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Kindling Words Steering Committee

Kindling Words is coordinated by traditionally published authors, illustrators and editors. 

Kindling Words East Co-Directors: Crystal Allen & Kristen Kiesling 
Kindling Words East Registrar: Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Kindling Words West Director: Kristen Kiesling 
Kindling Words West Registrar: Sunshine Bacon  
Treasurer: Sally Wilkins 

Additional Steering Committee Members: 
Alvina Ling
Harold Underdown
Christine Taylor-Butler
Carolyn Dee Flores 
Christopher Denise

Emeritus Members: 
Alison James
Gregory Maguire
Tanya Lee Stone
Mary Lee Donovan

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If you are an author or illustrator you must have at least one book published or under contract that meets ALL of these criteria. If you are an editor you must currently work for a publishing house that meets ALL of these criteria, or if you are currently an editor whose prior work history matches these criteria, you are also eligible (and please check all five boxes below).
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