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The “Wow!” Factor: Nonfiction, Research & School Visits

January 22, 2010

Nonfiction and school visits go together like peanut butter and jelly. Trains and aircraft carriers were […]

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Who Wrote That? Meet Jeri Chase Ferris

Who Wrote That? Meet Jeri Chase Ferris

December 18, 2009

 A bi-weekly feature profiling the talented authors and illustrators who bring children’s books to life. […]

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What is the best way for a student to get published?

December 4, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for […]

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What high school classes do I recommend for students and why?

December 3, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for […]

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What are some challenges I face as a writer?

December 2, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for […]

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Where did I go to school? Would I recommend that school?

December 1, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for […]

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What do I do in a typical day?

November 30, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for […]

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Tune Your Radio Dial to CPR Today at 10:00 a.m (Pacific)!

November 23, 2009

Catch “Insight” this morning for an interview with yours truly. We’ll be talking about the story behind […]

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Who Wrote That? Meet Teri Sloat

Who Wrote That? Meet Teri Sloat

November 19, 2009

A bi-weekly feature profiling the talented authors and illustrators who bring children’s books to life. […]

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Who Wrote That? Meet Rita Murphy

Who Wrote That? Meet Rita Murphy

November 5, 2009

A bi-weekly feature profiling the talented authors and illustrators who bring children’s books to life. […]

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    • Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger
    • Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
    • A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
    • Planet Ocean
    • Eavesdropping on Elephants
    • Neema’s Reason To Smile
    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
    • Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Ebola: Fears and Facts
    • Jingle the Brass
    • Nugget on the Flight Deck
    • Surviving Animal Attacks
    • Elite Operations series
    • Energy Lab series
    • QuickReads Fluency Library
    • Books for English language-learners
    • Writers write all kinds of things
  • Author Visit Programs
    • FAQs
    • Calendar
  • Blog
  • Educator Resources
    • STEM + Literacy Activities
    • Teacher Guides
    • Earth Day Every Day newsletter archive
    • LitLinks
    • KidLit creators who make kids want to read
  • Writer Resources
    • Writing Classes
    • Manuscript or Proposal Critiques
    • How I got my start
  • Who is Patricia Newman?
  • Contact
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