Miriam Rutland
Author, Miss Pistachio's Big Day
Miriam Rutland is a veteran elementary school teacher of nearly 20 years. Miriam began writing about her experiences as a classroom teacher in the form of realistic fiction, and thus was born Miss Pistachio's Big Day, her first children's picture book. Miriam began her writing career after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2001, just two weeks after the national tragedy on Sept. 11th.
As a teacher, Miriam believes that the key ingredient to teaching is love. "There is no end to the time, energy talents, effort, and continuing education that goes into being a teacher of young children, but without love, it all means nothing. When those children walk through the classroom door, they need to feel that they are valued and loved by their teacher. If they feel this, then they will give the teacher their very best," said Miriam.
Miriam is an avid reader, and has been writing since she was a child. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators as well as P.E.O., an international philanthropic educational organization. Miriam also is an accomplished singer, and currently sings with the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church choir. Ms. Rutland resides in Miami with her husband and two teenage daughters, where she continues to teach First Grade.
Miriam enjoying a Miss Pistachio activity with children at the Fort Lauderdale Borders bookstore.
Miriam with a local fan, Grace Long at Borders bookstore.