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There are few pioneers who must not only pave the path for others to follow...but also must define the landscape to illustrate its existence.

Jodee Kulp has written and published more books about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders than any other parent advocate in our time. Her work has provided assistance to thousands of families and individuals living with FASDs.
 
FIVE BOOKS ARE IN THE WORKS FOR 2009 TO BUILD NOISE FOR THE VOICELESS

Chancer by Donnie Kanter-Winokur - (ages 8-10 - early reader) Story of Second Chances for a service dog and his new boy with FASD

Aiming for Success - by Dr. Lyelle Palmer - (professionals) Correcting eye dominance issues to help children succeed.

Tiger Butterfly by Jodee Kulp - (Young Adult - Adult)  Novel of the journey of a young adult female with FASD.

Bear in Mind by Liz Kulp, FASD Camp 2007 Young Adults, Dr. Lyelle Palmer, Karen Johnson and Jodee Kulp (Young Adult to Professional) Workbook to deal with issues of anger for persons with brain differences
 
Julie's Jolly Christmas by Rachel Ness - a beautiful 12 year old storyteller and illustrator with FASD
 

Wishing you a Happy New Year 
 
May 2009 be a year of progression in the development of strategies to help persons with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and may we work as a world to build awareness of this challenging disability.
Jodee Kulp
Liz Kulp -- Winner 2009 Gold Mom's Choice Young  Authors
Best I Can Be by Liz Kulp
 Let's Hope this Can Make SOME NOISE for 2009!
 
The Mom's Choice Awards®  is known for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. This annual competition recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media products and services. Parents, educators, retailers and the media trust the Mom's Choice Awards® for product reviews and evaluations. Products and services bearing the MCA seal help parents, caregivers, educators and retailers select quality materials and products for children and families. 
Mom's Choice Gold Award

CONGRATS TO LIZ FOR STEPPING OUT TO HELP US UNDERSTAND FASD 
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The Whitest Wall by Jodee Kulp
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The Whitest Wall
 
THERE IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO KNOW . . . .
. . . and it's not just "Who killed Doc Johnson?", the well-liked chiropractor in Riverdale, Minnesota. We will get to that "something" later, but first the novel, The Whitest Wall I can say with both urgency and sincerity, this book is a "must read." Jodee Kulp has not written an ordinary "who dunnit?" She has done something extra-ordinary. With her ever-discerning pen that neglects no detail or nuance, she not only introduces her characters, she invites readers into their lives and allows them to experience their history and behavior, their thoughts and emotions. When they laugh, you will laugh. When they grow angry, so will you. When they cry, your heartstrings will resonate and the tears may well flow. Her details include the red, white and deep purple flowers that patriotically dress the bridge into Riverdale and the agricultural green of Gunner's 1935 John Deere, "Betsy." Not only is this a rare and desirable talent, but it makes for a compelling page-turner that is next to impossible to put down.
  - Skip Vogel
Jodee Kulp2009 Highlight Events
 
March 10-14, 2009 International FASD Conference, Victoria, Canada Jodee Kulp and Donnie Kanter Winokur we will be presenting FASD Service Dogs Poster Session
 
ODIN BOOKS of Canada will be Better Endings New Beginnings Canadian Distributor
 
Note to teaching professionals: Ms Kulp speaks to colleges and high school classes on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. She also will do speaker phone book discussions. For information about incorporating The Best I Can Be and The Whitest Wall into class curriculum or lesson plans email  

FASD SERVICE DOG PROJECT We may decide to raise another litter of pups in the spring if there is interest in our project.

 
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