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Helen Prescott Leithauser

Born: 10/31/1951   Beruit , Lebanon
Parents: Miles M. Prescott, Edith R. Prescott
Children: Cayce, Rowan
Address(es):
350 Lakeview
Levering , MI 49755

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Chettas, A Collection of Women's Writing
- Editor 		Poetry Adult Dexter, MI : Cat Anna Press 1978
Astraea; a collection of women's writing
- Edited by Betsy Amster & Helen Prescott 		Fiction Adult Ann Arbor, MI : University of Michigan Women's Studies 1974
Sistrum
- Feminist Writing Workshop Editor and Contributor 		Fiction Adult Ann Arbor, MI : University of Michigan Women's Studies 1972
- Fiction has appeared in Women's World, Concierge, North Force, Mother Earth News Fiction Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: "I would like to publish the children's books I've completed and the novel I'm writing and then write more! Also, I feel that writing is a wonderful means of self-healing, revelation and expression. I would like to see more creative writing workshops offered to school-age children and made available to older people in the community."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
First Place, Short Story, Thunder Bay Literary Conference, 1991. 1991
First Place, Prose, Writer's North Annual Award 1990
Honorable Mention, Short Short Story, University of Florida 1990
First Place Poetry, Writer's North Annual Award 1989
Honorable Mention, Nonfiction, Writer's Digest Annual Contest 1989

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Michigan Authors, 3rd edition 1993

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor of General Studies University of Michigan Ann Arbor , MI 1969 -1974

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Assistant Director Mackinaw Area Public Library Mackinaw City , MI 1990
Assistant Administrator Washtenaw County Council for Children Ann Arbor , MI 1986 -1989
Freelance Writer Levering , MI 1980
Graphic Artist Prakken Publications Ann Arbor , MI 1976 -1979

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