Sallie Wolf is the author of Truck Stuck, illustrated by Andy Robert Davies, (Charlesbridge, 2008), and The Robin Makes a Laughing Sound: A Birder’s Journal, (Charlesbridge, Spring, 2010), which she both wrote and illustrated. Her first book, Peter's Trucks, was illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith, (Albert Whitman, 1992).
 
Sallie has taught art and writing workshops for all ages. She especially likes being able to share her working process, which always begins with her journal/sketchbooks. Her workshops include:

Where do ideas come from? Searching for an idea for a story? Look around! Children will explore everyday experiences that can become the inspiration for their own writing. Even a simple trip to the grocery store or the birds feeding outside the window can be the basis for a story or poetry. (Ideal for younger children.)

A Snowy Day--a Winter art and writing workshop: What does Winter look like? What does Winter smell like? How does it feel, taste, sound? Using several picture books as inspiration, children will create poetry and art based on their observations of the season. (This workshop can be adapted to any season or event.)

Discovering Your Creativity: Keeping a Journal/Sketchbook: Sallie loves books--reading, writing, and making them, and she is an avid journal writer. Participants will have the opportunity to make a small journal/sketchbook and explore different ways of recording information in it. (Ideal for adults and older children.)

"You are a wonderful PRO!" was the response of a second-grade teacher. One student wrote, "I liked doing bird collages with you. It was so fun. I finished 3 collages."

Sallie lives in Oak Park.

Contact Information:
Email: salwolf@comcast.net
Website: http://www.salliewolf.com