Authors and Illustrators Database

Andrew Klekner Kantar

Born: 05/20/1952  Minneapolis, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Bruce L. and Sally D. Kantar
Spouse: Fran K. Kantar
Children: Sally, Max, Emily
Address(es):
Permanent:
18970 Winding Brook Road
Big Rapids, MI 49307
USA
Contact Information:
Phone: 231-796-8388
Email: [email protected]

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Deadly voyage : the S.S. Daniel J. Morrell Tragedy
- Shipwreck on Lake Huron 		Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult, Teen East Lansing, MI : Michigan State University Press 2009
Black November: The Carl D. Bradley Tragedy
- Shipwreck on Lake Michigan 		Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult, Teen East Lansing, MI : Michigan State University Press 2006
29 Missing: The True and Tragic Story of the Disappearance of the S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald Non Fiction, Michigan History Children, Teen East Lansing, MI : Michigan State University Press 1998
What is the aim or goal of your writing: My wife and children are my most loyal supporters. They give me the confidence and encouragement to believe in myself. My work ethic is simple: Set realistic goals and accomplish them through careful planning and tenacity.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Prsentations for elementary schools, middle schools, and public libraries.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
29 Missing was named a "Read Michigan Selection" 1999
Fulbright Scholar to Norway 1991-1993

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Who's Who in America
Who's Who in American Education

Memberships:

Name Date
Society of Midland Authors

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Doctor of Philosopy (Ph.D.) University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 1988
Master of Arts (M.A.) University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- with high distinction 		University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 1975

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Professor of English
- Department of Languages and Literature. Teach young adult literature and technical writing. 		Ferris State University Big Rapids, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1986

Other Resources:

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