Cecilia Casrill Dartez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, and is a certified elementary school teacher in the state of Louisiana. Ms. Dartez is also a certified teacher of the educable mentally retarded, and has done graduate study in reading instruction at Tulane University and graduate study in psychology at Princeton University.
As a former elementary school teacher, a teacher of memoir writing classes, a licensed Tour Guide, Ms. Dartez is now a talented writer and gifted speaker, entertaining and educating schoolchildren with her colorful lectures on the history and culture of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans. She is a popular storyteller for schools, libraries, and organizations. She is also a guide for children's historical tours with the Hermann-Grima/Gallier Houses, original mid 19th century house-museums in the French Quarter.

Previously published books (Jenny Giraffe's stories also on cassette tape, read by the author) :

	Jenny Giraffe Discovers the French Quarter
	Jenny Giraffe and the Streetcar Party
	Jenny Giraffe Discovers Papa Noël
	Jenny Giraffe's Mardi Gras Ride
	The Louisiana Plantation Coloring Book
	A Marmac Guide to New Orleans (Editor)
	L is for Louisiana

Cecilia Casrill Dartez is available for school, library and other special appearances. Please contact Cecilia Casrill Dartez