Linda J. Hawkins

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Alexander and the Great Food Fight

Alexander and the Great Vegetable Feud

Catering to Children

The Unspoken Language of
Fans and Flowers

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Heart to Heart Publishing, Inc.
519 Muddy Creek Rd.
Morgantown, KY 42261
Phone: 1-888-526-5589 (Toll Free)
or 270-526-5589
Fax: 270-526-7489

Linda J. Hawkins grew up in a small town in Kentucky. She attended Western Kentucky University, and went on to receive a diploma in children's literature. She would like children to have fun while learning. For eleven years, she was advocate and volunteer crisis counselor. She saw the suffering inflicted upon children's lives and desired to bring rays of hope and smiles to their troubled hearts.

Linda was editor of an inspirational newsletter, Heart to Heart, for 10 years. Her stories and poems have also been dramatized in the school systems and public libraries. Linda's writing style both entertains and educates children. Linda serves on the board of directors for Healthy Families International based in Los Angeles California. She was appointed in March of 2007.

Linda J. Hawkins is the author of Alexander and the Great Food Fight/Alexander and the Great Vegetable Feud, Alexander Enjoys His Fruits & Vegetables (flip book), Alexander's Enrichment Activities and Catering to Children with Recipes for Memorable Teas, The Unspoken Language of Fans and Flowers with Recipes.

She has appeared on television sharing information about her books, and has been featured in national magazines, plus there have been reviews and mentions in other media.

She is a member of the following organizations:

SCWBI Society of Children's Writers Book Illustrators

IMBP Independent Marketing Book Publishers

BCWG Butler County Writers Group

She lives in Western Kentucky with her husband Ray of 35 years. Her two sons, Derek and Jeremy are married and have blessed their family with one little girl each, two more reasons for writing!

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Linda J. Hawkins has received the following double award for her book "The Unspoken Language of Fans and Flowers":

Book Award

A sampling of praise for Linda J. Hawkins and her books:

	*TEA A Magazine* "There's a unique pleasure in having a tea party …(Catering to Children with Recipes for Memorable Teas) gives all the inspiration and guidance you need."
	*TeaTime* "In a world where time often moves too fast for us and childhood is lost to school events, athletic pursuits and computer screens, it is indeed comforting to know of those who purposefully spend their days helping children be children. Linda Hawkins travels far and wide to introduce school-age children to tea. Her philosophy is that children learn best when they are having fun, so her presentations are geared to be pleasurable and memorable."
	*TeaTime* "In her bid to celebrate the traditions of yesteryear and guide others in slowing the pace in today's "rush-rush, hurry-hurry" world, Linda has admirably succeeded. The Unspoken Language of Fans & Flowers will no doubt be a personal favorite and a source-book for all who wish to savor life's subtler pleasures and most precious moments."
	*ARTS across Kentucky* "Linda J. Hawkins work is all geared toward educating and entertaining… her efforts to juggle many projects would seem daunting to most, but Hawkins successfully wears many hats, all of them wide brimmed, of course!"
	*Kentucky Living* "…why not take advantage of a beautiful day and have a tea party.. Linda J. Hawkins will lead you through each step of the time-honored tradition with her book Catering to Children with Recipes for Memorable Teas."

For any additional information, please contact Linda J. Hawkins at 270-526-5589 or hawkinslindaj@logantele.com.

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