Fall 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, review children's books for Washington Parent, and blog about Nature-themed kids' books for the National Wildlife Federation.
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
Oct. 2-Nov. 13, evenings
Writing for Children Workshop
Writer's Center
Bethesda, MD
Oct. 17
Conference Speaker
Maryland Association of School Librarians Ellicott City, MD
Oct. 22
Presentations
Washington Episcopal School
Bethesda, MD
Oct. 24
Conference Exhibitor
Catholic Education Institute
Arlington, VA
Oct. 25
Book Signing
Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Conference
Arlington, VA
Nov. 12
Videoconference
Magpi's Creative Minds Series 7
Pennsylvania Schools
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.