Interview with Linda on fox10 talking about her new book!
Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud, a local resident, Alabama sea turtle volunteer, and international author, has just released her third children’s book in her Turtle People Series, “Miss Linda and the Turtle People Celebrate Mardi Gras”. In the last three years, Ms. Spangrud has published two other children’s books in her series: “Miss Ella and the Turtle People” and “Miss Sandra and the Turtles People. Her recent release still talks about her passion and favorite topic “coastal living and sea turtle preservation”, but has a very different playful twist.
All of Spangrud’s children’s books, including “Miss Ella and the Turtle People” and “Miss Sandra and the Turtle People” describe the Alabama Sea Turtle Protection Program. But her new book takes a different turn. In a very colorful playful adventure, Miss Linda reminisces about her summer with the Turtle People and all the things she learned about the sea turtle protection program. But now she questions what do Turtle People and sea turtles do in the winter? This book touches on the sea turtle protection program, and children learn about the different climates and cultures in different geographic locations in the USA. Throughout the book, Miss Linda and her husband have fun participating in colorful fanciful Mardi Gras festivities, and at the end Miss Linda feels just like the princess Cinderella. In fact, she becomes Cinderlinda at the magical Mardi Gras Ball. This one is a must read for your little ones.
About the Author
Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud grew up in Iowa and spent her career as a teacher, principal, and school district administrator in Illinois. Family and people are very important to her. She has always loved children's books and read many books to her students, son and grandson.
She is passionate about reading and learning. Her zest for living includes writing, reading, golfing, music, and travel. Besides writing books, she writes grants, magazine, and newspaper articles. She is an active volunteer in her community. When moving to the Alabama Gulf Coast with her husband Tom in 2006, they became involved in the sea turtle (Share the Beach) program. They have been volunteers ever since.
Miss Sandra and the Turtle People
This book is based on the “Leave Only Footprints” initiative and hopefully lead children and their families to support it.
A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Alabama Coastal Foundation to support Share the Beach, Alabama's Sea Turtle Conservation program.
Miss Ella and the Turtle People
This book is based on a true story about turtle volunteers and the people they meet. A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Alabama Coastal Foundation to support Share the Beach, Alabama's Sea Turtle Conservation program.
Miss Linda and the Turtle People Celebrate Mardi Gras
This book touches on the sea turtle protection program and children learn about the different climates and cultures in different geographic locations in the USA. A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Alabama Coastal Foundation to support Share the Beach, Alabama's Sea Turtle Conservation program.
Young Jack and the Turtle People
This adorable story about four-year-old Jack and his growing love of sea turtles is the fourth children's book in the Turtle People series. Join Jack as he learns about turtle species, beach management, tides, nest preservation, and the joys of being part of an effort to protect sea turtles and the ocean they call home.
Share the Beach Sea Turtle Program
Since 2003, an estimated 50,000+ sea turtles have hatched along our shores from Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Without the help of hundreds of Share the Beach volunteers, the newly hatched sea turtles may not find their way to the warm Gulf waters to embark on their journey.