Winding Ways (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780991484348)

Fran Orenstein, Ed.D., is the award-winning author of novels, short stories, and poetry for kids, 'tweens, teens, and adults. She wrote her first poem at age eight and submitted a short story to a magazine at age twelve. Fran has been a teacher, written professionally as a magazine editor/writer, counseled people with disabilities, and also wrote political speeches, newsletters, legislation, and promotional material while working for New Jersey State Government for twenty-two years. She has published academically, and written professional papers on gender equity and violence prevention, which she presented at national and international conferences. Fran managed programs for women in gender equity, childcare, and disabilities, as well as serving as Special Projects and Disabilities Officer for the AmeriCorps Commission in New Jersey. Fran has a BA in Early Childhood Education, a MEd in Counseling Psychology, and an Ed.D. in Child and Youth Studies. She especially loves writing for kids and teens, and considers her children and grandchildren her best inspiration. All Fran's books are available at on-line bookstores in EBook and paperback format.