OKI [Ohio Kentucky Indiana] Childeren's Literature Conference

Candace Fleming

Candace Fleming regards herself as a storyteller. She's been telling stories since before she could read. In fifth grade, she awarded herself the Newbery Medal by scraping the sticker off a copy of The Witch of Blackbird Pond and attaching it to the cover of her first novel, a ten page, ten chapter mystery, entitled, Who Done It? Candace no longer needs to borrow recognition from other authors. Her many books for young people, including The Lincolns, Amelia Lost, Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!, and Oh, No! have been recognized with numerous honors and awards. To learn more about Candace, visit her website.

Steve Jenkins

Steve Jenkins always thought he would be a scientist, but as a last minute decision, he enrolled in art school and studied graphic design instead. He now combines his two interests in the amazing picture books he creates. Steve's collage illustrations provide new perspectives and make the scientific topics of his books more comprehensible. His work including, Bones, Actual Size, and What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? among others, have gained Steve several honors and recognitions. To learn more about Steve Jenkins and his books, visit his website.