Kathleen A. Ernst

Author

Middleton (Dane County)

608-836-9218
E-mail: k.ernst@distaff.net
Web site: www.kathleenernst.com

Wisconsin Connection
I live in Middleton, and have also lived near Whitewater. I've taught classes and workshops for UW-Extension and Edgewood College in Madison, Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, and Carroll College in Waukesha.

Published Works (selected)
The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry (White Mane Kids, 1996)

The Bravest Girl in Sharpsburg (White Mane Kids, 1997)

Retreat from Gettysburg (White Mane Kids, 2000)

Trouble at Fort La Pointe (American Girl, 2000)

Ghosts of Vicksburg (White Mane Kids, 2003)

Betrayal at Cross Creek (American Girl, 2004)

Danger at the Zoo (American Girl, 2005)

Secrets in the Hills (American Girl, 2006)

Highland Fling (Cricket Books, 2006)

Hearts of Stone (Dutton, 2006)

Awards / Distinctions
Arthur Tofte Juvenile Fiction Book Award for Retreat from Gettysburg/Ghosts of Vicksburg, 2001/2004

Edgar Allan Poe Award Nomination for Trouble at Fort La Pointe, 2001

Arthur Tofte/Flora MacDonald Awards for Betrayal at Cross Creek, 2005/2006

Agatha Award Nomination (3rd) for Danger at the Zoo, 2006

Presentations
Historical Fiction Workshop. These workshops turn readers into writers by walking them through the basic steps of moving from fact to fiction. . Target audience: Fourth grade and up.

Author Visit/Book Discussion. Using an inquiry approach, I discuss the research and writing process, read excerpts from one or more books, and take questions from the students. Can be tailored to meet specific needs. Target audience: Third grade and up.

Behind the Scenes. This fast-paced slide program illustrates the writing process from idea to book. It covers the wide variety of adventures I've had doing research, reinforces the need for revision, and provides a glimpse of a working writer's life. Great for large groups. Target audience: Third grade and up; appropriate for mixed audiences.

Fees
$500 for up to four programs in a single day. Additional programs can be negotiated. Two neighboring schools can split the fee. Outside of the Madison area, add 40 cents/mile. If an overnight stay is required, I will need a hotel room and modest reimbursement for meals. The need for a hotel is based on both distance and start time.

Additional Comments
I spent over a decade working as an educator for the State Historical Society of Wisconsin's Historic Sites Division, at Old World Wisconsin. I also spent ten years working as an educator with the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, developing and scripting instructional television programs for Wisconsin students. I have an MA in History Education and Writing from Antioch University.

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Kathleen A. Ernst Author Middleton (Dane County) 608-836-9218 E-mail: k.ernst@distaff.net Web site: www.kathleenernst.com Wisconsin Connection I live in Middleton, and have also lived near Whitewater. I've taught classes and workshops for UW-Extension and Edgewood College in Madison, Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, and Carroll College in Waukesha. Published Works (selected) The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry (White Mane Kids, 1996) The Bravest Girl in Sharpsburg (White Mane Kids, 1997) Retreat from Gettysburg (White Mane Kids, 2000) Trouble at Fort La Pointe (American Girl, 2000) Ghosts of Vicksburg (White Mane Kids, 2003) Betrayal at Cross Creek (American Girl, 2004) Danger at the Zoo (American Girl, 2005) Secrets in the Hills (American Girl, 2006) Highland Fling (Cricket Books, 2006) Hearts of Stone (Dutton, 2006) Awards / Distinctions Arthur Tofte Juvenile Fiction Book Award for Retreat from Gettysburg/Ghosts of Vicksburg, 2001/2004 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nomination for Trouble at Fort La Pointe, 2001 Arthur Tofte/Flora MacDonald Awards for Betrayal at Cross Creek, 2005/2006 Agatha Award Nomination (3rd) for Danger at the Zoo, 2006 Presentations Historical Fiction Workshop. These workshops turn readers into writers by walking them through the basic steps of moving from fact to fiction. . Target audience: Fourth grade and up. Author Visit/Book Discussion. Using an inquiry approach, I discuss the research and writing process, read excerpts from one or more books, and take questions from the students. Can be tailored to meet specific needs. Target audience: Third grade and up. Behind the Scenes. This fast-paced slide program illustrates the writing process from idea to book. It covers the wide variety of adventures I've had doing research, reinforces the need for revision, and provides a glimpse of a working writer's life. Great for large groups. Target audience: Third grade and up; appropriate for mixed audiences. Fees $500 for up to four programs in a single day. Additional programs can be negotiated. Two neighboring schools can split the fee. Outside of the Madison area, add 40 cents/mile. If an overnight stay is required, I will need a hotel room and modest reimbursement for meals. The need for a hotel is based on both distance and start time. Additional Comments I spent over a decade working as an educator for the State Historical Society of Wisconsin's Historic Sites Division, at Old World Wisconsin. I also spent ten years working as an educator with the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, developing and scripting instructional television programs for Wisconsin students. I have an MA in History Education and Writing from Antioch University.