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About me

Heather Tomasello is the author of three books for children, including an upcoming board book entitled, Hello, Florida! published by Sterling Publishers. Her work has been featured in Highlights for Children, Hopscotch, and Guideposts for Kids as well as on National Public Radio. She studied Children's Literature at the University of Florida and previously taught writing as an adjunct professor at a community college in Richmond, VA.

A former academic advisor at the University of Florida, Ms. Tomasello runs a professional editing service for college applicants known as EssayLady (www.essaylady.com.) She also writes parenting articles for magazines, including Tampa Bay ParentGuide.

Websites:

www.heathertomasello.com

www.essaylady.com

Books:

So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project

Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects

Before You Call Mom

Briefly me

My passion is ...

children's literature and parenting.

I know too much about ...

kids' books.

My parents always told me ...

don't pick your nose.

My childhood ambition ...

to be a writer. Or President. Or an astronaut.

My favorite memory ...

camping in the Smokies with my family.

Why I write ...

otherwise I might go nuts.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

watching my children do their lessons (homeschool.)

My first job ...

babysitting? Subway Sandwich artist.

My best moment ...

having each of my three children.

Featured article by Heather Tomasello

Education > Reading & Writing Skills Creating opportunities for children to explore creative writing: 2 of 11

How to Use Free Writing to Help Children Explore Creative Writing Many children feel intimidated by the writing process because they are afraid to make mistakes. The rules for grammar, spelling, and punctuation can loom large in their minds and stifle creativity. What if your child/student could suspend the rules and write without paying attention to correct grammar and proper punctuation? In addition to structured writing, students need to spend time involved in this free writing. Free writing allows students to warm up and become comfortable with the physical act and creative potential o...
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