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AUTHOR BIO:

Ruth McNally Barshaw, life-long writer and artist,
has worked in the advertising field, illustrated for
newspapers, and won numerous essay-writing contests.
She lives in Lansing, Michigan with her family. See her
Ellie McDoodle books and cartoony sketchjournals
at http://ruthexpress.com

Brief bio and books description:
Ruth McNally Barshaw is a life-long writer and artist
who grew up in Detroit and lives in Lansing with her family.
Her books Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will Travel,
Ellie McDoodle: New Kid in School, and Ellie McDoodle: Best Friends Fur-Ever,
mix illustrations with text and humor, weaving games, crafts,
jokes and pranks into the storyline.
Author website with lots of fun stuff: www.ruthexpress.com

Brief school program description:

Her school program combines entertainment with academics
for an unforgettable peek into sketch-journaling, the author-illustrator life,
the nightmare (and necessity) of revisions, and the importance of persistence,
following your own creative path, and finding peace with your mistakes and challenges.

Audience members will sketch along with Mrs. Barshaw, learning lots of
tips for improving their creativity as well as their drawing technique.

Check out her author website at www.ruthexpress.com

Brief library program description:

Her library program combines humor and drawing for a look at the
importance of journaling and how it figures in her life and
professional career -- and how it can benefit you!

Audience members will sketch along with Mrs. Barshaw, learning lots of
tips for improving their creativity as well as their drawing technique.

Check out her author website at www.ruthexpress.com

brief bookstore program description:

Her bookstore program combines humor and drawing for a look at
the importance of journaling and how it figures in her life
and professional career -- and how it can benefit you!

Audience members will sketch along with Mrs. Barshaw, learning lots of
tips for improving their creativity as well as their drawing technique.

Check out her author website at www.ruthexpress.com

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author blog here: http://elliemcdoodle.blogspot.com
website: http://ruthexpress.com

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