Illinois Authors

Jeanna M. Zivalich

Born: 1969 in Chicago, Illinois
Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Zivalich was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. She still resides there today.

Biography: Jeanna M. Zivalich is an American author and creator of children’s stories, known for her unique style of using inspiring messages and graphics in each story she creates. Her stories are published in both English and Spanish. Jeanna was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, the 4th daughter in a family of 5 girls, her father was born in Haiti and her mother born in Puerto Rico. Jeanna has been an avid writer since her early teenage years, writing several short stories and poetic lyrics, ''Between The Raindrops'' and ''Dance on the Horizon'', published and featured in 1987; both gained recognition in the National Library of Poetry. Her creative skills include song lyrics for a private label music CD in 1999 and several short skits performed for various live audiences. She is currently working on her sixth book release; ''Jesus Loves Me This I Know''. Jeanna writes children stories that are not only fun, captivating, inspiring and entertaining for your child, but also instills moral values which are the core foundation that attributes to healthy development of children.

Primary Literary Genre(s): Fiction

Primary Audience(s): Children

Email: jeannazbooks@jeannazbooks.com
Website: http://jeannazbooks.com
Jeanna M. Zivalich on WorldCat : http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=jeanna+m.+zivalich

Selected Titles

	A children's Bible story about Creation ISBN: 9781502545305 OCLC: 907942646 This story will walk you through each of the seven days when God created the world and everything in it.
	Don't be so mean Jean! ISBN: 9781499752304 OCLC: 907942644 Seven-year-old Jean wants to go out and play but she has been told to do other things around the house instead. She gets an attitude and makes her younger sister cry, and gets a lecture from her Dad. When Jean finally realizes she's being mean and apologizes, she feels better.
	Gymnastics Jean / ISBN: 1500946702 OCLC: 907942645 Seven-year-old Jean wants to participate in gymnastics but when she trys out for the Twirling Queens Team at school, she doesn't make the cut. With help from her coach she hopes to try out again and make it!