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Joann Marie Hakala

Born: 01/02/1935   Negaunee , MI
Parents: Paul W. and Celina M. Austin (Sarvello, remarried after death of Paul)
Spouse: Edwin R. Hakala
Children: James Hakala, Michael Hakala, Joellyn Kainulainen, Gerry Hakala, Roberta Jones
Address(es):
Permanent :
103 E. Main St.
Negaunee , MI 49866
Contact Information:
Email : Joooha@aol.com
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
A Baby Brother! Oh No!
- Two young sisters find out from Mom that a new baby is on the way, but they do not want a baby brother. 		Fiction , Picture Book Children Edina, Minn. Beaver's Pond Press Inc 2006
Image of A Matter of Courage A Matter of Courage
- A story of one man's determination and one family's commitment. 		Non Fiction , Biography Adult Edina, Minn. Beaver's Pond Press Inc 2004
- Work has appeared in The Grand Rapids Press, The Green Bay Press Gazette, The Escanaba Daily Press, The Mining Journal (Marquette), The Daily Mining Gazette (Houghton), The Munising News, The Iron River Reporter, The Appleton Post Crescent, The Daily News (Iron Mountain). Children
What is the aim or goal of your writing: Joann is a goal setter and attibutes her success to a loving family. "I believe in continuing my work until I accomplish what I set out to do."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Readings or presentations.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
- accepted in M.F.A. creative writing program University of Alaska Fairbanks , AK 1993

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Retired elementary school librarian
Third grade teacher
Adjunct instructor Northern Michigan University Marquette , MI
Last Modified On: 4/3/2016 12:00:00 AM