1 Mississippi 2 Mississippi A Mississippi Number Book

Michael Shoulders, Ed. D., has been an educator for more than 28 years. He received his doctorate from Tennessee State University. Michael enjoys conducting author visits at schools and speaking about literacy issues to students, teachers, and parents. This is Michael's fifth book with Sleeping Bear Press. His titles include M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet and V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet. Michael is a proud member of the International Reading Association. Michael lives in Clarksville, Tennessee with his wife Debbie. They have three children, Jason, Ryan, and Meghann. Learn more about Michael at www.michaelshoulders.com. Rick Anderson grew up in the Mississippi Delta, earned a master's degree in Art Education from Delta State University, and began his teaching career in 1975 in Greenville, Mississippi. He retired from the classroom in 1993 to continue his artistic career. As a professional artist, Rick has exhibited throughout the United States and has won numerous awards. 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi: A Mississippi Number Book, is Rick's fourth book with Sleeping Bear Press. He also illustrated M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet. Rick is also an International Reading Association member. He lives in Clinton, Mississippi, with his wife Merrie. They have one son, Denman. Learn more about Rick at www.rickandersonart.com.Shoulders, Michael is the author of '1 Mississippi 2 Mississippi A Mississippi Number Book', published 2005 under ISBN 9781585361885 and ISBN 1585361887.