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Stories from Central America

Posted on November 26, 2016 by katiequirkauthor

This academic year, my family and I are living in Central America. I’m busy working on a young adult novel set in South India, but I’ve also recently started a blog about life south of the U.S. border. Warmer Than … Continue reading →

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Please vote!

Posted on June 28, 2016 by katiequirkauthor

How delighted I was to learn that a draft of my yet-to-be-published memoir, Sari Swinging: An American Mother Opts All the Way Out, has been shortlisted for the Half the World Global Literati Award! There is a people’s choice category … Continue reading →

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Spoiler alert!

Posted on April 25, 2016 by katiequirkauthor

If you have yet to read A Girl Called Problem, you probably shouldn’t read this post. As I mentioned earlier, I had the good fortune to visit with 5th grade readers at Boston Collegiate Charter School again this spring. They … Continue reading →

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Caucusing for Motherhood

Posted on April 14, 2016 by katiequirkauthor

Caucusing in Maine brought up some of the bones I have to pick with modern feminist politics. If you look at the data on women and girls in the U.S., we’re making strides toward gender equity, up until a woman … Continue reading →

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Nyerere is Back!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by katiequirkauthor

Tanzanians recently elected a new president, John Magufuli, and people are excited. Magufuli grew up herding cattle for his poor family, and he seems bent on putting a stop to corrupt spending. Right after he was sworn in, Magufuli slashed … Continue reading →

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