Gullickson, Therese

Pen Name: Tess Weaver

Comments from the author about writing:
Writing has always been my vocation, a process of discovery and improvisation. When I begin writing, I feel as if I know where I'm heading.

Yet I'm often surprised by the direction my characters and imagination take me. I consider picture books to be small works of art, wonderful collaborations between writer and artist that deepen the meaning and experience of reading. My greatest hope is that one of my books will become a child's treasured possession. Is there any deeper pleasure than to hear a child say, "let's read that book again!" That's the reason I write.

Literary awards received and date received:

• 2002 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award Gold
• 2003 Ooppenheim Toy Portfollio Best Book Award Platinum
• Winner of the 2003 New England Book Show Award: Juvenile Category
  

Book Types: Fiction

Audience Types: Children

Are you willing to do programs for schools, libraries, or other groups? Yes

If you are willing to do programs, will you charge a fee? Yes

Author Web site URL: http://www.tessweaver.com

E-mail Address: tessweaver@mchsi.com

County: Johnson

Books By This Author

• Opera Cat, Clarion,  Houghton, Mifflin Harcourt, New York, 2002.
• Cat Jumped In!, Clarion, New York, NY, 2007.
• Frederick Finch, Loudmouth!, Clarion Books, New York, 2008.
• Encore, Opera Cat, Clarion books, New York, 2009.