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Betsy Franco, and her artist son Tom invite teen poets to an open mike session. (One page limit, please.) Whether in front of the mike or behind it, poets, future poets and book fans are welcome! (Teens to Adults) Holiday Gifts Tis the season and what better gift than a book personalized by the author? Franco will be happy to sign books pre-ordered by Dec. 1st.  Betsy Franco is the author and compiler of more than eighty books, including poetry, picture books, and nonfiction for children and adults, and has also invented educational toys. The recipient of a B.A. in studio art from Stanford University and a master’s degree in education from Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was originally going to be a painter, but switched her creative energy to writing. She lives with her husband in Palo Alto, California, and has three sons, with limitless creativity, who have provided inspiration for many of her most fearless ideas. "My philosophy, when researching, writing, and editing books, has always been to let adults, young adults, and children speak for themselves as much as possible," says writer and anthologist Betsy Franco. Tom is the llustrator of Betsy's first novel, Metamorphosis, Junior Year. _______________________________________________________________________________ In her poetry for younger children, Betsy couples subtle happenings with beautiful language, and makes everyday concepts and events feel special and new.   Preorder any of her books by December 1st and have them personalized. Autographed books make unique and special gifts! Click here for Betsy's books for younger children.