![]() Her newest novel, The Klipfish Code, makes use of Mary's on-site research in Norway. Nationally and internationally, at schools and conferences, Casanova shares her love of writing and reading with children and adults. ![]() Now, with 19 books published and many more under contract and forthcoming, she divides her time between writing and traveling. "Words are my paintbrush," she explains, "my way of exploring the world around me." In a bustling camp-like atmosphere, Casanova found that writing became her voice. For me, it's all about communicating writer-to-reader through a character and story."Ĭasanova grew up in a family of ten children in St. "The greatest reward for me," Casanova states, "is when a young reader tells me she or he loves one of my books. ![]() Her books frequently land on state children's choice book master lists across the country. ![]() Her book awards include: American Library Association "Notable," Aesop Accolades by the American Folklore Society, Parents' Choice "Gold" Award, Booklist Editor Choice, and two Minnesota Book Awards. Whatever the setting for her books, Casanova writes stories that matter-and stories that kids can't put down. Many of her books stem from her life on the Minnesota-Canadian border yet some of her stories have taken her as far away as France, Norway, and Belize for research. ![]() Mary Casanova is an award-winning children's author of novels and picture books. ![]()
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