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Patricia Calvert - Author

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Chatfield, MN 55923
Phone: 507-536-4964
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Book Category: Nonfiction,Young Adult Fiction
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Books



Fiction The Snowbird. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1980.

Yesterday's Daughter. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1986.

Stranger, You and I. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1987.

When Morning Comes. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1989.

Picking up the Pieces. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1993.

Writing to Richie. Atheneum, 1994.

Bigger. Atheneum, 1994.

Glennis, Before and After. Atheneum, 1996.

Nonfiction The American Frontier. Atheneum, 1997.

Stand Off At Standing Rock. Millbrook, 2000.

At The Top Of The World: Robert E. Peary. Marshall Cavendish, in press.

The Mountains Always Whispered: Daniel Boone. Marshall Cavendish, in press.

Highlights

"An old piece of advice for children's writers was, 'If you want to send a message, go to Western Union'--but I must confess that I always wanted to send a message. It was a simple one: I am accountable, and that's what all of my fictional characters--whether boys or girls--have been."

Awards

The Snowbird. ALA Best Book Award, 1980. Friends of American Writers award, 1981.
Yesterday's Daughter. ALA Best Book Award, 1987. Junior Literary Guild selection, 1986.
Stranger, You and I. YASD Reluctant Readers Award, 1987.
When Morning Comes. Society of School Librarians "Best of 1990"
Writing to Richie. NY Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age, 1995.
Bigger. NY Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age, 1995; Bank Street Book of the Year Award, 1995.
Glennis, Before and After. The Christopher Book Award, 1997.

Presentations

1995. Bigger. NY Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age

Fees

$750 per day, plus expenses.

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Updated: 2006/07/17:2