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about author
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MEET AUTHOR JEANNE BENDER:
Jeanne Bender is an American author born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the 2nd of eight children. She has been writing stories and poetry since the 3rd grade. Jeanne also writes children's chapter books at a 2nd-3rd grade reading level. She received a business degree in Long Beach, California, then studied literature in Seattle, Washington and Oxford, England. Her beginning chapter books are popular with young readers because of their colorful characters and heartwarming, storytelling style. In the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books the protagonist, a puppy named Lindie Lou captures the hearts of children worldwide. Jeanne loves to travel and has visited every continent. She chooses unique geographical locations to share with her readers. One book takes place on an organic farm, another above the arctic circle, and book 7 is about the Moon, to name a few. Bender's books introduce diverse cultures, including life lessons printed in red letters throughout her books. Kirkus Reviews described the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books as "an empathetic guide for young children trying to cope with their own expanding boundaries." Fans are adding new locations to their travel lists because of the places described in Bender's books. Her books are realistic fiction, include actual locations, historic stories, social events, maps, and landmarks. Jeanne loves to meet her readers. She video visits with students in classrooms across the globe. Because of the educational tools provided on the lindielou.com website, for free, these chapter books are being used as an "educational tool" by teachers, librarians, and reading specialists everywhere. Bender's books were awarded the prestigious Mom"s Choice Gold Award for Excellence, chosen as a "Staff pick" by the Children's Book Council, her Island Treasure books was selected by the New Zealand Literacy Association for their Annual Convention Book Launch segment, awarded the "Seal of Approval" from Story Monsters Ink, featured on the cover of Publishers Weekly, and considered a "safe read" by teachers and parents everywhere.
Bender lives in Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA and Cabo San Lucas, MX but considers the universe her home.
Jeanne Bender is an American author born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the 2nd of eight children. She has been writing stories and poetry since the 3rd grade. Jeanne also writes children's chapter books at a 2nd-3rd grade reading level. She received a business degree in Long Beach, California, then studied literature in Seattle, Washington and Oxford, England. Her beginning chapter books are popular with young readers because of their colorful characters and heartwarming, storytelling style. In the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books the protagonist, a puppy named Lindie Lou captures the hearts of children worldwide. Jeanne loves to travel and has visited every continent. She chooses unique geographical locations to share with her readers. One book takes place on an organic farm, another above the arctic circle, and book 7 is about the Moon, to name a few. Bender's books introduce diverse cultures, including life lessons printed in red letters throughout her books. Kirkus Reviews described the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books as "an empathetic guide for young children trying to cope with their own expanding boundaries." Fans are adding new locations to their travel lists because of the places described in Bender's books. Her books are realistic fiction, include actual locations, historic stories, social events, maps, and landmarks. Jeanne loves to meet her readers. She video visits with students in classrooms across the globe. Because of the educational tools provided on the lindielou.com website, for free, these chapter books are being used as an "educational tool" by teachers, librarians, and reading specialists everywhere. Bender's books were awarded the prestigious Mom"s Choice Gold Award for Excellence, chosen as a "Staff pick" by the Children's Book Council, her Island Treasure books was selected by the New Zealand Literacy Association for their Annual Convention Book Launch segment, awarded the "Seal of Approval" from Story Monsters Ink, featured on the cover of Publishers Weekly, and considered a "safe read" by teachers and parents everywhere.
Bender lives in Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA and Cabo San Lucas, MX but considers the universe her home.
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Real Name: Jeanne Bender-Irvine.
Bender has traveled the globe with her puppy Lindie Lou. Together they have had many amazing adventures. Bender shares their stories in a begining chapter books series titled the Lindie Lou Adventure Series. Lindie Lou Adventure Series Bender's books were piloted by a group of elementary school educators for students in the 1st to 3rd grades. These adorable chapter books include several dozen color illustrations, large fonts, and real-life adventure stories. Fun facts, a quick quiz, and a calendar of events which can be found in the back of each book. Parents and teachers tell Bender they love the life lessons children learn from these realistic-fiction books. The Lindie Lou Adventure Series books are now being read by all ages, across the globe. Growing Up Bender was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She was the second oldest of eight children. Early on, Bender realized she loved animals. At the age of nine, she was given the chance to hatch six gosling eggs in her family’s garage. They hatched successfully and followed Bender around the neighborhood. Bender never gave up her love for animals and has cared for several pets throughout her lifetime, but her favorite was her cocker spaniel named La Petite Lindie Lou Peek-a-boo. Education After high school, Bender moved from Wisconsin to Long Beach, California. She attended college and graduated with a degree in business. After a few years, Bender moved to Pasadena, California where she became a real estate broker. Bender enjoyed selling homes and liked helping families move into their new homes and the community. Years later Bender decided to move to Beverly Hills, California, where she continued to sell houses. Bender also managed her husband's engineering company. He was a world-wide consultant. He designed air pollution control systems for the steel industry. During this time Bender traveled around the world with him. She shared her travel stories with her family and friends. They enjoyed them so much, they encouraged Bender to continue to write about her travels. So, Bender decided to write her stories over the shoulders and through the eyes of her puppy, Lindie Lou. 
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FUN FACTS
City of Birth: Sheboygan State of Birth: Wisconsin Country of Birth: USA Current City: Seattle-San Diego-Cabo San Lucas Current State: WA-CA-BCS Current Country: USA-Mexico - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Favorite Children's Book: Charlotte's Web Favorite Author: Hans Christian Andersen Favorite Artist or Illustrator: Kate Willows Favorite Animal or Pet: Dog Favorite Thing to do in your free time: Yoga Favorite Color: Yellow Favorite Number: 2 Favorite Place to Visit: The World Favorite Month of the Year: October Favorite Season: Autumn Favorite Food: Pumpkin Stir-fry Favorite Lindie Lou Memory: Lindie Lou pushed the door open and ran down a hallway at an elementary school. Bender saw her sneak out, so she chased after her. Lindie Lou ran into a 2nd-grade classroom. The kids and the teacher tried to catch her, but she was too fast. Everyone cheered when Lindie Lou escaped through an open door on the other side of the room. Then, she ran down another hallway. We all chased after her. It was quite a scene. Lindie Lou ran as fast as she could. She loved the adventure. Halfway down the hallway, Bender tried to catch Lindie Lou, but she tripped over one of Lindie Lou's huge paws and fell on the floor. Bender was not hurt. She actually started to laugh. And so did everyone else. Finally, Bender caught up with Lindie Lou, picked her up, and gave her a big hug. Lindie Lou licked her face. At this point, there were at least 50 students and a few teachers around Bender and Lindie Lou. Everyone clapped and cheered. The chase was over, so Bender, Lindie Lou, and the teachers walked the kids back to their classrooms. But, before they entered, they lined up so everyone could pet Lindie Lou who loved visiting the kids. While in line, everyone sang the Lindie Lou song which they had learned the day before from the lindielou.com website. Bender shared other Lindie Lou adventures and showed the students color illustrations from the Lindie Lou book series. She also taught them how to write a book. A fun day and a sweet memory indeed. |
Becoming a Writer
When Bender was growing up, she liked to write stories and poems. Her teachers told her she was a very good writer. When Bender became an adult, she shared many of her travel stories with friends and family. They told her how good they were and that she should share her stories with others. Bender studied and improved her writing skills in Seattle, Washington, and at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Her teachers helped Bender learn what it takes to become an author. One day Bender was on the Internet looking for a puppy. She found the cutest cocker spaniel she had ever seen. Bender contacted the owner and adopted the puppy. Her name was Lindie Lou and she lived in St. Louis, Missouri.
Lindie Lou flew on an airplane to her new home in Seattle and Bender met her at the airport. She fell in love with Lindie Lou the moment she saw her large green eyes and huge paws. Soon after they met, Bender decided to write stories about her life with Lindie Lou.
When Bender was growing up, she liked to write stories and poems. Her teachers told her she was a very good writer. When Bender became an adult, she shared many of her travel stories with friends and family. They told her how good they were and that she should share her stories with others. Bender studied and improved her writing skills in Seattle, Washington, and at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Her teachers helped Bender learn what it takes to become an author. One day Bender was on the Internet looking for a puppy. She found the cutest cocker spaniel she had ever seen. Bender contacted the owner and adopted the puppy. Her name was Lindie Lou and she lived in St. Louis, Missouri.
Lindie Lou flew on an airplane to her new home in Seattle and Bender met her at the airport. She fell in love with Lindie Lou the moment she saw her large green eyes and huge paws. Soon after they met, Bender decided to write stories about her life with Lindie Lou.
The Next Step
Writing made Bender happy and this made her feel good inside. So Bender decided to write a book about her puppy and the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books were born. Bender knew she had to find an editor, an illustrator, and a graphic designer. She knew an editor named Nancy Kiefer, so she asked her for her help. Kiefer agreed to edit the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books. Illustrator, Kate Willows, and graphic designer, Susan Harring also joined "Team Lindie Lou."
Writing made Bender happy and this made her feel good inside. So Bender decided to write a book about her puppy and the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books were born. Bender knew she had to find an editor, an illustrator, and a graphic designer. She knew an editor named Nancy Kiefer, so she asked her for her help. Kiefer agreed to edit the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books. Illustrator, Kate Willows, and graphic designer, Susan Harring also joined "Team Lindie Lou."
Getting Published
Bender and Kiefer spent many hours writing the Lindie Lou Adventure Series book. The first book took three and a half years to finish. They edited the book over 50 times! Together they spent a lot of time working long distance. Bender lives on the west coast in Seattle, Washington, and Kiefer lives in the Midwest in New London, Wisconsin.
The rest of the books took about nine months each to finish. There will be twelve books in the Lindie Lou Adventure Series. Each one will take place in a different month of the year, in a different location. Pina Publishing in Seattle, Washington, publishes all of The Lindie Lou Adventure Series books.
Bender and Kiefer spent many hours writing the Lindie Lou Adventure Series book. The first book took three and a half years to finish. They edited the book over 50 times! Together they spent a lot of time working long distance. Bender lives on the west coast in Seattle, Washington, and Kiefer lives in the Midwest in New London, Wisconsin.
The rest of the books took about nine months each to finish. There will be twelve books in the Lindie Lou Adventure Series. Each one will take place in a different month of the year, in a different location. Pina Publishing in Seattle, Washington, publishes all of The Lindie Lou Adventure Series books.
Bender Video Visiting with 2nd Graders
Video Visits
Author Jeanne Bender offers FREE video visits with classes all over the world!
She shares her experiences writing her books, discusses character development,
explains the life lessons in her books, and answers questions from
students and teachers.
For more information contact Jeanne Bender at:
https://lindielou.com/contact-us.html
Author Jeanne Bender offers FREE video visits with classes all over the world!
She shares her experiences writing her books, discusses character development,
explains the life lessons in her books, and answers questions from
students and teachers.
For more information contact Jeanne Bender at:
https://lindielou.com/contact-us.html
AUTHOR STUDY ACTIVITY PAGE
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