Sandy Lanton, a former teacher, earned a BS in Psychology and an MS in Early Childhood Education from Queens College.
She is the author of The Happy Hackers, Lots Of
Latkes, Daddy's Chair, and many more. Her work has
appeared in magazines as well as several
anthologies. When she isn’t writing stories or
visiting schools, Ms. Lanton likes to play bridge,
crochet, or read, read, read. The Lanton family
lives on Long Island.
To book Sandy Lanton as a guest speaker or for a
book signing or author night, visit her website at
www.sandylanton.com.
Daddy's Chair, illustrated by Shelly Haas, is a tender book, for children ages 4-8, that handles the death of a young parent with great sensitivity, focusing on the theme of remembrance. Little Michael at first denies his father's death and refuses to let anyone sit in his father's chair, but later he becomes reconciled and finds comfort in the chair. Touching, powerful book... beautifully produced... —The Washington Post
A well-done book on a difficult subject. —School Library Journal
Sensitively explains the mourning rituals in words the very young reader will understand. —Hadassah Magazine Daddy's Chair received the Sydney Taylor Award from the Association of Jewish Libraries.
Lots
Of Latkes, illustrated by Vicki Jo Redenbaugh is a
Hanukkah story. Long ago in a faraway village, an
old woman invites her friends to a Hanukkah dinner.
Each guest plans to bring something to share-sour
cream, applesauce, fish, and jelly doughnuts-but a
series of mishaps results in each of them
contributing latkes instead. The friends have a good
time anyway, celebrating the holiday with a dreidel,
songs, dancing-and lots of latkes. Cartoon
illustrations in soft colors are appropriate for the
lighthearted story. Use this as a read-aloud in
library, family, and Jewish school settings.
The
Happy Hackers is about a boy who uses his computer
to set a trap for a thief. The main character is in
8th grade, but it is written at a 4th grade level
for “reluctant readers” and ESL students.
All of Sandy’s titles are available for purchase through her official website:
