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Michael Scotto

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in Nyack, NY, The United States

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Children's Books

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Beverly Cleary, Roald Dahl, Judy Blume, Katherine Paterson ...more

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Michael Scotto has worked as a filmmaker, a saxophone player and an engineer's assistant, but his true passion has always been writing. He is the author of the "The Tales of Midlandia" picture book series, as well as the middle-grade novels, "Latasha and the Little Red Tornado," "Latasha and the Kidd on Keys," and "Postcards from Pismo." When not writing, he enjoys cooking and photography.

In 2011, Scotto was honored as one of the "Pittsburgh 40 Under 40," which recognizes difference makers in the Western Pennsylvania region. He currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife. ...more

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	Latasha and the Little Red Tornado by Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author), Evette Gabriel (Illustrator) 4.24 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Postcards from Pismo by Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author), Dion Williams (Illustrator) 3.85 avg rating — 48 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pirate Koostoe by Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author), The Ink Circle (Illustrator) 4.32 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Just Flash by Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author), The Ink Circle (Illustrator) 4.63 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nothing but the Truth by Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author), The Ink Circle (Illustrator) 4.35 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Latasha and the Kidd on Keys by Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author), Evette Gabriel (Illustrator) 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Be a Buddy, Not a Bully by Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author), The Ink Circle (Illustrator) 4.29 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Builda The Re-Bicycler by Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author), The Ink Circle (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mind Your Manners 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2008 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sweet Tooth Bun (The Little Lincoln Reading Series) 2.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A Point Of Clarification

So, this is a touch embarrassing.

A couple days ago, a reporter from NY1 was threatened on camera by a congressman from New York. The reporter held his ground well, remaining respectful and professional in the face of what had to be a scary scene. That reporter’s name is Michael Scotto. However, he and I are not one and the same.

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Series by Michael Scotto

Tales of Midlandia (5 books)
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Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author),

The Ink Circle (Illustrator)

4.38 avg rating — 78 ratings

Latasha Gandy (2 books)
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Michael Scotto (Goodreads Author),

Evette Gabriel (Illustrator)

4.27 avg rating — 62 ratings

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Supporting Students in a Time of Core Standards: English Language Arts, Grades 9-12

by Sarah Brown Wessling

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Teaching Poetry in High School

by Albert B. Somers

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message 1: by Lorraine

Jan 15, 2012 02:50AM

hi Michael,nice meeting you. I'd be greatful for a mention of my first novel: The Secret of Green Hills.
Plse find me on amazon kindle and books and barnes & noble. Cheers

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