Published June 16 2015
Rickey E. Pittman, adjunct English instructor in the School of Humanities at the University
of Louisiana at Monroe, recently released a new multi-discipline children鈥檚 book titled
鈥淩io Grande Valley ABC.鈥�
The book covers the English alphabet, and introduces readers to the history, social
science, and geography of Texas.
Pittman鈥檚 works can be appreciated by people of all ages. Frances Gregory, associate
director of the School of Humanities, spoke about some of her favorite titles.
鈥淚 have been reading Rickey Pittman鈥檚 various books for some years, but I am especially
pleased to see another book for children,鈥� Gregory said. 鈥淚 enjoyed his 鈥楯im Limber
Davis鈥� book with my grandchildren, and I look forward to reading Rio Grande Valley
ABC to them.鈥�
The book is illustrated by Julie Dupr茅 Buckner, who is an award-winning artist specializing
in painting, portrait art, illustration, and design. Her portrait work is held in
private collections throughout the United States and she has illustrated numerous
children鈥檚 books.
Pittman has written a host of children鈥檚 books, including 鈥淪cottish Alphabet,鈥� 鈥淚rish
Alphabet,鈥� 鈥淛im Limber Davis,鈥� and many more.
Dr. Ruth Smith, director of the School of Humanities, feels that Pittman鈥檚 literature
has a positive impact on his teaching.
鈥淲e are pleased to have Mr. Pittman as an adjunct professor in English,鈥� she said.
鈥淗is success as a writer complements his work with our students.鈥�
Pittman is an award winning author, storyteller, and folksinger originally from Dallas,
Texas. In addition to his writing, he has also recorded musical albums including,
Bard of the South (2011), and A Lover鈥檚 Ghost (2012).
Pittman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree from Abilene Christian
University. In addition to his duties at 四色AV, Pittman teaches for Louisiana Delta
Community College, and Virginia College Online.
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