Arlene Cohen writes books for adults and children. Her adult fiction centers on female protagonists moving through the vicissitudes of life. Having had a life punctuated by acute moments of disbelief, she lives to transform them into something acceptable. She employs humor and magical realism to heighten and reveal the truth beyond appearances.
In her books for children, she integrates creative movement and stories to simultaneously develop literacy skills, agility, and an appreciation for literature. Her goal is to develop whole children.
Arlene has a Master's Degree in Children's Librarianship from the University of Hawaii, where she was a Librarian and taught Storytelling in the Speech Department. She has studied and danced all of her life. She taught Creative Movement and Yoga in dance schools and community centers. She was as an Artist-in-the Schools Dancing Storyteller for many years. Her programs were sponsored by the National Foundation on Culture and the Arts, The Hawaii State Culture and the Arts, the Zoological Society in Hawaii, The Regional Arts and Culture Council in Oregon, and The Texas Heritage Musical Foundation.
See more on her website: literacyonthemove.com. She can be contacted directly at BeAtPeace2003@yahoo.com.