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Known by many as the teacher who dances on his desk, author Eugene M. Gagliano (pronounced Galiano) is a retired elementary teacher with a great sense of humor. He and his wife Carol, who have four children, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild, live near the base of the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming.
Gene enjoys reading and writing, traveling, hiking, acrylic painting, singing tenor in the community choir, and spending hours flower and vegetable gardening.
The recipient of numerous awards, Gene’s author presentations are entertaining, informative, and inspirational. He has presented at 184 schools, at IRA, teacher, SCBWI, and library conferences, and for libraries and festivals in Wyoming, Colorado, Missouri, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Texas and Hawaii.
Known by many as the teacher who dances on his desk, author Eugene M. Gagliano (pronounced Galiano) is a retired elementary teacher with a great sense of humor. He and his wife Carol, who have four children and seven grandchildren, live near the base of the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming.
Gene Gagliano recently received the Wyoming Historical Society Award for, Publications: Fiction, for his book Ice Cave Mystery, in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions to Wyoming Legacy.
The award was presented at the 2024 annual awards luncheon. The book is the sequel to Secret of the Black Widow, a former Indian Paintbrush Award nominee.
Interested in having having Gene do a presentation at your event? Gene offers interactive, educational and entertaining presentations for kids, adults and aspiring authors alike.
As a former teacher his purpose is to encourage young people to read and write. He works to inspire others to understand that the writing process requires perseverance, practice of your craft, patience with yourself, persistence, and how a little bit of prayer can go along way.
Gene likes to show a brief overview of some of the books at age level, adds characterization, showing emotion by physical actions, wigs, hats and props, and even pulls out old rejection letters.
In his writing tutorials, he’ll teaches the ten step story- a format used to help students focus their writing to create a story in ten simple steps. He finds this is a great tool for helping special needs kids craft their stories.
Popular with kids and staff alike, Gene has been repeatedly asked back to schools two and three times.
He is currently scheduling engagements, click below to Contact Gene and schedule yours, today.
What fun and creative vegetable characters! We reference them often to encourage our oldest to eat her veggies. Ben Broccoli is our favorite!
Buffalo, Wy
Libraries seeking adventure-based, action-packed tales that incorporate the allure of a thriller but embed bigger-picture thinking into the plot will find Snap an appealing story of courage and survival.
It also will serve well for middle grade discussion groups about all kinds of psychological dilemmas and responses that require stepping up into survival mode.
Midwest Book Review
Embark on a whimsical adventure into the world of veggies with the enchanting book “My Veggie Friends” by former Wyoming Poet Laureate Emeritus, Eugene M. Gagliano.
These delightful poems, accompanied by vibrant illustrations, not only sparks the imagination of young readers, but cultivates a love for vegetables in a fun and engaging way.
Midwest Book Review
Gene enjoys reading and writing, traveling, hiking, acrylic painting, singing tenor in the community choir, and spending hours flower and vegetable gardening. Gene’s author presentations are entertaining, informative, and inspirational.
Reach out to Gene via the contact information below, or click to the button to view his contact page.
