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| "[Broken Beaks] takes minutes to read. But its powerful message about people who are homeless and mentally ill--or those who are simply different--will linger with you for a long time." --Washington Post |
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| "A tale as simple and elegant as origami itself....The Origami Master could be mistaken for a long-forgotten gem of ancient folklore." --Junior Library Guild Monthly |
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| A Washington Post KidsPost Pick of the Week |
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| A Junior Library Guild Selection |
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| A Children's Indie Next List Pick |
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| A Book Links Lasting Connection |
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| Even as a child, I knew that I wanted to write books. My father wrote two books when I was little, so I knew that that was something a person could do. Growing up, I loved reading more than anything, except, perhaps, playing Monopoly and kickball. In my school and library visits I share my love of writing and reading with students, and encourage them to make up their own stories. Using my book The Origami Master as a starting point, I explain what goes into making a picture book—the role of the writer and the illustrator—and my own approach to coming up with and telling a story. We also make origami! I am always happy to tailor my presentations to accommodate the goals of my host. If you would like more information, please email me at: NL (at) NathanielLachenmeyer.com. |
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