Mary Casanova is an award-winning children’s author of novels and picture books. Many of her books stem from her life on the Minnesota-Canadian border; others stories have taken her as far away as France, Belize, and Norway. Whatever the setting for her books, Casanova writes stories that matter--and books that kids can’t put down.
Her book awards include, the American Library Association “Notable,” Aesop Accolades by the American Folklore Society, Parents’ Choice “Gold” Award, Booklist Editor Choice, and two Minnesota Book Awards. Voted on by children, her books frequently land on state children’s book master lists across the country. “The greatest reward for me,” Casanova states, “is when a young reader tells me they love one of my books.”
Casanova grew up in a family of ten children. In a bustling camp-like atmosphere, Casanova found that writing became her voice. “Words are my paintbrush,” she explains, “my way of exploring the world around me.”
Picture Books:
Hush, Hush, Forest
Wake Up, Island
One-Dog Sled
The Day Dirk Yeller Came to Town
Utterly Otterly Day
Utterly Otterly Night
Some Dog!
Some Cat!
One-Dog Canoe
The Hunter
Chapter Books:
Dog Watch Series
Trouble in Pembrook
Dog-Napped
Danger at Show Hill
To Catch a Burglar
Extreme Stunt Dogs
The Turtle-Hatching Mystery
American Girl Series
McKenna
McKenna Ready to Fly!
Chrissa
Chrissa Stands Stron
Jess
Grace
Grace Stirs it Up
Grace Makes it Great
CeCile: Gates of Gold
The Showstopper: A Rebecca Mystery
Menace at Mammoth Cave: A Kit Mystery
Mary Casanova
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Young Adult Novels:
Frozen
Ice-Out
Waterfall
When Eagles Fall
Stealing Thunder
Moose Tracks
Wolf Shadows
Riot
Cost to Attend:
Early Bird/Full (July 15)
In Person $35/40
Virtually $15/20