The incredible Caroline Starr Rose joins us to talk about how she wrote her nonfiction picture book, A RACE AROUND THE WORLD: THE TRUE STORY OF NELLIE BLY AND ELIZABETH BISLAND (illustrated by Alexandra Bye). Caroline has so much wisdom to share about the different levels of historical fiction, thinking of yourself as a storyteller rather than an authority, and allowing curiosity to shape your projects. We had so much fun recording this conversation and we hope you love it!
Caroline Starr Rose is a middle grade and picture book author whose books have been ALA-ALSC Notable, Junior Library Guild, ABA New Voices, Kids’ Indie Next, Amazon’s Best Books of the Month for Kids, and Bank Street College of Education Best Books selections. In addition, her books have been nominated for almost two dozen state award lists. Caroline was named a Publisher’s Weekly Flying Start Author for her debut novel, May B. She spent her childhood in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and New Mexico and taught social studies and English in four different states. Caroline now lives with her husband and two sons in New Mexico.
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Books that Caroline mentions in this episode:
MAUD: A NOVEL INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF L.M. MONTGOMERY by Melanie J. Fishbane
