Marc Bowen Kornblatt

Author / storyteller/singer

Madison (Dane County)

1108 Garfield St.
Madison, WI 53711
608-258-8355
E-mail: mkornblatt@charter.net
Web site: http://www.webpages.charter.net/mkornblatt

Wisconsin Connection
In 1987, I followed my wife, a Russian professor, to Madison where she took a job at the university. We now have two Wisconsin-born children, I have earned a UW-Madison teaching degree and teach fifth grade in the city's school system.

Published Works (selected)
Izzy's Place (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2003)

Understanding Buddy (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2001)

Eli and the Dimplemeyers (Macmillan Publishing Co., 1994)
Illustrated by: Jack Ziegler

Paul Revere and the Boston Tea party (Bantam Books, 1987)

Flame of the Inquisition (Bantam Books, 1986)

Misson to World War II (Bantam Books, 1986)

"The Year 2000" (Cricket , 1999)

The Search for Sidney's Smile (Simon & Schuster , 1993)
Illustrated by: John Steven Gurney

"The Fastest Kid at Pinebrook" (Cricket, 1994)

Plain Jane ( a play) (Macmillan, 1991)

Awards / Distinctions
William Allen White Children's Book Award Master's List for Izzy's Place, 2004

Elizabeth Burr/Worzalla Prize for Understanding Buddy, 2002

Patterson Prize for Understanding Buddy, 2002

CCBC Choice for Izzy's Place and Understanding Buddy, 2002/2004

Presentations
Writing Workshop. In this workshop, best suited for residencies, students have the opportunity to workshop any piece of writing that they and their teachers choose. Target audience: Kindgergarten through 6.

The Young Adult Novel: From Conception to Publication and Beyond. This presentation introduces students to the craft and business of writing. The program includes discussion of the revision and editing process, the trials and tribulations of rejection letters, contracts, galleys, reviews and awards, as well as a question-and-answer period. Target audience: 4-8.

The Art of Storytelling. This workshop includes interactive storytelling with shop talk about the storyteller's craft. Longer residencies may include a student performance as a culminating activity. Target audience: Preschool through 6.

Fees
$300 per day minimum for a school visit, $150 for library programs. Residency fees are negotiable.

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Marc Bowen Kornblatt Author / storyteller/singer Madison (Dane County) 1108 Garfield St. Madison, WI 53711 608-258-8355 E-mail: mkornblatt@charter.net Web site: http://www.webpages.charter.net/mkornblatt Wisconsin Connection In 1987, I followed my wife, a Russian professor, to Madison where she took a job at the university. We now have two Wisconsin-born children, I have earned a UW-Madison teaching degree and teach fifth grade in the city's school system. Published Works (selected) Izzy's Place (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2003) Understanding Buddy (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2001) Eli and the Dimplemeyers (Macmillan Publishing Co., 1994) Illustrated by: Jack Ziegler Paul Revere and the Boston Tea party (Bantam Books, 1987) Flame of the Inquisition (Bantam Books, 1986) Misson to World War II (Bantam Books, 1986) "The Year 2000" (Cricket , 1999) The Search for Sidney's Smile (Simon & Schuster , 1993) Illustrated by: John Steven Gurney "The Fastest Kid at Pinebrook" (Cricket, 1994) Plain Jane ( a play) (Macmillan, 1991) Awards / Distinctions William Allen White Children's Book Award Master's List for Izzy's Place, 2004 Elizabeth Burr/Worzalla Prize for Understanding Buddy, 2002 Patterson Prize for Understanding Buddy, 2002 CCBC Choice for Izzy's Place and Understanding Buddy, 2002/2004 Presentations Writing Workshop. In this workshop, best suited for residencies, students have the opportunity to workshop any piece of writing that they and their teachers choose. Target audience: Kindgergarten through 6. The Young Adult Novel: From Conception to Publication and Beyond. This presentation introduces students to the craft and business of writing. The program includes discussion of the revision and editing process, the trials and tribulations of rejection letters, contracts, galleys, reviews and awards, as well as a question-and-answer period. Target audience: 4-8. The Art of Storytelling. This workshop includes interactive storytelling with shop talk about the storyteller's craft. Longer residencies may include a student performance as a culminating activity. Target audience: Preschool through 6. Fees $300 per day minimum for a school visit, $150 for library programs. Residency fees are negotiable.