Meet Mary Bleckwehl

Mary Bleckwehl’s website opens with this statement: “Inspiring children one word at a time.” She talks about how her teaching and writing SPARKS creativity in her students of all ages. You will witness this spark in Mary’s interview with Kiddie Lit Market’s Diane Davies. She talks about growing up on a large Iowa farm with her large family – each with their own chores to keep the farm running. Mary describes her writing career, her children’s books, and her advice on becoming an author. She published her first book in 2011 and as they say, “the rest is history!” As a writer and educator, Mary’s love of life and her career are infectious, fun and inspiring!

0:00 Intro
1:23 Can you tell us about Mary
3:14 Journalism
4:35 Teaching
5:28 Birth of a writing career
7:00 Motivation
8:41 Kid’s books
9:24 Picture books are for all ages
10:27 Tell us about your books
10:29 Henry! You’re Late AGAIN!
11:56 Henry! You’re Hungry AGAIN!
13:08 Claire’s Hair
13:58 The Birthday Cookbook
14:39 Debut Middle Grade Novel
15:35 Where can we buy your books?
16:18 The education market
17:15 How can I be an author?
17:52 Reading to write
18:30 Journal
19:22 Welcome feedback
21:23 Be kind

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