Sharon Mentyka

Sharon Mentyka

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SHARON MENTYKA is a writer, designer, and teacher whose stories grow from small kernels of truth and explore common themes: fairness, transitions, and the complicated path to finding your own voice. Her middle-grade novel Chasing at the Surface was named the 2016 children's winner of the National Outdoor Book Award.

After graduating from ArtCenter College of Design in Los Angeles, VIVIEN MILDENBEGER packed up her pencils and moved to a lovely farm just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. There she works on her illustrations, pottery, and other general magic-making. She loves illustrating for children most of all. Vivien is also an avid bread baker and shares her farm adventures with her fianc , two cats, and dog, Peter. Her work has been featured by publications such as New American Paintings and American Illustration. Publishing clients include Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, QuartoKids, Little Bee, Penguin and Macmillan/Henry Holt.

22nd December 2014

B in the World

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15th October 2019

Think Smart, Be Fearless: A Biography of Bill Gates

How do fearless ideas begin? Travel along with young Bill Gates on his life's journey full of curiosity, discovery, hard... MoreThink Smart, Be Fearless: A Biography of Bill Gates

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17th November 2016

Chasing at the Surface: A Novel

Sometimes finding your way home takes more than courage. It takes a leap of faith. Winner, National Outdoor Book Award W... MoreChasing at the Surface: A Novel

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1st March 2022

The Heart of the Storm: A Biography of Sue Bird

"With dynamic illustrations and text full of can-do attitude, this exuberant picture book is a celebration of the hard w... MoreThe Heart of the Storm: A Biography of Sue Bird

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15th October 2024

A Flash of Color and Light: A Biography of Dale Chihuly

The first-ever picture book biography of world-renowned glassmaker Dale Chihuly—with stunning watercolor illustrations t... MoreA Flash of Color and Light: A Biography of Dale Chihuly

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