Mary L. Grow

Author

Spring Green (Sauk County)

307 S. Lexington Street
Spring Green, WI 53588
608-588-3189
E-mail: growml@merr.com
Web site: www.getsirius.com/chester

Wisconsin Connection
I was born in Manitowoc and have lived in Madison, Wausau, Mineral Point and Spring Green

Published Works (selected)
Chester & The Mystery of The Tilted World (Studio 17, 2003)
Illustrated by: Jean-Marc Richel

Presentations
Folklore & Fantasy: Creating a Story That Lives. The author and illustrator explore the folklore and fantasy of the Chester series. The interactive session encourages participants to create their own stories. Target audience: All ages. Program can be adapted to serve multiple ages levels and community interests.

The Magic of Geography. The author considers how local and international geography play a major part in shaping the Chester stories. Participants will discuss and/or engage in map-making, thereby creating stories that situate characters in special places. Target audience: All ages. Program can be adapted to serve multiple age levels and community interests.

Fees
Negotiable depending on the program and number of sessions, ranges between $250 and $350 per day. $.35 per mile for travel expenses.

Additional Comments
I'm a UW-Madsion graduate and have degrees in Cultural Anthropology. I've conducted fieldwork in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Genre(s) of books: fiction for children

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Mary L. Grow Author Spring Green (Sauk County) 307 S. Lexington Street Spring Green, WI 53588 608-588-3189 E-mail: growml@merr.com Web site: www.getsirius.com/chester Wisconsin Connection I was born in Manitowoc and have lived in Madison, Wausau, Mineral Point and Spring Green Published Works (selected) Chester & The Mystery of The Tilted World (Studio 17, 2003) Illustrated by: Jean-Marc Richel Presentations Folklore & Fantasy: Creating a Story That Lives. The author and illustrator explore the folklore and fantasy of the Chester series. The interactive session encourages participants to create their own stories. Target audience: All ages. Program can be adapted to serve multiple ages levels and community interests. The Magic of Geography. The author considers how local and international geography play a major part in shaping the Chester stories. Participants will discuss and/or engage in map-making, thereby creating stories that situate characters in special places. Target audience: All ages. Program can be adapted to serve multiple age levels and community interests. Fees Negotiable depending on the program and number of sessions, ranges between $250 and $350 per day. $.35 per mile for travel expenses. Additional Comments I'm a UW-Madsion graduate and have degrees in Cultural Anthropology. I've conducted fieldwork in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. Genre(s) of books: fiction for children