About the Author

Stand a Little Out of My Sun draws upon Angelyn’s early upbringing on the East Side of Chicago within the folds of a colorful Greek American family. As a writer, teacher, and artist, she touches lives in many ways.

She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Elementary Education, with an English minor from Oregon State University and Western Oregon University, respectively. She has taught English Language Learners, Reading, and Kindergarten.

Angelyn belongs to Willamette Writers of Oregon, The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies – a global transdisciplinary network of educators, writers, artists, and others whose purpose is to promote mutual respect. 

Angelyn has studied art at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago as well as continuing art education at various universities and community colleges. She has attended art workshops in the Northwest and France. Her art has been juried into numerous exhibitions. She is a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, the Corvallis Art Guild, and Vistas and Vineyards. She knows the joy of any artistic pursuit is the realization that the adventure and learning never cease. 

Stand a Little Out of My Sun has been inspired, not only by Angelyn’s background, but also by the many children who have touched her life. The happy voices of children resonate in her heart. 

Angelyn has written an article for the 2023 summer publication of The Quarterly Journal of the Illinois State Genealogical Society entitled, Childhood Memories of Wheaton.

Angelyn lives with her husband, George, and her puppy, Sophie in the idyllic university town of Corvallis, Oregon. She has raised three children, has four grandchildren and is a tap dancer!