Category Archives: A Girl Called Problem

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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Videos!!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

After reading A Girl Called Problem, do you find yourself wondering what it would be like to be a young teen living in Tanzania? We thought you might, so we made a video. Meet Consolata. She’s about Shida’s age. This … Continue reading →

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More free copies of A Girl Called Problem

Posted on April 21, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

Goodreads is hosting a giveaway of two free copies of A Girl Called Problem. Goodreads Book Giveaway A Girl Called Problem by Katie Quirk Giveaway ends May 19, 2013. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

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Free copies of A Girl Called Problem

Posted on April 10, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

AND THE WINNERS, WHO WERE RANDOMLY SELECTED, ARE MORGAN MAZZEI OF BANGOR, ME, AND MAURA CODY OF KODAIKANAL, INDIA! THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO COMMENTED. The wonderful middle-grade blog From the Mixed-Up Files… is hosting a free giveaway of two copies … Continue reading →

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A Girl Called Problem is out!!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

Two kind friends sent me photos of what they received in the mail today:   A Girl Called Problem is out! The sidebar at the right will lead you to a few of the places where you can find the … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind the Cover

Posted on March 29, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

Ever wonder what’s behind some of your favorite book covers? Who was the artist? Is that a real or Photoshopped setting? Did the author get a say in how the model looked? I recently wrote a short piece about the … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind A Girl Called Problem

Posted on March 19, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

My wonderful agent, Sara Crowe, asked me to write a short piece about the origins of A Girl Called Problem. The full story is on Sara’s blog, Crowe’s Nest. Here’s a short excerpt to get you started: I moved to Tanzania, East … Continue reading →

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Kirkus Starred Review

Posted on March 7, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

            A Girl Called Problem just received a starred review from Kirkus, a distinction which they reserve for books of “exceptional merit.” Here’s what they had to say: “Thirteen-year-old healer Shida (Swahili for “problem”) can’t save 6-year-old … Continue reading →

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Cover Preview

Posted on March 6, 2013 by katiequirkauthor

A Girl Called Problem, Katie’s middle-grade novel set in Tanzania, will be released on April 1st! Here’s a sneak peek at the cover: We’ve thrown together some great online extras to go along with the book: videos, discussion questions for … Continue reading →

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