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Judy Gail Krasnow

Born: 12/08/1942   West Hartford
Parents: Hermann (Hecky) and Lillian Drucker Krasnow
Spouse: Deceased
Children: Joshua Aaron; Noah Seth; Samuel David; Sarah Rachel Annie
Address(es):
Jackson , MI
Contact Information:
Phone : 305-336-1403 (Cell)
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.historicprisontours.com
Website : http://www.storynet.org/teller/directory.php?ID=195
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Image of Jacktown: History And Hard Times At Michigan's First State Prison Jacktown: History And Hard Times At Michigan's First State Prison Michigan History Adult , Teen Charleston, SC; The History Press 2017
Image of Rudolph, Frosty, and Captain Kangaroo: The Musical Life of Hecky Krasnow - Producer of the World's Most Beloved Children's Songs Rudolph, Frosty, and Captain Kangaroo: The Musical Life of Hecky Krasnow - Producer of the World's Most Beloved Children's Songs
- Review: The Wall Street Journal,Friday, December 21, 2007, "How the Season Got Its Soundtrack," by Ken Emerson for book "Rudolph, Frosty, And Captain Kangaroo 		Biography , History Adult Santa Monica California; Santa Monica Press 2007
Image of : Work and Labor: A History in Story and Song, From the Stone Age to the Information Age : Work and Labor: A History in Story and Song, From the Stone Age to the Information Age History Adult , Teen Miami, FL; Self-Published 1998
Image of Day of the Moon Shadow Day of the Moon Shadow Non Fiction , Folklore Adult , Children , Teen Englewood, Colorado; Libraries Unlimited 1995
What is the aim or goal of your writing: Words are my Art. I am a professional storyteller, historical portrayal artist, folksinger, and author with my focus primarily on historical topics. I am also the Founder and Director of the Jackson, Michigan Historical Prison Tours, begun in 2008 and am known as the Historian of Michigan's First State Prison.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Yes, contact me. I enjoy giving presentations and programs.

Skills:
Author
Other - storyteller, historical portrayal artist, folksinger and tour guide

Awards:

Name Date
National Storytelling Association Award for "Day of the Moon Shadow" for a Folktale Anthology with Historical and Scientific Information 1995

Memberships:

Name Date
The Michigan Historical Society
National Storytelling Association
National Writers Union

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Studies in Writing for the Media and Creative Writing Florida International University Miami , FL 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville , NY 1964

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Founder and Director Jackson Historic Prison Tours Jackson , MI 2008
Chautauqua Scholar for the Florida, Oklahoma, and Kansas Humanities Councils Chautauqua Institutio 1990 -2010
Kennedy Center-Trained Artist in Education 1990 -2010
Director Live Presentations Miami Museum of Science Miami , FL 1983 -1987

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
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http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/jackson/index.ssf/2012/04/prison_tour_guide_judy_gail_kr.html

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