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Linda Crotta Brennan

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Role:	Author
Short Bio:	I’m the author of a number of books for children, including The Black Regiment of the American Revolution (Moon Mountain Publishing, hardcover 2004, paperback 2005), a nonfiction book for intermediate readers, and the picture books, Flannel Kisses (Houghton Mifflin, hardcover 1997, paperback 2006) and Marshmallow Kisses (Houghton Mifflin, hardcover 2000, paperback 2007). I've also written for the educational market, electronic media, and magazines including Cricket, Highlights, and Smithsonian’s Click magazine. I’m listed in Something About the Author, vol. 130, published by the Gale Group. Until recently, I worked as a Library Reference Assistant, serving on the Rhode Island Teen Book Award Committee, and the Young Adult Round Table. Currently, I’m an instructor with the Institute of Children's Literature and do a variety of seminars and school visits. I’m a member of both the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Author's Guild. For more information, visit my website at www.lindacrottabrennan.com.
Selected Works:	FLANNEL KISSES, MARSHMALLOW KISSES, THE BLACK REGIMENT OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Website:	www.lindacrottabrennan.com
Travel Range:	RI, MA, CT outside this range, travel expenses added

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Program Descriptions:	Faces of the Black Regiment (Gr. 2-12) Making history come alive, researching and writing the nonfiction book. (PowerPoint presentation) Stories to Go (Pre-K-12) Brainstorming a story with a box full of stuff and nonsense. Sizzles and Fizzles (Gr. 2-12) Hands-on exploration of the writing, critiquing, and rewriting process with props and illustrations. So You Want to Write for Kids? (Adults) Plus a variety of other workshop options—“Show, Don’t Tell,” “Critique without Tears for Teachers,” “Journaling for Writers-not just the daily slog.”
Program Pricing:	Four workshops--$650.00 Five workshops--$800.00 Single Workshop--$200.00
Audience Levels:	Preschool; Lower Elementary; Upper Elementary; Middle School; High School; Adult

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Home State:	Rhode Island

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