About Us

Gloria G. Adams spent most of her career as a children's librarian and storyteller. She joined SCBWI in 2011. In 2016, she became a partner with Jean Daigneau in a critique editing service, Two-4-One Kid Critiques. 

Credits & Book List: Credits include: James A. Bailey: The Genius Behind the Barnum & Bailey Circus (Slanted Ink, 2021), Ah-Choo!, a rhyming picture book, written with Lana Wayne Koehler (Sterling Children’s Books, 2016);  21st Century Spaceships (Enslow, 2018); Coping with Sexism and Misogyny (Rosen, 2018) and Violent Video Games and Society (editor, Greenhaven Press, 2017).

Websites: www.gloriagadams.com

                 www.slantedink.com

               Facebook: facebook.com/gloriaadamswriter

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Lisa Amstutz is the author of more than 40 science and history books for children and co-author of an adult book on local foods. She specializes in topics related to science, nature and agriculture. Lisa’s work has also appeared in a variety of magazines and newspapers.

Lisa offers copywriting/copyediting services for small businesses and individuals as well as manuscript critiques–visit her website for more details.

When she’s not writing, Lisa may be found puttering in the garden, teaching her four children, or enjoying a cup of tea and a good book. 

Website: www.LisaAmstutz.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LisaAmstutzBooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LJAmstutz

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After several years in her triple career as wife, mother and educator, Kate Carroll decided to make writing her hobby. Little did she know, writing isn’t a hobby – it’s a passion. Her wonderful family supports her need to tippy tap on the keys, any chance she gets. Kate's husband, children, parents and siblings are her greatest cheerleaders, and they inspire her to hone her craft.

Kate has published articles in Cricket and Faces Magazines. She would offer one piece of advice to aspiring writers – join a critique group! Not only will you get advice, support and encouragement, but you may also discover lasting friends and develop a collective blog together. (Love you, BGs!)

Website: www.KTCarroll.com
Facebook: Kate Carroll - Author

 
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Born in upstate New York, Lana Wayne Koehler is a former music teacher and currently lives in Northeast Ohio.

Her book, Ah-Choo! (Sterling), was written with co-author Gloria G. Adams and illustrated by Ken Min.

She is a member of Song of Six Pens blog and a regular contributor to Today's Little Ditty (Michellehbarnes.blogspot.com) and The Mighty (TheMighty.com). Lana has been a guest speaker at Kent State University and local writers groups and is the PAL coordinator for the Northern Ohio SCBWI.  Contact her at www.lanakoehler.com.

“A professional writer is an amateur that didn’t quit.” Richard Bach

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Author/Illustrator Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton has authored 43 books in the trade, educational, craft, and Christian markets. Why Cowboys Sleep With Their Boots On is Laurie’s best selling picture book, which won Eastman Kodak’s Premier Print Award, and has sold over 45,000 copies. She wrote and illustrated God Be in My Heart and Red, White, and Blue. The latter was honored by the Huebner Museum of Children’s Picture Book Art. Bank Street College chose A Young Man’s Dance as among the best Children’s Books of 2007. Laurie addresses groups throughout the U.S. and Mexico.

website:  http://www.laurieknowlton.com
email:  lauriepknowlton@aim.com

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Gloria Reichert's life has been dedicated to educating children. Growing up as the eldest of five daughters, she was the built-in babysitter and was always watching her younger sisters or helping them in some way. She knew she would become a teacher and graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Later she earned a Master’s Degree from Kent State University focusing on Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in teaching reading.  

Over the years Gloria has taught a range of students from preschoolers to those in community college. Most of the time she could be found happily teaching students in Grades 2, 4, or 6 and enjoying the world of apples, books, chalk, and eraser dust. She is currently involved with directing a mentoring program for elementary students, KIDS HOPE USA.

While teaching, Gloria co-authored a book to help parents prepare their children for standardized tests and served on various curriculum and grant writing committees. She enjoys writing both fiction and nonfiction. Some of her work has been published in Highlights for Children magazine.

Gloria and her husband Sam live outside Cleveland, Ohio. They have a son, a daughter, and five grandchildren, including a set of twins. 

In her free time, Gloria enjoys writing and reading, sewing, cooking, gardening, and crafts. She is active in the life of her church congregation, where she has served in many capacities.

For more information, see www.gloriareichert.com.