ABOUT
I'm Jean L.S. Patrick, the author of several books for young people. I live in the northern plains where I write and research.
My first book was The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth, the true story of Jackie Mitchell, the 17-year-old girl who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in 1931.
Since then, I've written a wide variety of books, including four books about Mount Rushmore.
My most recent book is Long-armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics -- the true story of Ludy Godbold, the young woman who brought home a gold medal from the first Women's Olympics.
Most of my work is narrative nonfiction (i.e. nonfiction that reads as story). Of course, I'm obsessive about research and accuracy.
I love speaking throughout the state and region. My presentations are interactive and appropriate for all ages, from preschoolers to senior citizens. I also bring plenty of visual aids.
Here's what I can do for you:
* Author visits to your school or library
* Conference presentations
* Writing workshops
* Summer Reading Program events
* Programs for your historical society or community center
* Memoir writing workshops
* Book discussions
If your school or organization is located in South Dakota, my visits may be subsidized by the South Dakota Arts Council or the South Dakota Humanities Council.
My first book was The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth, the true story of Jackie Mitchell, the 17-year-old girl who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in 1931.
Since then, I've written a wide variety of books, including four books about Mount Rushmore.
My most recent book is Long-armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics -- the true story of Ludy Godbold, the young woman who brought home a gold medal from the first Women's Olympics.
Most of my work is narrative nonfiction (i.e. nonfiction that reads as story). Of course, I'm obsessive about research and accuracy.
I love speaking throughout the state and region. My presentations are interactive and appropriate for all ages, from preschoolers to senior citizens. I also bring plenty of visual aids.
Here's what I can do for you:
* Author visits to your school or library
* Conference presentations
* Writing workshops
* Summer Reading Program events
* Programs for your historical society or community center
* Memoir writing workshops
* Book discussions
If your school or organization is located in South Dakota, my visits may be subsidized by the South Dakota Arts Council or the South Dakota Humanities Council.