Authors and Illustrators Database

Kris Yankee

Born: 08/05/1968  Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Leroy H. & Alma Jean Dewstow
Spouse: Eric E. Yankee
Children: Nicholas; Jacob
Address(es):
Plymouth, MI
Contact Information:
Phone: 734-276-8785
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @KrisYankee
Website: http://www.krisyankee.com
Website: http://www.high5forcharacter.com/
image of Kris Yankee

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Image of Are You Honest Today? Are You Honest Today? Picture Book Children Northville, MI Ferne Press 2015
Image of Are You Grateful Today? Are You Grateful Today? Picture Book Children Northville, MI: Ferne Press 2015
Image of Are You Confident Today? Are You Confident Today?
-  		Picture Book Children Northville, MI Ferne Press 2014
Image of Are You Respectful Today? Are You Respectful Today? Picture Book Children Northville, MI Ferne Press 2014
Image of Are You Empathetic Today? Are You Empathetic Today? Picture Book Children Northville, MI Ferne Press 2014
Image of Cracking the Code: Spreading Rumors Cracking the Code: Spreading Rumors
- Reviews: Readers' Favorite - http://readersfavorite.com/book-review/13197.....Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch, The Fiction Shelf http://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/feb_13.htm 		Fiction Children, Teen Northville, MI, Ferne Press 2013
Image of Tommy Starts Something Big Tommy Starts Something Big
-  		Picture Book Children Northville, MI, Ferne Press 2010
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I'm interested in making a difference in the lives of my readers with stories that teach lessons. I've been lucky to work with a publisher who believes in producing books that make a difference in the world. Our Character Challenge Workshop challenges students to dig deep into their personal character and determine how they can become better citizens. Workshop topics are confidence, respect, and empathy and include two small-group activities. Contact Kris for more details.

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

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
Mom’s Choice Awards: Gold in Juvenile Books (Level 1 for Are You Confident Today? 2014
Mom’s Choice Awards: Gold in Juvenile Books (Level 1 for Are You Respectful Today? 2014
Mom’s Choice Book Awards: Silver in Juvenile Level 2 for Cracking the Code: Spreading Rumors 2013
Fall NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner, Best Book in Juvenile Fiction for Cracking the Code: Spreading Rumors 2013
Moonbeam Children's Book Award, Silver Medal for Tommy Starts Something Big 2011

Memberships:

Name Date
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 1990
- University of Michigan/Cornell International Studies Abroad program Universidad de Sevilla Seville, Spain 1988-1989
Attended Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI 1986-1987

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Proofreader Ave Maria Press Notre Dame 2014
Editor/Project Manager Nelson Publishing & Marketing Northville, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2007
Freelance Editor Kris Yankee Editing Plymouth, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2007
Writer Plymouth, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2004
Technical Writer DMR Financial Services Southfield, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1992-1999

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
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