Children's author Marie Bradby switched from a career as a full-time journalist to mothering, fiction writing, and free-lance writing. She had held staff reporting postitions with The Providence-Journal (Rhode Island), The Lexington-Herald (Kentucky), and The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY); and was a staff writer for National Geographic Magazine. A native of Alexandria, VA, she holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Hampton (Institute) University. Her first book, More Than Anything Else, was an ALA Notable Book in 1995. The Longest Wait, illustrated by Peter Catalanotto was published in 1998 and her most recent title Momma, Where are You From was illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet.

	Momma, Where Are You From? NO LONGER AVAILABLE check your local library Grade level: PreS-2 Illustrator: Chris K. Soentpiet "Momma, where are you from?" a little girl asks her mother. The response, lyrical and loving will touch the hearts of readers of any age. GOLDEN KITE AWARD HONOR WINNER
	More Than Anything Else Price: $15.95 ISBN: 9780531094648 (hardcover) Grade level: K-3 Illustrator: Chris K. Soentpiet "A fictionalized story about the life of a young Booker T. Washington.... Bradby's text is eloquent, presenting phrases and spinning images that capture the intense feelings in the story." Starred review, School Library Journal AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOKS BOOKLINKS SALUTES A FEW GOOD BOOKS IRA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD IRA/CBC TEACHERS' CHOICES
	Some Friend Price: $5.99 ISBN: 9781416934523 Grade level: 4-7 Illustrator: Brooks Frederick "A sensitive, realistic portrayal told in first person of a girl's tough lesson about the meaning of friendship." Kirkus Reviews
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	The Longest Wait NO LONGER AVAILABLE check your local library Grade level: PreS-2 Illustrator: Peter Catalanotto "During a treacherous winter storm, a family anxiously awaits for their mail-carrier father to come home....Through the narrative and illustration technique two stories emerge (one of family togetherness, and another of a dedicated, hardworking hero)." Kirkus Reviews
	Once Upon a Farm NO LONGER AVAILABLE check your local library Grade level: PreS-2 Illustrator: Ted Rand " A beautiful story about a vanishing way of life. Warmth and humor fill the pages as a farm boy recalls, in verse, many family-shared moments-stargazing, eating Mama's ice cream, and jumping the fence to escape a butting goat.... Strong verbally and visually, this book is definitely worthy of purchase." School LIbrary Journal

Author Current Location: Louisville, KY Honorarium: (fee includes up to 3 sessions per day) The fee listed below is only the honorarium and does not include expenses which the hosting organization must pay for. $900 for local visits $1,000 for within the Louisville region $1,200 for conferences $1,400 for all other visits Program Description Marie gives readings from her works, followed by a question and answer period or a discussion of the writing process or a simplified overview of the publishing process--from hand-written story to hard-bound book. She also has a slide presentation, which covers her career and books.

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