Firefly Moments
Author Coleen Paratore
Full-time writer, speaker, and teacher of writing since 2004; author of 20+ books.
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Whether I am visiting a school with 400 students or teaching a workshop with 4 adults, my goal is to inspire excitement about writing. We travel to the firefly fields inside our own minds and hearts, where our most powerful ideas are sparking, and we write and share, write and share. With each new program, I add something fresh, always focused on that group. My style is lively, encouraging, and interactive -- everyone participates. To book a workshop, speech, retreat, or signing, contact me at cmparatore@aol.com I look forward to talking with you!
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Coleen Paratore as photographed by Cindy Schultz for Women at Work feature in Albany Times Union, 2016
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Featured TItles
BIG (a picture book for all ages), Sourcebooks, 2019. A beautifully illustrated picture book with a "BIG" message, BIG is the perfect gift to celebrate all the biggest milestones in life, in the spirit of Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go!
*Gelett Burgess Award* in the Inspirational/Motivational Category
*Nautilus “Better Books for a Better World” Award
*Mom’s Choice Gold Award
*Amazon “Top Ten Picture Book”
*Gelett Burgess Award* in the Inspirational/Motivational Category
*Nautilus “Better Books for a Better World” Award
*Mom’s Choice Gold Award
*Amazon “Top Ten Picture Book”
FIREFLIES: A Writer’s Notebook for All Ages, Sourceboooks, 2019. Encouraging advice, inspiring “spark-starters” and colorful blank journal pages for “writing without rules.” The perfect gift for any writer. Order from: [email protected] Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
"Sure to be a treasured keepsake.” Author David Lubar
"Like a good friend, this book offers wise advice, plenty of encouragement, and lots of space to be yourself." Sara Pennypacker, NYT best-selling author of Clementine series
"Sure to be a treasured keepsake.” Author David Lubar
"Like a good friend, this book offers wise advice, plenty of encouragement, and lots of space to be yourself." Sara Pennypacker, NYT best-selling author of Clementine series
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Roar Like A Girl. We first met the highly-spirited, ever-optimistic, journal-writing, book-loving, candy-eating, community-rent-paying Willa Havisham in the best-selling novel, The Wedding Planner's Daughter, (Simon & Schuster, 2004), set in the fictional small town of Bramble, Cape Cod, MA, by the ocean, with a cast of unforgettable characters we've grown to know and love. Loyal fans enjoyed following Willa's life story through 5 more "Willa books" over the past decade. Now, after tragedy upends her perfectly happy world, Willa is forced to leave her sweet small town and start fresh in a city by a river.
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DREAMSLEEVES (10-adult), Scholastic Press, 2012. Set in circa 1970’s, Troy, NY, despite hardships, “A” has big dreams for her future.
“…about the difference between hoping for change and making it happen.” Publisher’s Weekly.
“Every library and bookstore should stock this book and help kids find it.” Carol Chittenden, Eight Cousins Bookstore
“Dreamsleeves reminds us of the pain of innocence lost, the strength of love, and the power of hope.” New York Times bestselling-author, Laurie Halse Anderson
"I loved it!” Newbery Author, Jerry Spinelli
“…about the difference between hoping for change and making it happen.” Publisher’s Weekly.
“Every library and bookstore should stock this book and help kids find it.” Carol Chittenden, Eight Cousins Bookstore
“Dreamsleeves reminds us of the pain of innocence lost, the strength of love, and the power of hope.” New York Times bestselling-author, Laurie Halse Anderson
"I loved it!” Newbery Author, Jerry Spinelli
SUNNY HOLIDAY and SWEET AND SUNNY (age 8+), Scholastic Press.
A budding poet and politician, Sunny wants to create a new holiday for kids and make life better in her neighborhood.
* New York Public Library “Best Books for Reading and Sharing”*
*Bank Street College “Best Children’s Books of the Year”*
*American Library Association Notables List*
A budding poet and politician, Sunny wants to create a new holiday for kids and make life better in her neighborhood.
* New York Public Library “Best Books for Reading and Sharing”*
*Bank Street College “Best Children’s Books of the Year”*
*American Library Association Notables List*
The WIlla Books
A voracious reader, journal keeper, and candy eater, a hopeless romantic, community servant, and junior wedding planner at her family’s Cape Cod inn, Willa wants to be an author someday.
#1 The Wedding Planner’s Daughter (Simon&Schuster)
Moving to Cape Cod with her wedding-planner Mom, Willa plays matchmaker, hoping
for a Dad. ½ million copies sold.
Moving to Cape Cod with her wedding-planner Mom, Willa plays matchmaker, hoping
for a Dad. ½ million copies sold.
#2 The Cupid Chronicles (Simon&Schuster)
Willa host dances at her family’s inn to try and save the town library and maybe date “JFK.”
Willa host dances at her family’s inn to try and save the town library and maybe date “JFK.”
#3 Willa by Heart (Simon&Schuster)
A mysterious new girl threatens to steal Willa’s lead in “Our Town,” and JKF’s heart as well.
A mysterious new girl threatens to steal Willa’s lead in “Our Town,” and JKF’s heart as well.
#4 Forget Me Not (Scholastic Press)
Summer romance, a dog, and a startling surprise.
Summer romance, a dog, and a startling surprise.
#5 Wish I Might (Scholastic Press)
Mermaid sightings and a newly discovered brother.
Mermaid sightings and a newly discovered brother.
#6 From Willa, With Love (Scholastic Press) While JFK is away, another handsome Bramble boy hopes to win Willa’s heart.
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