Spring 2010 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
March 6
Speaker
SCBWI Conference
Frederick, MD
March 11-April 29
Instructor
Writing for Children Workshop
Writer's Center
Bethesda, MD
April 14
Presentations
Barrett Elementary School and
Crouch Elementary School
Alexandria, VA
April 16
Presentations
Tucker Elementary School
Alexandria, VA
April 20
Poetry Workshops
Matsunaga Elementary School
Germantown, MD
April 26
Presentations
Graham Intermediate School
Evening Speaker
SW Virginia Reading Council of Bluefield, VA
April 27
Presentations
Van Pelt Elementary School
Evening Speaker
SW Virginia Reading Council of Bristol, VA
April 28
Presentations
Stonewall Jackson Elementary School
Bristol, VA
May 3
Presentation
Grace Episcopal School
Alexandria, VA
May 4
Presentations
Burrows Elementary School
Quantico, VA
May 13
Videoconference
7 Pennsylvania schools
June 8
Presentation
St. John the Baptist School
Silver Spring, MD
June 22
Author Tea & Talk
Strathmore Mansion
North Bethesda, 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.