Boelts, Maribeth

Comments from the author about writing:
I have always loved children's books, and picture books in particular. It is such an interesting dance between the author and illustrator-- each with his or her own freedom to tell a story through words or art. There is no greater thrill than to see the words spring to life by way of an illustrator, and after years of revision and waiting, to have a finished picture book in hand to share with kids. Picture book themes often function on more than one level, and can make touching gifts for adults as well as children. As a child, I often felt understood by the authors I read, and it's my hope as a writer that children feel the same way when they read my own books.

Book Types: Fiction

Audience Types: Children

Genres: Picture Books 

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: www.maribethboelts.com

E-mail Address: maribeth@maribethboelts.com

County: Black Hawk

Books By This Author

• Dogerella, Random House, New York, 2008
• Those Shoes, Candlewick Press, 2007
• Before You Were Mine, G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2007
• Starlight Lullaby, Little Simon, New York, 2006
• The Firefighters' Thanksgiving, G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2004
• When It's The Last Day Of School, G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2004
• Sometimes I'm Afraid, Zonderkidz, Michigan, 2004
• Sarah's Grandma Goes to Heaven, Zonderkidz, Michigan, 2004
• With My Mom, With My Dad, Zonderkidz, Michigan, 2004
• You're a Brother, Little Bunny!, Albert Whitman & Company, Illinois, 2001
• Little Bunny's Pacifier Plan, Albert Whitman & Company, Illinois, 1999
• Little Bunny's Preschool Countdown, Albert Whitman & Company, Illinois, 1996
• Dry Days, Wet Nights, Albert Whitman & Company, Illinois, 1994
• Kids to the Rescue! First Aid Techniques for Kids, Parenting Press, Washington, 1992, 2003