Diane L. Burns

Author

Rhinelander (Oneida County)

4099 N. Shore Drive
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-362-5338
E-mail: highmountain@gza.net

Wisconsin Connection
My childhood was spent growing up in Milwaukee; part of every summer I explored Fox Lake and Eagle River. I attended UW-Stevens Point. Rhinelander has been "home" for 30 years.

Published Works (selected)
Plant a Garden in Your Sneaker (McGraw-Hill, 1998)

A Take-Along Guide: Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms (Gareth Stevens, 2000; Northword, 1998)

A Take-Along Guide: Frogs, Toads & Turtles (Gareth Stevens, 2000; Northword, 1997)

A Take-Along Guide: Berries, Nuts & Seeds (Gareth Stevens, 2000; Northword, 1997)

A Take-Along Guide: Snakes, Salamanders & LIzards (Gareth Stevens, 1998; Northword, 1995)

A Take-Along Guide: Trees, Leaves & Bark (Gareth Stevens, 1998; Northword, 1995)

Cranberries: Fruit of the Bogs (Carolrhoda, 1994)

Rocky Mountain Seasons (Macmillan, 1993)

Home on the Range! (Lerner, 1993)

Sugaring Season: Making Maple Syrup (Carolrhoda, 1990)

Awards / Distinctions
Wisconsin Library Association Elizabeth Burr Award for Cranberries, 1995

Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies for Sugaring Season, 1990

Western Writers of America SPUR Award Runner Up for Rocky Mountain Seasons, 1993

Reading Rainbow selection for Elephants Never Forget!; Snakes Alive!; Hail to the Chief!,

Presentations
Best Kept Writer's Secret. Explores practical devices to add pizzazz to young authors' writing. Snippets of Sendak, Paterson, Paulsen and others are used to bring the "secret" alive. 1 hour. Target audience: Grades 4 to adult. No limit on group size.

Cooking Up a Story. After learning how creating a story is like pie-making, participants create a group story. Emphasizes dialogue, setting, trouble, etc. 45 minutes to 1 hour. Target audience: Grades K-3. Group size limited to 60 students per session.

Climb Aboard the Nonfiction Express! Get "on track" to successful nonfiction writing by liking together elements of topic choice, research, and revising. "Train"-ing can be fun! 1 hour or more. Target audience: Grades 3 and up. No limit on group size.

Fees
$900 per day for 3 programs with minimal autographing. Add $100 for each additional program, or significant autographing. Additional: travel expenses at school district rate, and lodging, if necessary.

Additional Comments
I graduated with a double degree: Natural Resources and Elementary Education. I taught 6th grade for three years. My books combine my love of the outdoors with my passion for enthusing children about the writing process.

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Diane L. Burns Author Rhinelander (Oneida County) 4099 N. Shore Drive Rhinelander, WI 54501 715-362-5338 E-mail: highmountain@gza.net Wisconsin Connection My childhood was spent growing up in Milwaukee; part of every summer I explored Fox Lake and Eagle River. I attended UW-Stevens Point. Rhinelander has been "home" for 30 years. Published Works (selected) Plant a Garden in Your Sneaker (McGraw-Hill, 1998) A Take-Along Guide: Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms (Gareth Stevens, 2000; Northword, 1998) A Take-Along Guide: Frogs, Toads & Turtles (Gareth Stevens, 2000; Northword, 1997) A Take-Along Guide: Berries, Nuts & Seeds (Gareth Stevens, 2000; Northword, 1997) A Take-Along Guide: Snakes, Salamanders & LIzards (Gareth Stevens, 1998; Northword, 1995) A Take-Along Guide: Trees, Leaves & Bark (Gareth Stevens, 1998; Northword, 1995) Cranberries: Fruit of the Bogs (Carolrhoda, 1994) Rocky Mountain Seasons (Macmillan, 1993) Home on the Range! (Lerner, 1993) Sugaring Season: Making Maple Syrup (Carolrhoda, 1990) Awards / Distinctions Wisconsin Library Association Elizabeth Burr Award for Cranberries, 1995 Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies for Sugaring Season, 1990 Western Writers of America SPUR Award Runner Up for Rocky Mountain Seasons, 1993 Reading Rainbow selection for Elephants Never Forget!; Snakes Alive!; Hail to the Chief!, Presentations Best Kept Writer's Secret. Explores practical devices to add pizzazz to young authors' writing. Snippets of Sendak, Paterson, Paulsen and others are used to bring the "secret" alive. 1 hour. Target audience: Grades 4 to adult. No limit on group size. Cooking Up a Story. After learning how creating a story is like pie-making, participants create a group story. Emphasizes dialogue, setting, trouble, etc. 45 minutes to 1 hour. Target audience: Grades K-3. Group size limited to 60 students per session. Climb Aboard the Nonfiction Express! Get "on track" to successful nonfiction writing by liking together elements of topic choice, research, and revising. "Train"-ing can be fun! 1 hour or more. Target audience: Grades 3 and up. No limit on group size. Fees $900 per day for 3 programs with minimal autographing. Add $100 for each additional program, or significant autographing. Additional: travel expenses at school district rate, and lodging, if necessary. Additional Comments I graduated with a double degree: Natural Resources and Elementary Education. I taught 6th grade for three years. My books combine my love of the outdoors with my passion for enthusing children about the writing process.