Ritthaler, Shelly

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RITTHALER, Shelly

RITTHALER, Shelly. American, b. 1955. Genres: Children's fiction, Young adult fiction. Career: Writer. Works with her husband on their ranch. Has taught creative writing for Eastern Wyoming College; trustee of the University of Wyoming. Publications: FOR CHILDREN: Dinosaurs for Lunch, 1993; Dinosaurs Wild, 1994; Dinosaurs Alive, 1994. YOUNG ADULT NOVELS: Heart of Hills, 1996; With Love, Amanda, 1997. OTHER: Weston County-The First 100 Years, 1989; The Ginger Jar (essays), 1990; Through the Cooperation of People-Fifty Years of Service, 1995. Contributor to periodicals. Contributor of short stories to My Weekly (Scotland) and Norsk Ukeblad (Norway), and poems to anthologies. Address: P.O. Box 160, Upton, WY 82730, U.S.A.