Peterson, Cris
PETERSON, Cris
PETERSON, Cris. American, b. 1952. Genres: Children's fiction, Children's non-fiction, History. Career: Dairy farmer, writer, and public speaker in Grantsburg, WI, 1973-; insurance agent, Grantsburg, 1986-2000; Universal Press Syndicate, Kansas City, nationally syndicated columnist, 1992-98. Author of "Huckleberry Bookshelf," a weekly children's book column appearing in 20 newspapers nationwide until 1999. Publications: Extra Cheese, Please!: Mozzarella's Journey from Cow to Pizza, 1994; Family Literacy Book, 1995; Harvest Year, 1996; Horsepower, 1997; Century Farm, 1999; Amazing Grazing, 2001; Wild Horses, 2003. Contributor of stories and articles to periodicals. Address: 23250 S Williams Rd, Grants- burg, WI 54840, U.S.A.
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