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Loretta Ellsworth - Author

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Phone: 952-891-1233
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E-mail: L.Ellsworth@charter.net
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Book Category: Childrens Fiction
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In Search of Mockingbird. Henry Holt and Company, 2007.

The Shrouding Woman. Henry Holt and Company, 2002.

Highlights

Until last year, I was a middle school Spanish teacher. I’m currently working on my next book, In Search of Harper Lee, due to be released in early 2004 by Henry Holt Publishers. I have also taught at the high school level and am comfortable talking to all grade levels.

Awards

In Search of Mockingbird. Nominated for Best Books for Young Adults; Teen's Top Ten; Midwest Bookseller's spring/summer pick; won the 2007 Midwest Bookseller's Choice Award Honor Book for Children's Literature; picked up by the Book-of-the-Month Club; named to the 2008-09 Tayshas Texas List; on the 2008 New York Library List of Teenage Books; 2008 Notable Children's Book in Language Arts; IRA Notable. The Shrouding Woman: Named to the 2003 Amelia Bloomer Project List; CCBC Choice; 2005 Rebecca Caudill Nominee.

Presentations

I talk about the process of writing, and the research that is required for historical fiction. My presentation can include slides and writing activities, if desired.

Fees

$750 per day, half-day rates available. I am repre

Added: 7/2/2003

Updated: 2008/11/24:1