Parker is eleven years old and in the sixth grade. He has been writing books since the age of four. Parker published his first book at the age of seven, a series of mini-books about animals for preschool and kindergarten children. It includes over 140 pencil drawings of animals drawn by the author himself.

Parker second book, 101 Success Tips for Kids, was written in collaboration with his older brother Reese. It is a collection of phrases that are said around the Haller household on a regular basis. 101 Success Tips for Kids is a book by kids, for kids, on how to be successful. In it Parker and Reese share their thoughts and ideas about the life lessons they have been taught. Many teachers share the tips with their students knowing that advice from one “kid” to another is a powerful way to convey messages of respect and responsibility.

Parker is also the editor-in-chief of a monthly email newsletter called The Haller Gazette. He initiated the idea of a newspaper by kids for kids as a fun summer writing and reading activity in the spring of 2008. For the first year The Haller Gazette was mailed directly (snail mail) to children in twenty-eight states. As has been the case with many newspapers across the country The Haller Gazette has gone digital. As the editor-in-chief, Parker makes all the editorial decisions for The Haller Gazette, as well as writing many of the articles. To sign up for your email newsletter, see the link at the bottom of the page.

On November 2, 2011 Parker received an award from the Saginaw Bay Land Conservancy for his photography depicting the beauty of the Saginaw Bay Watershed. He plans on publishing a book of photographs of nature, environment and the beauty of our world.

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