Marie Boyd
Bringing story, science, and creativity together to cultivate curiosity and care.
About Marie
Marie Boyd is an author, illustrator, artist, and law professor. Her second picture book, Sebastian’s Sunflower, celebrates curiosity, nature, and the wonder of caring for a plant as it grows. Marie creates her illustrations using quilling—rolling, shaping, and arranging narrow strips of paper into intricate designs. She is also the author and illustrator of Just a Worm, a 2025–2026 South Carolina Picture Book Award nominee. Through engaging school visits, Marie shares her creative process and inspires students to explore their own curiosity, creativity, and storytelling abilities. She lives in South Carolina with her family.
Books
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What educators say
“Marie’s presentation was very insightful and enjoyable for all our students, spanning from our youngest readers to our oldest future authors. Each student left the experience having learned more about the many roles in the natural world around us, the book creation process, and the creative art of paper quilling!”
Visit formats
What a visit includes
From interactive storytimes and author talks to creative writing and quilling workshops, my programs inspire curiosity, creativity, and storytelling in students of all ages.
Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.
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