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Lori Degman is the author of the award-winning picture books, Just Read (2020 Illinois Reads Book List); Cock-a-Doodle Oops! (2014 International Literacy Association Honor Book); and 1 Zany Zoo (2009 Winner of the Cheerios New Author Contest and 2013 Illinois Reads Book List). Lori’s other titles are Travel Guide for Monsters Part Deux: A Canadian Adventure (co-written with Jocelyn Watkinson), Travel Guide for Monsters, Like a Girl, and Norbert's Big Dream. Lori was a teacher of the deaf and has a master’s degree in early childhood education. She now writes full-time and loves doing school visits and presenting at writing conferences. Lori's humorous and interactive presentations are designed to share the excitement and joy of reading and writing! She gives a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a picture book author, stressing the patience and perseverance required. Students and teachers love seeing her "Roll of Rejections"! Students will learn how an idea becomes a story and then becomes a published book. Lori has presented at more than 100 schools and libraries and more than 20 conferences and festivals, including SCBWI’s International Summer Conference; SCBWI Conferences in Illinois, Nashville, New Jersey, and Wisconsin; Printer’s Row LitFest; Kentucky Book Festival; Lexington NC Book Fest; and nErDCamp Kansas. She lives with her family in Vernon Hills, IL. Latest BooksJust Read (Sterling, 2019) Like a Girl (Sterling, 2019) Cock-a-Doodle Oops! (Creston Books, 2014)
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