Authors and Illustrators Database

Bernadine F. (Fern) Cook

Born: 09/06/1924  Saginaw, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Luke C. and Evelyn E. Smith
Spouse: George Cook (deceased 1964)
Children: George, Joan, Marcie, Lise, Brian
Address(es):
Permanent:
10625 E. Garrison Rd.
Durand, MI 48429
USA
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (989) 288-2024

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Shorty and That Cat Fiction Children Fukuinkan Shoten 1999
Little Puppy That Lost Its Tail Fiction, Picture Book Children Laingsburg, Michigan : Little People's Press, Imprint of Enterprise Press 1995
If I Were Fiction Children Little People's Press 1980
Looking for Susie
- Japanese translation in 1997
Fiction, Picture Book Children New York : Young Scott Books/Hamden, Conn. : Linnet Books 1959-1991
The Curious Little Kitten
- Pictures by Remy Charlip. Japanese translation in 1964, Korean translation 2002
Fiction, Picture Book Children New York: Young Scott Books 1956
The Little Fish That Got Away
- Japanese translation in 2001
Fiction, Picture Book Children Reading, MA : Addison-Wesley/ [New York] : HarperCollins 1956-2005
Other writings:
- Works have appeared in the following: Owosso-Argus Press, Flint Journal, Home Life Magazine, Michigan Travelogue, Working Writer newsletter
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I attribute my success to a bit of talent, lots of luck, and a tad of work. Gosh, I hate to admit it, but I don't have much of a work ethic! I need lots of push and encouragement, which I have thanks to good friends in the writing field. 2nd ed. says, "Many people seem surprised when they learn I do not have any college education. I have many times lamented the fact that I had no opportunites for such. When speaking to youngsters, I encourage them to go to college if they can. But I also tell them their goals can still be unlimited, and even with only high school, they can be successful at their chosen fields if they work toward their dreams and learn from everything about them. My philosophy? To do what I can, as well as I can, and make no apologies for those things I can't do. To keep and use my sense of humor, and not take life too seriously, but with deep appreciation for each day."

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

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Industrial Engineering Degree Industrial Engineering Scranton, PA 1946-1950

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
President and Publisher Little People's Press Durand, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1994-2002
Office manager WNBY Radio Newberry, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1980
Public information officer, Volunteer coordinator Saginaw County Mental Health Saginaw, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1973-1978
Bookkeeper, Copywriter Commications Center Advertising Agency Flint, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1972
Bookkeeper, Copywriter Rossano Associates Advertising Agency Flint, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1969-1970
Receptionist, Copywriter WNEM TV Flint, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1968-1969
Freelance writer Various newpapers 1962-1972
Correspondent, Reporter, Feature writer Owosso Argus Press Owosso, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1960-1962
Secretary
-  (1964-68, 1970-71)
Congregational Church Durand, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent

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