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On these pages I'd like to tell you a little about myself, my writing, and the books that have been part of my life. Stories—whether true or created—have always been important to me.
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About Me
"Books were always so important to me but I never imagined I could be a writer myself. I had never met a writer. Books just seemed to be there. I knew nothing about how they were created."
"Our house was crowded: seven people in five little rooms. Learning to read was my great escape. When I was little, our elementary school didn’t have its own library. But the Bookmobile came to our school every other week. I couldn’t wait to get my own library card! The very first book I borrowed was called The Story About Ping."
Recent Titles
Managing Allergies
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Having good physical health is an important part of living a happy and productive life. But for many young people, illnesses such as allergies can get in the way. Fortunately, people with allergies can learn to manage their condition. This begins with a proper medical diagnosis and treatment, but it doesn’t stop there. Patients with allergies may sometimes feel frustrated, left out, or tired from the effects of their medication. . .
Managing Eczema
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Having good physical health is an important part of living a happy and productive life. But for many young people, conditions such as eczema can get in the way. People with this illness have flare-ups of dry, itchy skin. Fortunately, people with eczema can learn to manage their condition. This begins with a proper medical diagnosis, but it doesn’t stop there. Patients with eczema must learn what eases their condition— and what aggravates it.
Managing Celiac Disease
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Having good physical health is an important part of living a happy and productive life. But for many young people, illnesses such as celiac disease can get in the way. People with this illness have a severe allergy to gluten, an ingredient in many foods. Fortunately, people with celiac disease can learn to manage their condition. This begins with a proper medical diagnosis, but it doesn’t stop there. Patients with celiac disease must adopt a gluten-free diet so their bodies can get the nutrients they need.
Reviews
Abenaki Captive
From Kirkus Reviews: “A wealth of detail on Native American life…this book is distinguished by the author’s insight into mid-18th century Native Americans pressed by
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To My Countrywomen: The Life of Sarah Josepha Hale
From Booklist: “Hale, the editor of such influential nineteenth-century women’s magazines as American Ladies Magazine and Godey’s Lady’s Book, would probably be surprised to hear that she is best known today for writing “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”.
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Out and About at the Fire Station
From Goodreads: “Going on a field trip to a fire station can be lots of fun. This book takes children through a tour of one such station (based on field trips hosted by New Hampshire firefighters.)