Jim Latimer - Author

Contact Information

Address:
2401 Pillsbury Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Book Category: Picture Books

Books

Snail and Buffalo. Illus. by Tom Curry. Orchard, 1995.

James Bear and the Goose Gathering. Illus. by Betsy Franco. Atheneum, 1994.

Moose and Friends. Illus. by Carolyn Ewing. Atheneum, 1993.

James Bear's Pie. Illus. by Betsy Franco. Atheneum, 1992.

The Irish Piper. Illus by John O'Brien. Scribner/Macmillan, 1991.

Fox Under First Base. Illus. by Lisa McCue. Scribner/Macmillan, 1991.

When Moose Was Young. Illus. by Donald Carrick. Scribner/Macmillan, 1990.

Going the Moose Way Home. Illus. by Donald Carrick. Scribner/Macmillan, 1988.

Highlights

Author has a Ph.D in Psychology from Ohio University and an M.S.Ed. from Bank Street College.

Awards

Snail and Buffalo. Mpls St. Paul Magazine Best Books, 1995.
Fox Under First Base. ABA Pick of the List, 1991.
When Moose Was Young. Parents Magazine. Best Kids Books, 1990.
Going the Moose Way Home. Minnesota Book Award. Children's Literature, 1989.

Presentations

A psychologist and storyteller, the author has performed in schools across the country with several acclaimed musicians -- flautist, Laura MacKenzie; cellist, Diane Tremaine; jazz saxophone player, Nathan Hanson; and, rarely, Irish fiddle champion, Martin Hayes. Jim teaches writing to children and adults. His school and library visits blend music and stories and include assorted writing and music experiences, depending on the collaborator. Conferences and workshops address a variety of topics, including child language and cognition, folk and fairy tales, and music. Visits to schools and libraries (all grade levels, kindergarten through graduate school) can include an evening performance for parents and/or community. For inquiries, school or concert bookings, contact: Jim Latimer, 2401 Pillsbury Ave S, Mpls, MN 55404, 612.872.4439, jr.jordan6@gmail.com

Fees

Honorarium, including cellist, fiddler, or piper,

Added: 1/11/2001

Updated: 2009/04/28:0