Bio:

Presentations bring alive the story of Seminole Indian leader Betty Mae Jumper.

I was fortunate to meet her more than 20 years ago, gain her trust & establish a longtime connection.
She authorized me to present her story to young readers.

Women's history, history, literacy, & nature are some of the related topics for this story about persistance & possibilities.
Mrs. Jumper was 14 before she became literate in English & she had said she treasures her decision to seek an education among her many other achievements. She was the first woman elected leader of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, in 1967.


A few words to describe Jan Godown Annino:

Squirrel-watcher

Partial to sliced organic apples & organic hard cheese

Morning writer

Cat-centric

Climbed a tree to read comics as a kid

Loves the bumper sticker:
Practice small acts of random kindness


Owes much to: Aesop, Lincoln, Twain, Hurston,
H. Crews, The U.S. Constitution & Ammendments

Would like to: walk from castle to castle with my husband, if there's a van to schlepp gear to the next night's moat & drawbridge

Reads banned books

Best music when I'm writing: March (as in marching bands) music & Lost Florida episode of of American Public Radio American Routes program.

Visited Stonehenge when you could still touch the monoliths - was amazed they allowed this & felt guilty, but placed hands alongside ancient stone, anyhoo

Is devoted to The Lichgate Oak & The Lichgate Cottage, Tallahassee

Favorite book about writing for our genres:
Joan Aiken's The Way to Write for Children

Favorite books about writing, generally,
Strength to Your Sword Arm by Brenda Ueland

On Writing by Stephen King

Touch Magic, by Jane Yolen


Writer
PAL
Member since 1993
Region: Florida

Contact Information

Phone:   850-942-6143
Website:  http://bookseedstudio.wordpress.com

Published In Children's Market: Yes
Available for Speaking Engagements? Yes