Spring 2008 Events & Announcements
Benjamin Franklin gives Mary writing tips at a Franklin School event in Rockville, Maryland
Hello Readers & Writers,
Are you curious about writing and publishing?
Writing's been one of my favorite things to do for a long time. When I was seven, I created a tiny book about a girl and her pet donkey. "Revising" consisted of tearing it apart and taping it back together.
Now I write picture books, poetry, and novels for kids. I also write about family-friendly programs and exhibits for The Washington Post and review children's books for Washington Parent.
Do you like to write? Click on activities for some writing suggestions. If you have questions or comments, please contact me at mary@maryquattlebaum.com.
Mary Quattlebaum
January 25
Presentation
Sidwell Friends School
Washington, DC
February 12
National Radio Show
Parents Perspective
(on-air in May)
Feb. 28 - April 17, evenings
Writing for Children workshop
Writer's Center
Bethesda, MD
February 27
Videoconference
Creative Minds Series
(7 Pennsylvania schools)
March 13-14
Conference Speaker
VA State Reading Association
Richmond, VA
April 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Poetry Presentations
Potomac Library
Potomac, MD
April 25 at 6 p.m.
Family Writing Workshop
Voices of Learning Series
Beauvoir School
Washington, DC
April 27 at 2 p.m.
Barnes and Noble
Georgetown
River School Book Fair
Washington, D.C.
May 3
Presentations
Washington County Reading Day
Valley Mall
Hagerstown, MD
See publisher's Q&A sheet for Jackson Jones and the Curse of the Outlaw Rose.
Check out Gardening and Kids activities, resources, and writing games associated with Jackson Jones books.
Download "Teaching and Writing Activities" for Mary's books.
See publisher's Q&A sheet for Sparks Fly High and photos of the real Dancing Point, Virginia.
Kids' page launched with Reunions magazine offers publishing opportunity for kids and teens.
Read interview with publishing company Eerdmans.
Check out writing and poetry resources for kids and writing games.