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Christine Harder Tangvald

     Award winning author of over 100 picture books in 147 editions

in 12 languages.

Over three and one-half million books in print for:

                        Zondervan                               Baker Books / Revel

                        Standard                                  Bethany House

                        Thomas Nelson                       Concordia

                        Chariot / Victor                      Ottenheimer

                                    Focus On The Family             MOPS

·       Two #1 Bestsellers / CBA – Bestsellers list over 10 times.

·       Sample Titles:

       “Easter Is For . . . ME!”                      #1 bestseller / CBA / 2000

       “The Best Thing About Easter”         #1, bestseller / CBA / 2001

       “Somebody I Love Died” /                  David C. Cook bestseller

       “Christmas Is For . . . ME” /               Bethany House bestseller

       “Whoooo! Moooo! And Cock-a-doodle-Doo!”  Concordia bestseller

  ·       Plus greeting cards, curriculum, novelty books, devotions, stories and articles for many publications.Co-author with daughter, Rondi DeBoer on 13 books.Teacher / speaker at over 100 writer’s conferences throughout America. Represented Chariot Family Books and Concordia Publishing at writers conferences.Founder of Spokane Christian Writers.

BS from Washington State University.  Degree in Elementary Education.

Has worked with children for over 20 years.

 “Inside this writer lives a 6-year-old kid!”

“I try to live with PIZZAZZ!  I try to write with PIZZAZZ!”

“I adore and respect small children.  They can tell, you know!”

“We are a team, working together, to bring honor and glory to God’s holy name.”

Teaches

Writing for Children
with Carol Wedeven

Two children’s authors / Two views on writing for children. Twice the information / Twice the FUN! Three sessions by Christine. Three sessions by Carol. Guaranteed not to be boring! Join us for a fun, spirited, practical class on must-know information on writing for children in today’s market. Bring your questions, and let’s get you published . . . NOW! Tons of handouts. See you there! (And, yes, you MAY chew gum in class!)