Ellen L. Buikema

I have eclectic interests, which has been awesome for teaching as well as writing. Some of those interests are in herbal medicine, art, music, dance, neuroscience, psychology, science fiction, astrology, Reiki, Quantum Touch, experimental cooking and chocolate.

I am a parent, writer, speaker and educator. I received a M.Ed. specializing in Early Childhood from the University of Illinois in Chicago and have extensive post-graduate work in special education from Northeastern Illinois University. I write adult nonfiction and fiction for children, sprinkling humor everywhere possible. Find me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube, and at ellenbuikema.com.

My first book, Parenting . . . A Work in Progress, is available in paperback and all eBook formats.

The first two books in The Adventures of Charlie Chameleon series, New Beginnings, and School Days are available in paperback and all eBook formats. The third book in the series, The Adventures of Charlie Chameleon: Summertime is on preorder and will be available in June of 2017! Volumes four and five await final edits and illustrations.

I live in Arizona with my husband and our two dogs.