Maity SchrecengostMaity Schrecengost is an author and former classroom teacher now specializing in helping K-5 teachers teach elaboration and writing craft. She is the author of Researching Issues, Writing Whizardry, Writing Whizardry (Second Edition), Voice Whizardry High Above the Hippodrome, Research to Write, Researching Events, Researching People, Write to be Read, and the award-winning Tasso of Tarpon Springs, and Panther Girl. Maity is a skilled teacher-trainer, and she presents workshops at schools and libraries, professional conferences, and writers' institutes. Maity's engaging approach to research and her love of Florida history make her a sought-after speaker at Young Authors' conferences and school in-service workshops and seminars. Read More Read Less