Alice G. Duckett
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An Educator with 31 years of teaching experience, the Shadowpurr-r-rPress Author worked mostly in Marshall County, Albertville City School Systems of Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida. I have published over 375 articles, features and columns in newspapers and magazines including The Gadsden Times, The Sand Mountain Reporter, The Tribune News, The Islander, The Island Chronicle, Transitions Abroad Travel Magazine, Alabama Wildlife Magazine, Alabama Conservation Magazine, and The Christian Advocate.
Alice has had the privilege of winning 12 writing awards in competitions around the Southeast. I have been an editor for writing organizations such as the Council of Authors and Journalists, and several professional teacher organization newsletters.
Currently she has published a workbook for kids and families, "Digging from Attics to Basements" - a how-to book on compiling Family History. This is going to accompany my programs, "Genealogy from a Christian Perspective" and "Fun with Genealogy for Kids" which I present in churches, at civic organizations, and Genealogy Society meetings.
I am also working on a series of nostalgic vignettes about growing up in rural North Georgia. I enjoy presenting stories, readings and special programs in school settings.
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Digging From Attics To Basements
Book: Digging From Attics To Basements
Author: Alice G. Duckett
Publisher: Shadowpurr-r-rPress
Published: Dec 2006
ISBN#: 0979136601
Price: $9.95ea.
"Digging from Attics to Basements" - a how-to book on compiling Family History. Why take the time to go on a search for your family history ? Well, all kids, even you, need to know Who you came from? And Where? When? Why? & How? It's a challenge to see how far back you can trace your ancestors. You'll have a great time looking "From Attics to Basements" (and even in Cemetaries) to see what you can discover to tell you more about your family. So finding out your family history, tracing your genealogy, and meeting, visiting as many relatives as you can, will create a connection for you with your family members "Then and now"...
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One Step At A Time
Book: One Step At A Time
Author: Alice G. Duckett
Publisher: Booksurge Press
Published: Jan. 2010
ISBN#: 1439260486
Price: $9.95
What would you do if you had 100 legs? A story of three little centipedes who learn that having 100 legs is a real blessing! The Book encourages children to solve their problems through thinking things out, trying hard, not giving up, and going "One Step At A Time". Children will identify with how the centipedes figure out how to get where they want to go--somewhere Special for each. Parents, Classroom Teachers and Sunday School Teachers will find the book effective to check reader skills. Activities at the end of the book include fun facts about real centipedes, scientific pictures of centipedes, "draw your own centipedes" art page, questions to ponder, and a glossary. Pre Schoolers will love hearing the story read to them. Annie B. Lee, Author & Illustrator, illustrated "One Step At A Time".
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Memories - Ties to the Past & Future
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I am a former resident of Cartersville, GA, being born and raised there. In high school I was in the CHS band, a majorette, and started my interest in writing in the high school journalism class. I wrote a column in the CHS school news paper, then called "The Chipper".
In college at Auburn University I was in the Auburn band, a college majorette there and a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. I wrote several pieces for the Auburn newspaper, "The Plainsman". I met my husband in the Auburn band as he was the Drum Major. After college I lived a year in Cartersville while my husband was in Viet Nam as a Marine helicopter pilot.
Later we moved to Florida, Louisiana and Alabama and I continued to visit often in Cartersville seeing relatives, parents, sister, and friends. I've kept up with a number of residents through the years and always attend my CHS high school reunions. My dad, Mr. J. Hugh Gilreath, Jr. (now 93 years of age) still lives on Hillside Drive in Cartersville. He ran the Gilreath Hardware Store on Main Street for many years. My mother, the late Marion N. Gilreath (who died at 90 years of age), was librarian at Cartersville Middle School. All this is to point out that I have strong ties to Cartersville and still love coming back often...
Sincerely,
Alice Gilreath Duckett
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School and Library Programs
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"Meet the Man in the Yellow Hat"— "Miss Allie" portrays the man in the yellow hat in costume. She entertains with info on the author of the Curious George books and a reading of a Curious George story complete with a visit from—who else? her monkey puppet Curious George. (Grades K-2)
"Storyland Caravan"—Join "Miss Allie" as she reads a story from the best in children's literature. Presentation includes discussion and an art activity. Caldecott and Newberry Award winners are used. (Grades K-5)
"Digging from Attics to Basements" — Learn how to start your own search for your family history. "Miss Allie" in Victorian costume will get you started through activities, a storytelling selection and displays of old family photos and artifacts. (Grades 2-5)
"A Visit from Madame Du'Quette" (Alice Duckett)— Conversational French and French Culture will come alive through a visit with the colorful costumed character of Madame Du'Quette. (Grades 2-5)
To schedule a visit with the author/speaker contact: Alice G. Duckett - "Miss Allie" - Info@shadowpurr-r-rpress.com tel. 256-237-7123
"Digging from Attics to Basements" are $9.95ea.; "One Step At A Time" is $9.95 each, and the Gift bags containing everything you need to do the family history project including workbook range from $13.95-$25.00
Great Holiday, Birthday and Special Event gifts for kids and grandkids - The Whole Family !
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