Carol Fisher Saller
Award-winning author of children's fiction
About Carol
Carol Saller thinks writing is like exploring, only better, because there’s no limit to where you go, how you get there, or what you find. Growing up in Central Illinois, her favorite books were full of twisty challenges and also made her laugh. As an author, writing and sharing books like that is a dream come true. Honors for Carol’s children’s books include Kirkus Best, Bank Street Best, Horn Book Recommended Verse, NCSS/CBC Notables, the Carl Sandburg Award for Children’s Literature, the Midland Authors Award for Children’s Fiction, and Chicago Public Library’s Best Teen Fiction.
Books
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What educators say
“Good morning! I wanted to say thank you again for coming to Mable Woolsey last week. The students really enjoyed talking about and contemplating time travel! When you were here you asked for some constructive criticism, so I asked a few of my classes to give me some feedback! Here’s what they had to say: - It was funny. - Talking about time travel was super interesting. - They liked that you involved them in your presentation with hand raising and standing/sitting. - They really enjoyed your explanation of how to write a book and how difficult it can be with the research. - They enjoyed talking about the paradoxes, and in fact, continued talking about it through Monday! - A few of them would have liked the presentation to be a bit shorter. - Several of them wanted to know much more about the book– my response was that they need to read it:)”
Visit formats
📚 One School, One Book
Carol offers a One School, One Book visit or program for schools reading one of their books together.
What a visit includes
Carol's visits can be tailored for students 6-14. They can include a brief reading, a back-and-forth discussion of a book's themes or writing challenges, a short writing exercise, and (in smaller, younger groups), a simple craft project. Discussion topics: THE BRIDGE DANCERS (ages 6-9) Finding a Writing Topic, Facing Fear, Loyalty, Self-Esteem THE TIME-JINX TWINS (series, ages 8-12) Writing, Revising, Fact-Checking, Time Travel Paradoxes, 1970, 14th Century England MADDIE'S GHOST (ages 8-12) Researching History, Collecting Evidence, American Women in the 1930s EDDIE'S WAR (ages 12-14) Writing Historical Fiction, World War II Homefront, Xenophobia
Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.
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