Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Stories that are part of our lives

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September Book Party: Fun with Fermenting, Fun with Reading

I am so pleased share news about a book party for Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild, co-written with June Jo Lee. September 14, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at The Perfect Blend, 224 First Street, Mount Vernon, IA 52314. We will do a “chop, salt, pack” demonstration (though the chopping will be done ahead of time) to […]

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Leaving while staying at home

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Normally at this time in January I am packing my suitcase to  leave home for 11 days and go to Hamline University to participate in the residency for the Masters program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. I always am energized by the preparation and the residency. Eleven days with other children’s book writers […]

Bim, Bam, Bop … and Oona

Spunky Oona will inspire and delight all who see her final triumphant creation. With its fun read-aloud words (from Brrrrrring to OOO-hoolie-hoo!), her story is wonderful to hear.

Dragonfly Books
Decorah, Iowa

Chef Roy Choi

When a picture book biography is done, and done well, there’s only one word for it: magic! And Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remi taps into that magic space very well. Very well indeed.

Elizabeth Bird
School Library Journal blog

Creekfinding

Chronicling the true story of one man’s quest to revive a stream rumored to have run through the prairies of Iowa, Jacqueline Briggs Martin relates the trials and triumphs in Creekfinding, a return to nature that proves that ‘a creek isn’t just water.’

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About Jacqueline

I have always loved stories as much as some people love watching elephants, riding bicycles, or eating chocolate ice cream. As I travel and visit with students and others I am surprised and touched by … Read More about About Jacqueline