Lori Taylor

Born: 1959   Pontiac , MI
Parents: John William and Elizabeth Ann Eiden
Children: James; Jennifer
Address(es):
Permanent :
Bitely , MI
Contact Information:
Phone : 734-223-8612
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.loritaylorart.com
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.beartrackpress.com
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
The Gift of Summer Rain: an Arch Rock Legend / written by Doris Holik Kelly
- Illustrated by Lori Taylor
Folklore , Michigan , Picture Book Adult , Children Bitely, MI : Bear Track Press 2018
The Legend of the Sleeping Bear
- Art and Poem by Lori Taylor
Folklore , Michigan , Picture Book , Poetry Adult , Children , Teen Bitely, MI, Bear Track Press 2018
Motor City Mayhem, Urban Wild
- Book 5, Holly Wild Series
Fiction , Adventure , Michigan Children Bitely, MI: Bear Track Press 2018
Image of The Young GEEK'S Guide to Getting Outside The Young GEEK'S Guide to Getting Outside
- A "Holly Wild" book
Fiction , Adventure , Picture Book Children Pinckney, MI : Bear Track Press 2015
Questpedition for da Yooper Stone
- Book 4, Holly Wild Series
Fiction , Adventure , Michigan Children Bitely, MI: Bear Track Press 2015
Image of Holly Wild: Packing for the PORKIES! Holly Wild: Packing for the PORKIES!
- Holly Wild Series #3
Fiction , Adventure , Michigan , Travel Children Pinckney, MI : Bear Track Press 2013
Image of There was an old woman alphabet adventure by Sarah Perry There was an old woman alphabet adventure by Sarah Perry
- Illustrated by Lori Taylor
Fiction , Folklore , Picture Book Children MeeGenius! 2013
Image of Wise Sydney by Courtney Strimel Wise Sydney by Courtney Strimel
- eBook. Illustrated by Lori Taylor.
Fiction , Picture Book Children MeeGenius! 2013
Image of Funny Farm by Debra Bresnahan Funny Farm by Debra Bresnahan
- Illustrated by Lori Taylor
Fiction , Picture Book Children MeeGenius! 2013
Image of Holly Wild: Let Sleeping Bear Dunes Lie Holly Wild: Let Sleeping Bear Dunes Lie
-  Holly Wild Series(Book 2)
Fiction , Adventure , Michigan , Travel Children Pinckney, MI : Bear Track Press 2012
Image of Holly Wild: Bamboozled on Beaver Island Holly Wild: Bamboozled on Beaver Island Action , Michigan , Picture Book Children Pinckney, MI : Bear Track Press 2011
Image of Lissy-Lost! Lissy-Lost! Fiction , Adventure , Michigan Children Pinckney, MI : Bear Track Press 2011
Image of Magical Adventures in Michigan by Leigh Arathoon Magical Adventures in Michigan by Leigh Arathoon
- Illustrated by Lori Taylor
Fiction , Adventure , Michigan , Picture Book Children Rochester, MI: Paint Creek Press 2003
What is the aim or goal of your writing: As a Michigan author and illustrator I was inspired as a teen by Gwen Frostic. I went on to independently study nature and illustration so as to illustrate books that highlight Michigan's park and wild places to inspire others to connect and share their stories. I write to preserve moment and place, I draw detailed field notes to add sensory details to incorporate them in my illustrations and writing.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Yes, I do workshops and presentations.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes
I donated 10 books for the Michgan Notable Author Program.

Skills:
Author
Illustrator

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Masters of Education (MEd) -Educational Media Xavier University Cincinnati , OH 1983

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Michigan children's author/illustrator Bear Track Press Bitely , MI 2008
Freelance Artist Bear Tracks Studios Pinckney , MI 2007
Graphic artist, exhibit preparer, seasonal naturalist and field guide, program presenter Oakland County Parks & Recreation Oakland County , MI 2006 -2012
Art educator, environmental educator Camp Tamarack Brighton , MI 2006

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