Crutcher @ the Zoo, March 17, 18 & 19, 2003

MARCH 2003
Crutcher @ THE ZOO
Kalamazoo, MI

Great promotional postcard used to advertise Crutcher's three-day marathon. He survived. In fact, he had a great time, thanks to Kevin King, librarian fantastico.

	Crutcher, Terry Davis and host teacher Tate Thompson's little Hogan (Kansas, 2/12/03).

FEBRUARY 2003
Tate Thompson's Hogan.
Junction City, KS

Teacher and author Tate Thompson hosted Chris Crutcher and Terry Davis at his Junction City, Kansas high school. Of course, who could resist holding Tate's newborn baby? For a look at more photos from this wonderful event, click HERE.

	A Merry Christmas, thanks to Jerred, Brenda and Stevie!

DECEMBER 2002
Holiday Cheer 
Spokane, WA

This holiday gift was too good to pack away for the season. It won a place in Crutcher's office all-year-long.  Jerred, Brenda and Stevie (you know who you are) put their heads together to come up with these nine laser-etched ornaments, one for each of CC's book titles. Check them out. 

	Mandy Sharman, the King, Megan Giovale and Peggy Springer do a little light reading at the Tuscon AETA Conference, October of 2002. A closer look...what's wrong with this picture?

OCTOBER 2002
Things are not what they seem...
Tucson, AZ

Chris got this photograph from Dian at AETA in March of 2003 -- a moment captured at the AETA conference in Tucson, October 2002.  Great picture of some of the attendees, but if you'll take a close look at the literary works of art they're reading, you'll capture a glimpse of Crutcher's sense of humor. Many thanks for Dian for sharing this great memory.

	Author Teri S. Lesesne (co-author Rosemary Chance not pictured).

AUGUST 2002
Another Hit List?
Houston, TX.

It's okay...this time.  Crutcher wrote the forward for Texas literature expert Teri S. Lesesne and co-author Rosemary Chance's great new book, HIT LIST FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2: FREQUENTLY CHALLENGED BOOKS.  It's a  "hit" on any roster.  Check out this excerpt from the foreward:   

"I donšt pretend to have the persuasive powers to change the minds of the censors.  There will always be people who believe it is their 'moral' duty to watch over all of us rather than simply watch over themselves.  What I wish they understood is this:  Every time we adults show kids we are afraid of something that is offensive to us, we take ourselves off that short list of people to turn to in a true crisis."  
~ Chris Crutcher 

	Brenda is a hero, no matter how you slice it.

JULY 2002
One Kickin' Skier

Brenda has energy most people only dream of harnessing, and courage way off the charts. When she faces a challenge, she never gives up. That makes her one of Crutcher's heroes. 

JUNE 2002
Hoopfest Boogie
Spokane, WA.

Stevie is no stranger to athletics. She plays soccer like an Olympian, runs track way out front, and tackles nearly every sport with the same tenacity. But when she hit's Spokane's famous celebration of half-court basketball, Hoopfest, she kicks BUTT. Go get 'um, Stevie!  Chris is mighty proud of you!

Bulletin board photo courtesy of Lolly, the best YA librarian in Scranton, PA.

1995 IRONMAN
Spokane, WA

This brochure helped anounce the publication of hiw "new" book IROMAN. It features Crutcher standing in front his his mailbox at his house.

	New Crutcher interview, page 88.

IS CRUTCHER A  "CHILDREN'S WRITER?" 

No, not really. Crutcher's work appeals to thoughtful, mature reader of all ages. Universal  elements within his books defy traditional barriers. But Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff recognized Crutcher's popularity within the young adult readership, and so featured an insightful interview in her compilation, THE ABC'S OF WRITING FOR CHILDREN. Check it out, if you get the chance -- page 88.

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