Maity Schrecengost is an author and former classroom teacher now specializing in helping K-5 teachers teach elaboration and writing craft. She is the author of High above the Hippodrome, Researching Issues, Writing Whizardry, Research to Write, Researching Events, Researching People, Write to be Read, and the award-winning Tasso of Tarpon Springs, and Panther Girl.

Maity is a skilled teacher-trainer, and she presents workshops at schools and libraries, professional conferences, and writers’ institutes. Maity’s engaging approach to research and her love of Florida history make her a sought-after speaker at Young Authors’ conferences and school in-service workshops and seminars.

When she’s not writing or giving talks about writing, you will find her curled up with a good book, swimming, or perhaps paddling a canoe. Maity enjoys hearing from her readers.