Bill lectures at schools around the country, answers mail from his readers, and of course, works on his books. Bill wallace early childhood center is a public school located in chickasha, ok. Toasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories to scare one another, and catching fish was always fun. He also traveled throughout the united states, speaking to children at schools, libraries and elsewhere. Carol wallace has written popular easy readers including one nosy pup, which won the garden state childrens book award. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. His forty fiveyear marriage lasted until his death in 2012. Chickasha chickashas most famous writer, childrens book author bill wallace, returns home for a free writers workshop april 12 at the university of science and arts.
It has 476 students in grades pk, k1 with a studentteacher ratio of 19 to 1. Oklahoma author bill wallace died in his chickasha home monday after a battle with lung cancer. Bill still lives in chickasha with his wife, son, four dogs, three cats, and two horses. Longtime chickasha educator and author bill wallace is dead. Bill wallace biography, family life and everything about. Wallace was born and raised in chickasha, oklahoma. Bill wallace has won nineteen childrens state awards and been awarded the arrell gibson lifetime achievement award for childrens literature from the oklahoma center for the book. Shannon springs park in chickasha ok according to several sources, the christmas lighting industry has had an amazing increase in growth over the last 10 years. Wallace wrote 31 childrens books and coauthored seven books with his wife of 45 years, carol wallace. He was an animal lover whose books mirrored that love for all sorts of animals from cats and dogs to lizards and ferrets. Having discovered the true nature of the old woman known as the witch of blackwater swamp, fifth grader ted must decide whether to come to her aid when she is accused of the thefts plaguing his small louisiana town. Chickasha public school district includes chickasha high school, chickasha middle school, lincoln elementary, grand elementary, and the bill wallace early childhood center. He often coauthored books with his wife carol wallace.
Bill wallace is the author of many awardwinning novels for gradeschool and middlegrade readers. Chickasha, ok, public schools, a teacher at the fourthgrade center, 197174, kindergarten teacher, 1974, assistant principal at the ninthgrade center, 1976, principal and physical education teacher at west elementary school, 197788. The chickasha, oklahoma elementary school where he served as both a. The christmas spurs by bill wallace, hardcover barnes. Bill wallace, author of a dog called kitty, on librarything. He has written over 30 books, seven of which have received awards, including a dog called kitty, beauty and red dog. The chickasha, oklahoma elementary school where he served as both a teacher and a principal was renamed the bill wallace early education center in his honor. Bill wallace early childhood center pto home facebook. Jan 31, 2012 awardwinning childrens author william bill wallace died monday in his chickasha home after a battle with lung cancer. He studied professional writing at the university of. His wife, carol, collaborated with him on seven books.
Amanda guthridge finds adventure and romance when she and her mother travel to the texasoklahoma frontier on a trip to save the buffalo. Bill wallace 19472012 was an american author of childrens books. Bill wallace author bio, age, family, education, spouse. Red dog, buffalo gal, danger in quicksand swamp, beauty, aloha summer, watchdog and the coyotes, and coyote autumn.
Awardwinning author bill wallace started writing after a tough year of teaching fourth graders. They could also read books by her and about her at. Bill wallace early childhood center in chickasha, ok niche. Childrens author bill wallace died on january 30 at his home in chickasa, okla.
He started as a teacher of elementary students who later on encouraged him to be a writer. Bill wallace books, biography, contact information. In many cases, animals play key roles, and sometimes are even the main characters of wallaces books. A teacheradministrator turned author, william bill wallace was a remarkable childrens author. In recognition of bill wallaces contributions to education, the chickasha public schools named the bill wallace early childhood center in honor of him. Jan 30, 2012 bill wallace was an american teacher and later an author of childrens books. Join facebook to connect with bill wallace and others you may know. Wallace wrote 31 childrens books and coauthored seven books with his wife of 45 years. Along with riding their horses, he and his friends enjoyed campouts and fishing trips. An american author, he is known for childrens works such as a dog called kitty, danger on panther peak, and snot stew. The chickasha area arts council caac hosts wallace at 1 p. The wallace family spends much of their spare time outdoors fishing, and tending cattle on the family farm. Authorbill wallace was born on august 1, 1947 in chickasha oklahoma and he is married to carol ann piddle. He became a writer to survive his first year as a teacher.
Terms and conditions contact us 2020 tyler technologies. His stories, some set in the historic old west and others taking place in the present day, offer adventure and a dash of comedy for young audiences. Author bill wallaces complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Awardwinning childrens author william bill wallace died monday in his chickasha home after a battle with lung cancer.
Chickasha oklahoma photograph christmas glow by lana trussell christmas festival of lights glowing on a lake in chickasha, oklahoma this was the best light show weve seen. Bill wallace ec center located in chickasha, oklahoma ok. As he says, trying to read to a class of 25 kids who arent listening is downright miserable. Finally, students asked me to tell stories about when i was growing up. For someone who made his mark in life writing books, wallace got a shaky.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. What is the address of author bill wallace answers. Bill wallace was born in chickasha, oklahoma on august 1, 1947. Bill wallace net worth, salary, age, height, bio, wiki. He is a former teacher and an american author of children themed books who is best known for one of the 1992 bestselling book, a dog called kitty. William bill wallace was born on august 1, 1947 in chickasha, oklahoma and passed away january 30, 2012. Youll need your account number and last payment amount. Bill wallace early childhood center pto 2301 s 16th st, chickasha, oklahoma 73018 rated 4.
She has collaborated with her husband, bill wallace, on the meanest hound around and other chapter books. Some of the published credits of bill wallace include the dog who thought he was santa, danger on panther peak, snot stew, and totally disgusting. The screen allows for email messaging, or for snailmailing to wallace kids books inc, 2549 county st 2780, chickasha, ok 73018. Chickasha is the current location of a historic schoolhouse that served black children in grady county. In many cases, animals play key roles, and sometimes are even the main characters of wallace s books. Carol has coauthored books with bill and is an award winning author for her books for younger children that include one nosy pup and turkeys together. An american author, he is known for childrens works such as. Chickasha chickasha s most famous writer, childrens book author bill wallace, returns home for a free writers workshop april 12 at the university of science and arts. Carol and bill wallace live in chickasha, oklahoma.
Bill wallace was an american teacher and later an author of childrens books. William bill wallace august 1, 1947 january 30, 2012 was an american teacher and later an author of childrens books. Bill wallace was born in chickasha, ok on august 1, 1947. Bill wallace books, author biography, and reading level. Bill wallace was born in chickasha, oklahoma where he later spent ten years as a principal and physical education teacher at the same elementary school he attended as a child. Some of the published credits of bill wallace include the dog who thought he was santa, danger. Bill wallace was born on august 01, 1947 and died on january 30, 2012. Bill wallace books, author biography, and reading level scholastic. Since then, this former elementaryschool teacher has written over 25 books and won numerous awards. Wallace graduated with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the. William bill wallace wrote 31 childrens books and coauthored seven books with his wife of 45 years, carol wallace. An american author, he is known for childrens works such as a dog called kitty.
His fourthgrade students inspired him to create real books, because they. He said his class loved the stories that he wrote for them and the students was trying to persuade him to. Ultimate kick by wallace, bill superfoot and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His more than 30 books for children have been honored with 22 childvoted. When we got to chickasha, daddy stopped at hardees.
Utility billing chickasha, ok municipal online services. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Bill wallace author of a dog called kitty goodreads. Wallace bill superfoot abebooks shop for books, art. Bill wallace born august 1, 1947 is famous for being childrens author. The bill wallace early childhood center is dedicated to the awardwinning oklahoma author william bill wallace, who wrote a dog called kitty. Bill wallace 1947 biography personal, addresses, career. Wallace, 64, died early monday at his home, surrounded by family, following a yearandahalf battle with cancer. Wallace, 64, died early monday at his home, surrounded by family, following a.
Friends of the library to host book signing for wallaces. Sister recalls bill wallace chickasha express star. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. He started writing to quiet down his fourth grade students, who loved his stories and encouraged him to make real books. Wallace was born on august 1, 1947 in chickasha, oklahoma.
He and his best friend, gary, spent the day shooting shad with bow and. He is a former teacher and principal of west elementary school, now known as the bill wallace early childhood center. That doggone calf by bill wallace, carol wallace, paperback. Bill wallace, a native of chickasha, is a well known childrens author. His works include a dog named kitty and the legend of thunderfoot. Bill wallace is a published author and a narrator of childrens books. On his farm in chickasha, oklahoma, he has five dogs, two horses, and three. Bill wallace is the author of many awardwinning novels for gradeschool and. One of the most memorable trips took place on the far side of lake lawtonka, at the base of mt. He wrote books that made kids laugh, cry, and think.
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