The Dancing Dogs: Literacy on the Move

Arlene Cohen writes books for adults and children. She combines her library, storytelling, and creative moment skills to create dancing picture and companion coloring books for children. As the children enjoy dancing with colorful characters in fun stories, they simultaneously learn new words; develop agility and grace, and an appreciation for literature. Arlene has a Master's Degree in Children's Librarianship from the University of Hawaii, where she was a Librarian and Storytelling Instructor in the Speech Department. She was as an Artist-in-the Schools Dancing Storyteller. Her programs were sponsored by the National Foundation on Culture and the Arts, The Hawaii State Culture and the Arts, the Zoological Society, The Regional Arts and Culture Council in Portland, Oregon and The Texas Heritage Musical Foundation.