janet  goodrich is a freelance writer and Artist.  Although her specialty is original pastel portraits, her Louisiana Water  Print has been exhibited worldwide.  As a writer, her feature  article,   Class With Brass won Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award.  She has been published in newspaper and magazine features throughout the U.S.

Every Child Has the Right To Read, written for The  Advocate, has been  presented in state-wide educational  seminars.