Cheryl Bardoe’s books provide unique opportunities to combine writing, science, and math into interactive author visits.

As an award-winning author, Cheryl delights in sharing her love of language and curiosity about the world with readers and writers of all ages. Her author visits take a variety of shapes, including: week-long workshops for fifth graders; presentations to  kindergartners about writing fairy tales; fieldtrip programs about writing biography for middle schoolers visiting Chicago’s Field Museum; and auditorium presentations about the writer’s journey. In addition to writing, programs may explore the scientific process, the basics of heredity, or how scientists know what they know about the lives of woolly mammoths. In all of her programs, Cheryl emphasizes the importance of revision in the writing process, creativity of expression in both fiction and nonfiction, and the idea that children can continue to pursue their passions as they grow into adults.

Cheryl is currently studying for an MFA degree in writing for children, from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN.

What teachers say:

“Ms. Bardoe expertly integrated important science, math, and nonfiction writing concepts. With her gentle and inviting style, Cheryl quickly established an effective rapport with her young audience. Students were highly engaged, enthusiastic learners and writers.” –Deborah Dempsey, Gov. John Carter Elementary School in Carver, Massachusetts

Books:

GREGOR MENDEL: THE FRIAR WHO GREW PEAS (Orbis Pictus Honor Book)
Regarded as the world’s first geneticist, Gregor Mendel overcame poverty and obscurity to discover how parents pass on traits to their children.

Reviewers say:

“Particularly effective account should paint a clear picture of heredity for young readers.”—Science magazine

“Bardoe provides a fleshed-out human story
an amazing life.”—Chicago Tribune

Coming in 2010

MAMMOTHS AND MASTODONS: TITANS OF THE ICE AGE (Abrams)
Drawing on the recent discovery of a fully frozen baby woolly mammoth, this book presents the latest research and explores how studying these prehistoric creatures may help us save the elephants who are struggling to survive today.

THE UGLY DUCKLING DINOSAUR (Abrams)
A retelling of the classic fairy tale in which a T. rex hatches in a prehistoric duck’s nest.

Contact Information:

Email: cb@cherylbardoe.com
Website: http://www.cherylbardoe.com