Stacy Morse is a certified teacher who earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Stephens College. She has taught students from preschool to high school, as well as being an adjunct professor at Mizzou. Stacy earned a Master of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies, with an emphasis in Public Policy, from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She served as the administrator of virtual education for the state education department. Stacy also worked in the Missouri Senate for a decade and served as chief of staff to the Minority Floor Leader. She is a seasoned speaker at conferences, colleges and advocacy groups. Stacy served as president of her neighborhood association for many years. She serves on her local alumni board and local historical society.
Roscoe the rescued dog, who inspired the book, is pictured here with author Stacy Morse.
Watch the illustration of Roscoe to the Rescue come to life. By: Aleksandra Hadji-Naumova Atanasovska.
Below, illustrator Aleksandra Hadji-Naumova Atanasovska showing her bag and the book she illustrated, Roscoe to the Rescue. The package traveled from Missouri to Macedonia.
About the Illustrator- Aleksandra
Aleksandra Hadji-Naumova Atanasovska is a visual artist and illustrator, living and working in Skopje, North Macedonia. She is a classically trained painter who also specializes in handmade paper. She has had many solo exhibitions, at home and abroad, but in recent years she is focused on her passion, Illustrating for children. She has provided artworks for a number of children’s magazines, along with illustrating and designing many children’s books. Aleksandra and her husband love animals, and they share their home with a rescued dog and a rescued cat.
About the Narrator- Christian
Christian Stoner is an accomplished voice actor, narrator, and natural storyteller. She is known for her ability to paint a picture with words in a way that is especially compelling for children. Christian loves the adventure of reading and storytelling, and her greatest joy is watching children discover the power of a great story. When not narrating or storytelling, Christian enjoys classic movies, music, crafting, baking, and spending time outdoors with her family!
About the Editor – Becky
Becky Ross Michael grew up in Michigan, where she also raised a family and taught for many years. She now gardens and works on her sunny balcony in North Texas. Writing for kids and adults, her pieces appear in magazines, anthologies, and children’s readers. In addition, she enjoys the challenge of working as a freelance editor. Visit Becky on her blog, at platformnumber4.com
Book Signings and Media Coverage
Missouri made children’s book about rescue dog hits store shelves. Story by Missouri Net – January 2022 (AUDIO)
The book is a ten-year labor of love by author Stacy Morse of Columbia.
Read and listen to radio Interview on Missourinet. “Missouri made children’s book about rescue dogs hits store shelves.
“It was really exciting to finally hold it in my hands,” says Morse. “Just like so many other people, when I come home to my dogs, that’s the best part of my day.”
Morse says the book represents everyone and it’s teaching children how to be good citizens.
“It’s multicultural,” she says. That was really important to me that the characters didn’t look the same throughout the book. You’re not just getting a book about dogs, you are getting a beautifully illustrated story about how we can rescue each other and how dogs can rescue us. I think that there are a lot of great books out there, but this book is one that kids are going to want to read over and over again, and hopefully, continue the lessons that they learn in the book in real life.”
Roscoe to the Rescue featured at Downtown Book & Toy
Roscoe to the Rescue was featured at local bookstore next to national best sellers!
Farrah Wagner also pictured her with author Stacy Morse at book signing.
Author Book Readings & Signings
- Reading events for children’s parties
- Book signing at advocacy events
- Guide authors on process for self-publication
Statewide Media Coverage of Roscoe to the Rescue, Written by Stacy Morse
Missouri made children’s book about rescue dog hits store shelves (AUDIO)
Original News Story written by Alisa Nelson, Missouri Net News Director– January 3, 2022
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A new book on store shelves has an important message for children. “Roscoe to the Rescue” explains some of the ways dogs can rescue people and how dogs and people can rescue each other. The book is a ten-year labor of love by author Stacy Morse of Columbia. “It was really exciting to finally hold… Mon, 03 Jan 2022
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