Dave Crawley is a popular TV feature reporter and published author of four widely acclaimed children’s books. Dave has reported and produced more than 5,000 stories for KDKA-TV (CBS) and WQED-TV (PBS). Among his many awards are 13 Mid-Atlantic Emmys, the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Bill Burns Award. Dave is an accomplished speaker presenting keynote speeches, presentations, workshops and Author Visits on a wide variety of topics.
Dave’s Dog Poems was selected as one of "The Best Children's Books of the Year.” Critically acclaimedCat Poems honors our feline friends. His wacky school poems, Reading, Rhyming and ‘Rithmetic, received a starred review from the Library Media Connection. They are published by Boyds Mills Press, a division of Highlights Magazine. His newest book, Crawley Bug Poems, Butterflies, Beetles & Bees (AnimalHero) explores the fascinating world of tiny creatures. Dave is the official "Pet" Laureate for AnimalHero. They are producing three CD's of Dave’s poems and live performances at schools.
Dave also has numerous poems in ten anthologies, including I Invited a Dragon to Dinner (Philomel Books). He has published dozens of poems in 13 national children's magazines, including Ranger Rick, Cricket, and Jack and Jill.
Dave Crawley will present "Pittsburgh Firsts" at 11:00 a.m. After the presentation there will be a meet & greet with book sales and autograph signing.