Authors and Illustrators Database

Jean Alicia Elster

Born: 08/03/1953  Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Norman Vince and Jean F. Fuqua
Spouse: William Lawrence Elster
Children: Elizabeth, Isaac
Address(es):
Permanent:
PO Box 32757
Detroit, MI 48232-0757
USA
Contact Information:
Phone: (313) 392-9355
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.jeanaliciaelster.com
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Image of The Colored Car The Colored Car
- Based on a true story. Michigan Notable Book, 2014. 		Fiction Teen Detroit, MI: Wayne State University Press 2013
Image of Who's Jim Hines? Who's Jim Hines?
- Based on a true story. 		Fiction Teen Wayne State University Press 2008
Playbook for Christian Manhood: 12 key plays for black teen boys
- Editor with James C. Perkins 		Non Fiction Teen Judson Press 2008
Profiles in Black: Phat facts for teens
- Editor with Marvin A. McMickle 		Non Fiction Teen Judson Press 2008
The Death Penalty
- Editor: Opposing Viewpoints series 		Non Fiction Teen Greenhaven Press 2005
Image of I'll Do the Right Thing I'll Do the Right Thing Fiction Children Judson Press 2003
The Outbreak of the Civil War
- Editor: Opposing Viewpoints series 		Non Fiction Teen Greenhaven Press 2003
Image of I Have a Dream, Too I Have a Dream, Too Fiction Children Judson Press 2002
Image of I'll Fly My Own Plane I'll Fly My Own Plane Fiction Children Judson Press 2002
Image of Just Call Me Joe Joe Just Call Me Joe Joe Fiction Children Judson Press 2001
Spiritual Navigation for the 21st Century: Sermons from Walter Thomas
- Editor 		Non Fiction Adult Judson Press 2000
Building up Zion's Walls: Ministry for Empowering the African American Family
- Editor 		Non Fiction Adult Judson Press 1999
- Publications in various national magazines Children, Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: As a writer, my goal is to educate, inspire, intellectually challenge, and entertain readers of all ages.

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

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Diploma Detroit University School Grosse Pointe, MI 1923-1935

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Grant writer Covenant House Michigan Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2012
Grant writer New Center Community Mental Health Services Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2004-2012
Continuing education instructor, (creative writing, grant writing) College for Creative Studies Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2003-2012
Special advertising section contributor HOUR Detroit magazine Royal Oak, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2003-2008
Freelance writer The Gale Group Farmington Hills, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2001-2004
Technical assistance consultant Michigan State Housing Development Authority Lansing, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1998-2004
Writing consultant The Psychological Corporation San Antonio 1996-2002
Co-founder and Co-president The Laura Shelby Group, Inc. Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1995-1999
Founder and President Write Word, LLC Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1994
Instructor American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc. Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Staff attorney Detroit Edison Company Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Assistant trust officer
- Trust Tax Department 		NBD Bank Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
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