About Us

The Children's Writers of the Hudson Valley is a regional writers’ group devoted to the development, education and professionalism of children’s book authors.

Some of the CWHV team members have over 20 years of conference planning experience and writing workshops among them including day-long events featuring professional children’s book authors, editors and agents; first-pages events; and children’s writing classes.

The CWHV team consists of:

Secretary, Karen Kaufman Orloff, children's author 

Webmaster, Valerie Marchini, children's author 

Catherine Ciocchi, children's author

Della Ross Ferreri, children's author

 Angie Calabrese, children's author

Tara Knox Cerven, children's author

We are happy to welcome Michelle Mead, poet and children's author, as a CWHV Ambassador. As a member of our street team, she will help spread the word about upcoming events.

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