Monthly Archives: May 2013

Real ‘Girl Power:’ Another Story Behind A Girl Called Problem

Posted on May 16, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

I recently wrote an essay for my publisher’s blog about a former student of mine who had the courage to speak out against sexual bribery at the university where I taught in Tanzania. Her story and many others make me … Continue reading →

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The NYT Sunday Book Review Weighs In!

Posted on May 11, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

Linda Sue Park reviews A Girl Called Problem and The Vine Basket by Josanne La Valley in the New York Times Sunday Book Review. Park discusses point of view and some of the challenges of providing exposition for unfamiliar cultural contexts … Continue reading →

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Wowzers!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

Elizabeth Bird of Fuse #8 at School Library Journal just wrote an amazing review of A Girl Called Problem. This woman is major royalty in the middle-grade and young-adult universe. She’s served on the Newbery committee, written for Horn Book, … Continue reading →

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