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My
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| Publications for Children |
August
2007 - Pockets
“A
Gift from the Heart” is
the true story of how four children in Texas made a difference
in
the lives of
people around
the world.
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January/February
2008
(Volume 8 Issue 2) - Kid
Zone
In the article “Animal
Eyes,” you’ll uncover everything you wanted to
know about how animals see differently.
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January/February
2007
(Volume 7 Issue 2) - Kid
Zone
In the article “One Dollar
Coins,” you’ll uncover everything you wanted to
know about these shiny, jingling coins.
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Publications
for Adults
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May 2008 – Austin
Family
Live & Learn Column
“Kindergarten countdown
Help your children prepare for their first year of school” |
April 2008 – Austin
Family
Feature
“Six special ways to create magical birthday memories” |
Newspaper
Articles published in The Williamson County Sun:
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May 20, 2007.
"Mathis sets new world record at national meet" |
Apr 22, 2007.
"Georgetown athlete headed to national powerlifting meet" |
Nov 8, 2006.
"Trouve caters to curves
With Salado boutique, Georgetown businesswoman finds her calling" |
Oct 4, 2006.
"Breast cancer survivor celebrates
life in style" |
Sept 24, 2006.
"Georgetown powerlifter thrives
on competition
Mathis headed for world championship" |
Aug 6, 2006.
"CHEAT THE HEAT
10 quenching ideas for end of summer" |
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| Contests |
| My nonfiction article "Ghosts
of the North" captured 2nd place in the Children's - Short
category for the 2007 San Gabriel Writers' League Writing Contest. |
| Orilla, the
Pajama Queen captured
2nd place in the children’s stories for readers 3-8 category
in the 2006 Abilene
Writers Guild Contest. One day, I hope you’ll find this
picture book at your favorite book store or library. |
| Shoelace and
Pudge in a Jam snagged 1st honorable mention in the same
category as Orilla,
the Pajama Queen in the 2006 Abilene Writers Guild Contest.
My dream is to see this easy reader in book stores everywhere and
to write many more wonderful stories for these two best friends. |
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| Website © 2007
Carmen Oliver. All rights reserved. Illustrations © 2007 Kristi
Valiant . Do not use without written permission. |
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