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The unique format of a Playbook® with character colorization and specialized readability levels
is a proprietary method of book structure, writing, format, construction, re-construction, displaying and printing that is protected under Patent No. 6,683,611, 6,859,206, and 7,456,834 with additional patents pending.

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Elaine Carlson Being from the Midwest, Elaine found herself as a child surrounded by fields of corn and ample time to do what she loved best ... read. Today, she continues her favorite pastime while actively pursuing her writing career as well. Elaine is married and has three children.
About the Teacher Editors
	Amanda Hayes 1st Grade Teacher Miss Amanda Hayes obtained her BA in Literature and Writing Studies in 1997, and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in 1998, from California State University, San Marcos. Her work with children includes ownership and operation of the Auntie Gail's House child care center, participating as a reading tutor for physically and mentally challenged students at Hope University, teaching kindergarten, first grade, and fourth grade, as well as authorship of several children's stories. Miss Hayes developed her school's First Annual Writing Contest, taught summer Writing Seminars, and additionally created and implemented Young Author workshops for students in grades 4-8. Currently, Miss Hayes is working to complete her Masters in Literature and Writing Studies. Her passions for children, education, and literature continue to inspire her daily.
	Linda Helgevold 3rd Grade Teacher Growing up in a tiny town in Iowa, I have always had an intense passion for reading and writing. I graduated from Manning High School, Manning, Iowa in 1974 (one of 56 graduates!). I went on to the University of Iowa where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978. I became a counselor and coach (volleyball, cheerleading, and track) at an all-girl catholic high school called St. Mary's Academy from 1978-1986. Following my move to California, I went to the University of California, Irvine, to receive my teaching credential. I began teaching as a Title I teacher for Garden Grove Unified in 1988 and continue to this day. Presently, I am sharing a third grade classroom, and loving every minute of it! On a dare from my brother, a screenwriter, I began writing. I was accepted at the Institute of Children's Literature and completed coursework for their basic program as well as their Master's program. I have written one middle-grade novel, titled Me and Lizzie B, as well as several short stories and a few articles for children. I am happily married to my husband of 13 years, Kevin, and we have two children, Megan, who is 11, and Sam, who is 9. We reside in Irvine, CA.
About the Illustrator
	Chris Werner Chris has been drawing for as long as he can remember, and continues to do so as an illustrator and graphic designer. He grew up in Colorado, and continues to reside there with his wife Jennifer, and their children, Noah and Eliana.
____________________________________________________________________________ Home Copyright © 2008 All Contents. All Rights Reserved. Playbooks, Inc. Ladera Ranch, CA Playbook, Playbook Format, Playbook Advantage Format, and Playberized are trademarks of Playbooks, Inc. The unique format of a Playbook® with character colorization and specialized readability levels is a proprietary method of book structure, writing, format, construction, re-construction, displaying and printing that is protected under Patent No. 6,683,611, 6,859,206, and 7,456,834 with additional patents pending.