Carmela A. Martino

I've posted a photo from my visit with the writing club at St. Joseph School in Downers Grove. You can see at on the "News" page of the website.

The new blog I hinted about last month is now up and running. It's www.TeachingAuthors.com--a blog by six children's book authors (including me) who happen to also teach writing. We plan to discuss topics of interest to writers, teachers, and librarians. Stop by and check us out!

I had a great visit at St. Joseph School in Downers Grove, Illinois last week. (See the "News" page for a photo.) Several of the Writing Club members I spoke with that day have already posted comments here. I'd love to hear from other students, too. Feel free to post comments here about what you learned from the talk, or what you enjoyed most.

Also, if you are a student or teacher at St. Joe's who ordered a copy of Rosa, Sola and would like to receive an autographed bookplate, contact Mrs. Burk, the writing club coordinator. Read More