"To me, research and writing are part of an endless treasure hunt that
leads to many pots of gold. I never know what I might uncover during my
search or exactly how it will unfold into a story."
Marlene Targ Brill has been creating children's books for many years. She
started writing while teaching children with disabilities, producing
materials to help her students learn. With time, the desire to write grew
stronger. Soon she was writing for a variety of formats- magazines,
newspapers, newsletters, videotape, and textbooks-developing materials for
readers of all ages.
Today, Marlene is author of more than 65 books for children and adults. She
has received several honors for writing and is included in vols. 77 and 124
of Something About the Author. Yet, she never forgets where her first dream
of writing originated-through her work with children. Just as Marlene was
drawn into writing, she is now drawn back into the classroom. This time,
she
tells kids and adults about the wonders of research, writing, and of course,
books.
Selected Titles:
- Barack Obama: Working to Make a Difference (Millbrook Press, 2006) "Brill offers an intimate portrait that is bolstered by her own interviews with Obama's colleagues, schoolmates, and friends." Booklist; ". . . clear, concise prose. . . . Brill''s description of Obama's childhood is poignant. . . . " School Library Journal
- Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express (Carolrhoda Books, 2005) ...the book is an exciting bit of history that is fun to read." School and Library Journal; 2005 Washington State Beverly Cleary Selection; IRA/CBC Children's Choice
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Margaret Knight: Girl Inventor (Millbrook Press, 2001)
"This book works on several levels. It is an interesting story as a longer
picture book, a great beginning biography, and interesting introduction to
scientific method, and an empowering addition to girls' heroines. Library
Talk (starred review); 2002 Notable Social Studies Book
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Tooth Tales from around the World (Charlesbridge, 1998)
"What a treat! Tales about the tooth fairy from past to present . . . will
delight your children." Parent's Council
IRA/CBC 'Children's Choice'
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Women for Peace (Franklin Watts, 1997)
"Brill's writing is consistently engaging and reflective." Booklist;
Society of Midland Authors finalist; inspiration for 1999 Chicago Peace
Museum exhibit
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Diary of a Drummer Boy (Millbrook, 1998)
". . . narration allows the power of the story to come through without
distraction . . . Brill's book succeeds as fiction, and will have many uses
in the history classroom."
Kirkus Review; Society of Midland Authors finalist; Scholastic Book Club
selection
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Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad (Carolrhoda, 1993)
"Brill does a good job of incorporating basics about the Underground
Railroad
into her narrative and bringing out its suspense." Kirkus Review; Top 10
social studies choice, 1993, School of Librarians International
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Extraordinary Young People (Children's Press, 1996)
"This is the kind of first-rate reference resource that is difficult to put
down. An entertaining and inspiring book that deserves to be in every
collection."
School Library Journal
Other Titles:
- Tourette Syndrome (Millbrook Press, 2002)
- 25 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Discipline (MightyWords, 2001)
- Keys to Parenting a Child with Autism (Barron's Educational
Series, Parent's Choice, rev. 2002)
- Shoes through the Ages (Steck-Vaughn, 2000)
- Winning Women in Baseball/Softball (Barron's Educational
Series, 2000)
- Winning Women in Basketball (Barron's Educational Series, 2000)
- Winning Women in Ice Hockey (Barron's Educational Series, 1999)
- Winning Women in Soccer (Barron's Educational Series, 1999)
- Let Women Vote! (Millbrook Press, 1996)
- Trail of Tears: The Journey from Home (Millbrook Press, 1994)
- Journey for Peace: The Story of Rigoberta Menchu (Lodestar, 1996;
Notable Social Studies Book)
- Indiana (Marshall Cavendish, 1997)
- Michigan (Marshall Cavendish, 1998)
- AMA Essential Guide to Asthma (Simon & Schuster, 1998)
- Small Paul and the Big Bully (ACCH, 1996)
- Building the Capital City (Children's Press, 1996)
- Illinois (Marshall Cavendish, 1996)
- Guyana (Children's Press, 1994)
- Keys to Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome (Barron's
Educational Series, 1993)
- Honduras (co-author Harry Targ, Children's Press, 1993)
- Guatemala (co-author Harry Targ, Children's Press, 1993)
- Why Do We Have To? (World Book, 1991)
- James Buchanan (Children's Press, 1988
- John Adams (Children's Press, 1986)
For presentations about writing, publishing a book, researching, and your
favorite tooth tales please send e-mail to marlenetbrill@comcast.net.
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