboard; H Is for Hoosier, S is for Star, M is for Maple Syrup, L is for Lobster, Fishing for Numbers, The Far-Flung Adventures of Homer the Hummer, Rascal Makes Mischief
Chapter books: Oliver's Travels: Adventures in Ohio; Oliver's Travels: Indiana Adventures
Middle reader: Across the Reach
www.CynthiaFurlongReynolds.com
Patti Richards, Farmington Hills
Magazine: On the Banks of the Black Volta, Boys Quest Magazine E-Picture Book: Snow Angels
http://www.pgwrites.com
Jacqui Robbins, Ann Arbor
Picture books: Two of a Kind; The New Girl … and Me
http://www.jacquirobbins.com
Eric Seltzer, West Bloomfield
Early Readers: Four Pups and a Worm , Cat In The Hat, Doodle Dog, Doodle Dog In Space, Granny Doodle,Bake, Mice Bake illustrated by Natascha Rosenberg, Penguin
Dog on His Bus illustrated by Sebastien Braun
Nancy Shaw, Ann Arbor
Picture books: Sheep in a Jeep; Sheep Blast Off!; Racoon Tune
www.nancyshawbooks.com
Buffy Silverman, Augusta
Nonfiction picture books: Do You Know about Mammals?; Can You Tell an Alligator from a Crocodile?
Nonfiction middle-grade books: Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks? And Other Questions about Animals
Poetry published in numerous periodicals
www.buffysilverman.com
Amy Lynn Spitzley, Traverse City
Picture Book: Scrapbook of My Revolution
http://amyspitz.blogspot.com/
Michael P. Spradlin, Lapeer
Action-adventure middle-grade novels: Killer Species: Menace from the Deep; Q: The Alamo
Picture books: The Monster Alphabet; Off Like the Wind: The First Ride of the Pony Express
http://www.michaelspradlin.com/
Kyle M. Stone, Canton
Picture book Illustrator & Author
www.kylemstoneart.com
Debbie Taylor, Ann Arbor
Picture books: Sweet Music in Harlem
http://sweetmusicinharlem.weebly.com
Susan Collins Thoms, Grand Rapids
Picture books: The Twelve Days of Christmas in Michigan; Noah's Ark
http://susancollinsthoms.com
Pat Trattles, Holland
Early readers: Flying Butter (fiction); Emperor Penguins (nonfiction)
Magazines and educational market
Shanda Trent, Ann Arbor
Picture books: Farmers' Market Day
www.shandatrent.com
Hope Vestergaard, Ann Arbor
Picture books: Digger, Dozer, Dumper and Potty Animals
http://www.hopevestergaard.com/
Elizabeth Westra, Grand Rapids
Nonfiction easy reader: Alexander and the Stallion
YA short story: "Why Me, God?" in anthology Encounters with God
elizabethwestra@gmail.com
Lisa Wheeler, Addison
Picture books: Dino-Hockey; Ugly Pie
Poetry: Spinster Goose: Twisted Rhymes for Naughty Children; Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta
Easy readers: The Fitch & Chip series
www.lisawheelerbooks.com
Sharon Willett, Coral
Middle Grade: Country and The Rock; Country Captured
http://www.swillett.com/
Jonathan B. Wright, Ann Arbor
Picture Book: Who's Behind the Fairy Doors
http://urban-fairies.com
Wong Herbert Yee, Troy
Picture books: Summer Days and Nights
Early readers: Mouse and Mole: A Perfect Halloween; Mouse and Mole: Secret Valentine
http://wongherbertyee.blogspot.com
Melanie Zwegers,
Picture books: Into the Garden, A Child's Garden of Verses
