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Ellen Leventhal, Author
Although born in New Jersey, far away from the Texas Hill
Country, I’ve lived with my husband and two sons in Houston, TX
for over twenty years. My sons, true Texans, would never dream
of picking (or eating) the bluebonnets. In our family,
bluebonnets go with Austin, and Austin goes with Longhorns…and
that’s just about sacred!
I can’t remember exactly when I began to write, but my first
“published” piece was when friends copied a song I wrote about a
teacher and passed it around. If I recall, it wasn’t my best
work and didn’t earn me any extra points with the teacher.
However, I’ve been writing ever since. I have a BA in elementary
education and an M Ed. in special education and have enjoyed
working with children in different capacities for over thirty
years. Some of my best ideas for stories have come directly from
my work with children who are the best inspiration for
everything from humor to pathos.
Ellen Rothberg and I have been writing together for many years.
While teaching together, we realized we were rewriting math
problems, making up stories, and constantly writing poems and
riddles to help teach our students and get them motivated.
Realizing our mutual love of writing and children, we began to
write together. Although we don’t teach together any more, the
team of “Ellen and Ellen” continues to write and has written a
novel for middle grades, several plays, and of course,
Don’t Eat the Bluebonnets. We’re looking forward to
spreading Sue Ellen’s message about respect for nature and to
continue writing for and working with children. |
