The chickasha, oklahoma elementary school where he served as both a. He also traveled throughout the united states, speaking to children at schools, libraries and elsewhere. William bill wallace august 1, 1947 january 30, 2012 was an american teacher and later an author of childrens books. William bill wallace wrote 31 childrens books and coauthored seven books with his wife of 45 years, carol wallace. Bill wallace 19472012 was an american author of childrens books. Authorbill wallace was born on august 1, 1947 in chickasha oklahoma and he is married to carol ann piddle.
Some of the published credits of bill wallace include the dog who thought he was santa, danger. Red dog, buffalo gal, danger in quicksand swamp, beauty, aloha summer, watchdog and the coyotes, and coyote autumn. He and his best friend, gary, spent the day shooting shad with bow and. Carol has coauthored books with bill and is an award winning author for her books for younger children that include one nosy pup and turkeys together. In recognition of bill wallaces contributions to education, the chickasha public schools named the bill wallace early childhood center in honor of him. In many cases, animals play key roles, and sometimes are even the main characters of wallaces books. Bill wallace 1947 biography personal, addresses, career. Since then, this former elementaryschool teacher has written over 25 books and won numerous awards. Some of the published credits of bill wallace include the dog who thought he was santa, danger on panther peak, snot stew, and totally disgusting. His forty fiveyear marriage lasted until his death in 2012. Chickasha public school district includes chickasha high school, chickasha middle school, lincoln elementary, grand elementary, and the bill wallace early childhood center. Having discovered the true nature of the old woman known as the witch of blackwater swamp, fifth grader ted must decide whether to come to her aid when she is accused of the thefts plaguing his small louisiana town. Friends of the library to host book signing for wallaces.
He became a writer to survive his first year as a teacher. Ultimate kick by wallace, bill superfoot and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Along with riding their horses, he and his friends enjoyed campouts and fishing trips. She has collaborated with her husband, bill wallace, on the meanest hound around and other chapter books. Chickasha, ok, public schools, a teacher at the fourthgrade center, 197174, kindergarten teacher, 1974, assistant principal at the ninthgrade center, 1976, principal and physical education teacher at west elementary school, 197788. Bill wallace early childhood center in chickasha, ok niche. In many cases, animals play key roles, and sometimes are even the main characters of wallace s books. Shannon springs park in chickasha ok according to several sources, the christmas lighting industry has had an amazing increase in growth over the last 10 years. Bill wallace is a published author and a narrator of childrens books. An american author, he is known for childrens works such as a dog called kitty. His works include a dog named kitty and the legend of thunderfoot. Terms and conditions contact us 2020 tyler technologies. Wallace, 64, died early monday at his home, surrounded by family, following a yearandahalf battle with cancer.
Bill wallace born august 1, 1947 is famous for being childrens author. Bill wallace author of a dog called kitty goodreads. Sister recalls bill wallace chickasha express star. Jan 30, 2012 bill wallace was an american teacher and later an author of childrens books. The screen allows for email messaging, or for snailmailing to wallace kids books inc, 2549 county st 2780, chickasha, ok 73018. Wallace was born and raised in chickasha, oklahoma. An american author, he is known for childrens works such as.
His fourthgrade students inspired him to create real books, because they. Wallace, 64, died early monday at his home, surrounded by family, following a. He wrote books that made kids laugh, cry, and think. He has written over 30 books, seven of which have received awards, including a dog called kitty, beauty and red dog. Oklahoma author bill wallace died in his chickasha home monday after a battle with lung cancer. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Bill wallace was born in chickasha, oklahoma where he later spent ten years as a principal and physical education teacher at the same elementary school he attended as a child. Chickasha chickashas most famous writer, childrens book author bill wallace, returns home for a free writers workshop april 12 at the university of science and arts.
The bill wallace early childhood center is dedicated to the awardwinning oklahoma author william bill wallace, who wrote a dog called kitty. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. An american author, he is known for childrens works such as a dog called kitty, danger on panther peak, and snot stew. Bill wallace author bio, age, family, education, spouse.
Chickasha chickasha s most famous writer, childrens book author bill wallace, returns home for a free writers workshop april 12 at the university of science and arts. That doggone calf by bill wallace, carol wallace, paperback. Wallace wrote 31 childrens books and coauthored seven books with his wife of 45 years, carol wallace. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Bill wallace has won nineteen childrens state awards and been awarded the arrell gibson lifetime achievement award for childrens literature from the oklahoma center for the book. Bill still lives in chickasha with his wife, son, four dogs, three cats, and two horses. For someone who made his mark in life writing books, wallace got a shaky.
The wallace family spends much of their spare time outdoors fishing, and tending cattle on the family farm. He is a leo and was born in the year of the pig an american author, he is known for childrens works such as a dog called kitty, danger on panther peak, and snot stew. Bill wallace net worth, salary, age, height, bio, wiki. He often coauthored books with his wife carol wallace. Bill wallace early childhood center is a public school located in chickasha, ok. Bill wallace was an american teacher and later an author of childrens books. The chickasha area arts council caac hosts wallace at 1 p. Carol wallace has written popular easy readers including one nosy pup, which won the garden state childrens book award. Bill wallace is the author of many awardwinning novels for gradeschool and. Bill wallace biography, family life and everything about. Jan 31, 2012 awardwinning childrens author william bill wallace died monday in his chickasha home after a battle with lung cancer.
What is the address of author bill wallace answers. One of the most memorable trips took place on the far side of lake lawtonka, at the base of mt. Wallace bill superfoot abebooks shop for books, art. Toasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories to scare one another, and catching fish was always fun. Bill wallace early childhood center pto home facebook. Wallace graduated with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the.
Utility billing chickasha, ok municipal online services. He started as a teacher of elementary students who later on encouraged him to be a writer. He studied professional writing at the university of. Chickasha oklahoma photograph christmas glow by lana trussell christmas festival of lights glowing on a lake in chickasha, oklahoma this was the best light show weve seen. Bill wallace, author of a dog called kitty, on librarything. Wallace was born on august 1, 1947 in chickasha, oklahoma. He is a former teacher and an american author of children themed books who is best known for one of the 1992 bestselling book, a dog called kitty. Childrens author bill wallace died on january 30 at his home in chickasa, okla.
He said his class loved the stories that he wrote for them and the students was trying to persuade him to. Awardwinning author bill wallace started writing after a tough year of teaching fourth graders. He was an animal lover whose books mirrored that love for all sorts of animals from cats and dogs to lizards and ferrets. Bill wallace early childhood center pto 2301 s 16th st, chickasha, oklahoma 73018 rated 4. Wallace wrote 31 childrens books and coauthored seven books with his wife of 45 years. Bill wallace ec center located in chickasha, oklahoma ok. Youll need your account number and last payment amount. He started writing to quiet down his fourth grade students, who loved his stories and encouraged him to make real books. Chickasha is the current location of a historic schoolhouse that served black children in grady county. Bill wallace was born in chickasha, ok on august 1, 1947. Finally, students asked me to tell stories about when i was growing up. His wife, carol, collaborated with him on seven books. Join facebook to connect with bill wallace and others you may know.
On his farm in chickasha, oklahoma, he has five dogs, two horses, and three. Amanda guthridge finds adventure and romance when she and her mother travel to the texasoklahoma frontier on a trip to save the buffalo. Carol and bill wallace live in chickasha, oklahoma. His stories, some set in the historic old west and others taking place in the present day, offer adventure and a dash of comedy for young audiences. A teacheradministrator turned author, william bill wallace was a remarkable childrens author. Bill wallace books, author biography, and reading level scholastic. William bill wallace was born on august 1, 1947 in chickasha, oklahoma and passed away january 30, 2012. Longtime chickasha educator and author bill wallace is dead. His more than 30 books for children have been honored with 22 childvoted. The christmas spurs by bill wallace, hardcover barnes.
He is a former teacher and principal of west elementary school, now known as the bill wallace early childhood center. It has 476 students in grades pk, k1 with a studentteacher ratio of 19 to 1. Author bill wallaces complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. When we got to chickasha, daddy stopped at hardees. They could also read books by her and about her at. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Bill wallace was born on august 01, 1947 and died on january 30, 2012. Bill wallace, a native of chickasha, is a well known childrens author. Bill wallace books, biography, contact information. The chickasha, oklahoma elementary school where he served as both a teacher and a principal was renamed the bill wallace early education center in his honor. As he says, trying to read to a class of 25 kids who arent listening is downright miserable. Awardwinning childrens author william bill wallace died monday in his chickasha home after a battle with lung cancer. Bill wallace was born in chickasha, oklahoma on august 1, 1947.