Bobby Troutt

"I have been writing most of my life.  I started early in fifth and sixth grade and have continued on and off throughout my life.

"I have written other things besides children's books.  I have also written poems, short stories, plays, etc.; but I have thoroughly enjoyed children's books. They're a lot more fun. I can design a book from cover to end. Writing and Illustrating my own books is a lot of fun, but also full of new obstacles and challenges. 

"I have a web site and I am trying to get it into the schools so teachers can maybe use them for the kids.  I think the kids would enjoy reading my books, and this would get them interested in books like they are in computers.  The web site is free, and teachers can use it as they please. 

"I also have hard copies of my books in libraries in the area.  These libraries are:  Westmoreland Elementary and Westmoreland Public Library, Portland Elementary and North Sumner Elementary.  I hope to reach out further with my books by putting them in more libraries and getting the word out to more schools.  

"My books are good for ages 5-12 and grades K-6.  My books also make good bedtime stories for the younger ones.

"I have never been lucky enough to get one of my books published.  I hope some day it will happen because I would love to reach out further with my books.

"My hopes and prayers are that my books will go to good use and help kids in their early years of reading. "