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Snuggled between Picture Books and Middle Grade novels, Chapter Books hold the key to creating lifelong learners as they are written for the newly independent reader. Join Marcie Colleen, author of the Super Happy Party Bears chapter book series (Macmillan) as she explains what exactly a chapter book is and how you can start your own chapter book writing journey!

Marcie Colleen is an award-winning author of picture books and chapter books.

Through the years her books have garnered accolades and awards. Love, Triangle (HarperCollins) was named a Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Book of 2018. Penguinaut! (Scholastic) was voted One Book Colorado for 2019! Over 75,000 copies were distributed to every four-year-old in the state. The Bear’s Garden (Macmillan) was called “a well-illustrated, beautifully written tale of encouragement” by Kirkus and given a starred review.

She is a frequent presenter at conferences for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, as well as a faculty member for The Writing Barn, San Diego Writer’s Ink, and the University of California San Diego Extension. Her educational work in children’s literature has been recognized by School Library Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, and the Children’s Book Council.

Learn more about Marcie and her upcoming books and projects at ThisIsMarcieColleen.com or follow her on Twitter @MarcieColleen1.

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Events can only be accessed on the date and time they become available.

This event will remain accessible until March 1st for members with General and Full Admission, and March 22nd for members with Extended and Time Traveler Admission.