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"Language is like music, each word with its own sound, rhythm, and meaning. When I write, I play with words and ideas, and put them together to create something exciting and new!"
Alice McGinty lives in Urbana, Illinois with her husband and two sons. She enjoys being outdoors, reading, playing the guitar, being with her family, and, of course, writing.
- Recipient, 2002 and 2005 Champaign-Urbana Community Schools Foundation Grant
- Guest Author and workshop leader at the 2007 Statewide Illinois Young Authors Conference
- Keynote speaker at regional Young Authors Conferences
- Downstate Coordinator for Illinois SCBWI (Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)
- Conference presenter
- Writing Instructor
"Students are entranced as Alice shares her experience as a writer."
- Pam Green, Teacher, Urbana, IL
"Audiences always come away with interesting ideas and fresh perspectives. Alice is one of the best presenters I have ever had the pleasure of seeing."
- Ruth Siburt, Library/Computer specialist, Decatur, IL
"Alice is incredible, well-informed, and confident, an encouraging instructor who engaged everyone."
- Class participant