Diane Belinfanti grew up in New York and holds
a master's degree in Educational Curriculum and Instruction from Central
Michigan University. She has been a classroom teacher for twenty-nine years.
Diane has been writing stories and poems since childhood. She finds writing a
wonderful outlet for her creative energy. To date, she has had her poems
published in several anthologies.
Diane draws upon her experiences as a mother
and educator for many of her story ideas. Her first book, A House for Miss
Mouse, was published by Xlibris Company. With the completion of her
second picture book, Counting on Friends, she launched her own publishing
company, Storytime
Kids.
Don't Drink from the Water Fountain, a collection of
humorous poems for pre-teens and teenagers, is Diane's first venture as a
writer into the world of middle school. Don’t Drink from the Water Fountain is scheduled for
release to the public in mid-December. In producing her books, Diane works
closely with each of her illustrators. The result is beautiful artwork that
enhances each story and poem.
Diane is a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators) and the International Reading Association. She lives in
Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Dave. Diane currently teaches language arts
and reading at a local middle school.
