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Phyllis J. Perry is a Boulder, Colorado author who has written more than 90 books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for children and adults.
She enjoys speaking with groups via Zoom.
Meet Phyllis J. Perry, a distinguished educator and prolific author hailing from a quaint gold mining town in the Sierra Nevada foothills of northern California. Phyllis embarked on her academic journey at the University of California, Berkeley, where she pursued a degree in English. Her passion for education led her to teach in the Bay Area while completing her Master's Degree in Education at California State University, San Francisco. She further honed her craft in poetry while teaching at Golden West Junior College and pursuing studies at California State University, Long Beach.
Relocating to Boulder, Colorado with her family, Phyllis earned a doctorate in Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her career in the Boulder Valley Schools was marked by roles as a teacher, curriculum specialist, Director of Talented & Gifted Education, and a building principal, before she took early retirement to dedicate herself to writing full-time.
Phyllis?s creative spirit extends beyond writing. She has been an active participant in Boulder community theatre and enjoys the great outdoors with her family, hiking and camping in Rocky Mountain National Park. An avid geocacher, Phyllis explores hidden treasures with her husband using a GPS receiver. Her artistic talents also include basket making, incorporating intricate Native American designs.
Phyllis writes extensively for both children and adults, spanning genres of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. She is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators, the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association, and the Colorado Authors' League. Her diverse interests and commitment to literature and education make her a cherished voice in her community and an inspiration to readers and aspiring writers alike.
