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Author: Marcia Strykowski

Children's Book Author from New England. Middle Grade titles include CALL ME AMY selected for Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books. AMY'S CHOICE---sequel to CALL ME AMY. And most recently: ROLLER BOY! Learn more about Marcia on www.marciastrykowski.com

Beautiful Board Books!

November 20, 2020 Marcia Strykowski

Candlewick Press has done it again. They are consistently publishing gorgeous books for all ages, from babies to young adults. I received the following board

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Meet Prolific Author Margo Sorenson!

October 6, 2020 Marcia Strykowski

I’ve long been a fan of Margo Sorenson’s work and I’m thrilled to interview her on the book birthday of her latest picture book: Calvin

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Creative Walking

September 8, 2020 Marcia Strykowski

I always enjoy Writers’ Rumpus blog posts, whether they be debut book announcements, interviews with prolific authors and illustrators, or timely tips of the trade.

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Just in Time for Holiday Shopping

November 23, 2018 Marcia Strykowski

With December holidays right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share some children’s books I’ve recently read and reviewed. Hope you

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Picture Book Biographies

May 11, 2018 Marcia Strykowski

We live in a most exciting time, one of abundant picture book biographies! At my library, patrons of all ages check out these books. One

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How to Use Goodreads

September 22, 2017 Marcia Strykowski

Goodreads is the best method I’ve found to keep track of my reading. This site can also help you discover new books to read. There’ll

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E. B. White

June 6, 2017 Marcia Strykowski

Originally posted on Marcia Strykowski:
Elwyn Brooks White was born on July 11, 1899, in Mount Vernon, New York. In a 1980 article from the New…

Words from the Wise

April 7, 2015 Marcia Strykowski

Guest Post by Marcia Strykowski Every day, more and more people take pen to paper (or put fingers to keys) in search of their inner

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