ANDI LEHMAN Author/Educator/Editor
Andi Lehman
Snapshot Bio
Andi Lehman freelances in diverse markets and writes nonfiction stories, articles, devotions, and grants. As a dedicated animal rescuer for over thirty years, she often shares her unique experiences with mammals, birds, and reptiles. Her recently published children’s book, Saving Schmiddy, recounts (in the voice of her son) a life-changing adventure with an injured speckled kingsnake.
Through her education company, Life with Animals, Andi promotes the wonder and value of all creatures-domestic, wild, or exotic- and our responsibility to care for them. She wrote the land grant proposal that established the ARK: Arkabutla Lake Wildlife Rehabilitation and Nature Center in North MS.
Author/Writer
Newly released children’s book, Saving Schmiddy
Educational programs through Life with Animals for schools, public libraries, service groups, private events, plus outdoor festivals and conservation organizations like Strawberry Plains Audubon
Non-fiction stories for multiple Revell Publishing animal anthologies and Chicken Soup for the Soul books
On-line devotionals for the Society of St. Andrew and Caring Bridge
Articles for regional periodicals and for the Write Life Workshops website
Holiday family devotionals for Easter and Christmas
Grants for local corporations including the proposal for 154 acres which established the ARK: Arkabutla Wildlife Rehabilitation and Nature Center in MS
Marketing plans and sales presentations for radio, television, and international military magazines
Editor
Copy and content editing services for multiple non- profits and corporations:
Grants
PowerPoint presentations
By-laws
Company handbooks
Marketing brochures
Newsletters
Playbills
Educator/Speaker
Presenting original and entertaining educational programs for children and/or adults
Featuring live animals at public libraries, schools, 4H groups, scout meetings, churches, outdoor festivals, retirement homes, zoo and state park events
Promoting the appreciation of all creatures and our responsibility to them through education company, Life with Animals
Teaching responsible care of exotic pets with original programs like Reptile Roundup and Around the World on Safari and speaking to patrons at shows like Repticon
Championing the value of snakes in the wild
Supporting stewardship of natural resources with organizations like Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, Tanglewood Farms, and other wildlife or nature organizations
https://StrawberryPlains.Audubon.org/
Supporting rehabilitation of native species including birds, reptiles, and mammals in Mississippi with organizations like Wild Again in MS, Magnolia Wildlife, MS Wildlife Rehabilitation, and North MS Mammal Rehab
http://www.MSWildlifeRehab.com/events.html
Co-hosting Writing Workshop, Stirring the Pot, with Tracy Crump and training attendees to write for Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies
Associations and Honors
Associations and Honors
Editorial Freelancers Association, member
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, member
MS Writer’s Guild, member
Byhalia Christian Writers Group, past secretary/treasurer
MidSouth Christian Writer’s Conference, past Hospitality Chairman
Volunteer of the Year Award, 2008, Community Foundation of North MS
Multiple awards for work in local community theaters in North MS and Memphis
Education
University of Memphis bachelor’s degree in Communications
Certified MS Audubon Naturalist
Personal Details
Worked in Germany and traveled extensively in Europe
Married to husband, Dan, for forty-two years
Blessed with two children
Loves all animals and uses writing and speaking to promote their value to us and our responsibility for them
Volunteers for Strawberry Plains Audubon, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Repticon, Hernando Farmers Market, and the Society of St. Andrew
Appears periodically on local television shows to promote topics related to writing or nature