Writer, Storyteller, Educator

Background

Carol Hamilton was appointed Poet Laureate of Oklahoma by the governor in January, 1995.  She was 1982 Teacher of the year for Mid-Del Schools.  She has taught in the Creative Studies Division of the University of Central Oklahoma, and Spanish at Rose State College.

A very prolific author, Carol has published articles, short stories, and poetry in the U.S., England, Canada, Puerto Rico, India, Hawaii, and Australia.  Her books include:

            The Dawn Seekers (for ages 8-12) 
Winner of the 1998 Southwest Book Award and included in 4th grade readers for D.C. Heath.
            The Mystery Of Black Mesa (for ages 8-12)
Winner of the 1996 Cherubim Award.
            Once The Dust (poetry chapbook)
Winner of a 1992 Oklahoma Book Award and Pegasus Award.
            Daring The Wind (poetry chapbook)
            Legends Of Poland
Legerdemain Finalist in the Oklahoma Book Awards 2000
            I'm Not From Neptune (children's novel)
            Breaking Bread, Breaking Silence (a poetry book)

Main Focus
Carol teaches respect for diversity as a writer, a storyteller, and a musician.  She offers programs with traditional instruments from Poland and Bolivia.  This very versatile teacher also leads workshops for all ages using Greek myths, Spanish stories and astronomy.

Availability
Carol teaches students throughout Oklahoma and Kansas.

Fee
Negotiable

Contact:  www.carolhamilton.org