Author Carmen Deedy is Visiting Elkins Pointe on April 20
Author Carmen Deedy is coming to Elkins Pointe
for a school visit on April 20.
Carmen Agra Deedy has been writing for children for over two decades. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the U.S. as a refugee in 1964. She grew up in Decatur, Georgia, where she lives today.
Deedy began writing as a young mother and storyteller whose NPR commentaries on All Things Considered were collected and released under the title, Growing Up Cuban In Decatur, Georgia. The pithy collection of twelve stories soon garnered awards, among them a 1995 Publishers Weekly Best Audio (Adult Storytelling) and a 1996 Parents’ Choice Gold Award. Read more about Ms. Deedy
Her children’s books have won numerous awards.
The Cheshire Cheese Cat, her latest book, will be available for sale during her visit. To read more about this title or to order your copy now, visit Amazon.com.
Watch Carmen Deedy's TED talk:
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