Wendy
BooydeGraaff
Born:
05/26/1973
Grimsby,
,
Canada
Parents: Jan K. and Frederika M. (Noach) Booy
Spouse: Jim BooydeGraaff
Children: Madeira; Ava; Stella
Address(es):
Kentwood , MI
Contact Information:
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.wendybooydegraaff.com
Parents: Jan K. and Frederika M. (Noach) Booy
Spouse: Jim BooydeGraaff
Children: Madeira; Ava; Stella
Address(es):
Kentwood , MI
Contact Information:
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.wendybooydegraaff.com
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Salad Pie - Review: Kirkus Reviews, January 9, 2016--https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/wendy-booydegraaff/salad-pie/: KIRKUS REVIEW |
Fiction , Picture Book | Children | Portland, OR, Ripple Grove Press | 2016 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
Writing allows me to harness my imagination and make something meaningful that communicates to my readers.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes
I made a publisher request to donate two copies of SALAD PIE to the Library of Michigan.
Skills:
Author
Other - Blogger
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| First runner-up in Michigan SCBWI Fiction Award | 2011 |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
|
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
- Nevada SCBWI mentorship, 2013-14 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Children's Literature | Penn State University, World Campus | University Park , PA | 2015 |
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Grand Valley State University | Grand Rapids , MI | 1999 |
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Special Education | Calvin College | Grand Rapids , MI | 1995 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destination Services Consultant | IOR Global Services | Northbrook | 2010 |
| Independent Contractor; Educational Data Collector | High/Scope Educational Foundation | Ypsilanti , MI | 2008 |
| Before-school literacy teacher | Gladiola Elementary, Wyoming Public Schools | Wyoming , MI | 2007 |
| First grade teacher | Henry Paideia Academy, Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids , MI | 1999 -2003 |
| Resource Teacher | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids , MI | 1998 -1999 |
| Special Education Teacher | Coit Elementary, Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids , MI | 1995 -1998 |
Other Resources:
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