Carolyn Crimi
Carolyn Crimi’s presentations have been described as “enthusiastic,” “inspiring” and “hysterically funny.” She enjoys doing author visits at elementary schools around the country. Currently Carolyn does about fifty a year, so she has lots of experience! During her presentations, Carolyn discusses her writing process with an emphasis on where she gets her ideas. She also discusses the many revisions she makes before she sends a manuscript to an editor. Throughout the 30-45 minute presentation she keeps things lively and fun. She is comfortable doing presentations for all grade levels.
Carolyn
received her M.F.A. in Writing for Children from Vermont College in 2000. Her
list of award-winning books includes OUTSIDE, INSIDE (Simon & Schuster,
1995), KIDDING AROUND CHICAGO (Avalon Travel Publishing, 1998), DON'T NEED
FRIENDS (Random House, 1999), TESSA'S TIP-TAPPING TOES (Orchard, 2002), BORIS
AND BELLA (Harcourt, 2004), GET BUSY, BEAVER! (Orchard, 2004), HENRY AND THE
BUCCANEER BUNNIES (Candlewick, 2005), and THE LOUD FAMILY MOVES IN! (Marshall
Cavendish, 2006). Upcoming titles include WHERE’S MY MUMMY?(Candlewick, 2008),
DEAR TABBY (Harper, 2009), HENRY AND THE CRAZED CHICKEN PIRATES (Candlewick,
2009), ROCK AND ROLL MOLE, (Dial, 2010), and PUGS IN A BUG (Dial, 200?). In
addition to her trade books, Carolyn writes for many educational publishers and
is the author of a middle-grade mystery novel with Rigby Educational
Publishing.
THREE
SILLY CHICKS
Carolyn also reviews funny books for kids along with children's authors Andrea Beaty and Julia Durango. For more information, google Three Silly Chicks.
Contact information:
E-mail: crims@aol.com
Website: www.carolyncrimi.com
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