LARISSA THEULE is the author of fiction and nonfiction books for children, including the magical realism chapter book Tove Under the Tree, illustrated by Julie Benbassat; Kafka and the Doll, illustrated by Rebecca Green, and the Material Marvels series, which explores the fascinating origins of the materials around us and their uses today. Her work has received honors from the American Library Association, Junior Library Guild, Bologna Children’s Book Fair, and more. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults and a Master in Education and enjoys teaching when she can. Having lived in many different parts of the world throughout her life, Larissa Theule now lives in Southern California with her family and dog.

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FOR KIDS

Hi there! Maybe you're visiting this site because you’re a student working on a project, or maybe you just love books. Whatever the reason, I'm glad you're here. 

 

Let me tell you a little about myself.

 

Here's where I lived growing up: Nigeria, Indiana, Japan, Costa Rica, Canada, and Michigan. As a grownup, I've lived in Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, and China. Now I live in Southern California. All the places I’ve lived and all the people I’ve met shape the way I see the world, and the way I see the world shapes the stories I write.

 

Sometimes, I write stories that are about caring for people, paying attention to the world around us, and being brave and creative to change what isn’t working or what isn’t right. Kindness is a frequent theme in my books, and so are themes relating to nature because I like nature a lot and find it both mysterious and familiar. (I especially like the wind―it has so many different personalities!) And then sometimes I write stories and poems just because I like the way certain words sound together and the way those words make a picture in my head. I always write about things I'm curious about because that way I have fun and stay interested in my work.

 

When I’m not writing, I like to read, go on long walks to admire other people’s gardens, and play with my two kids and my cutie-pie dog named Luna.

 

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a splendiferous day! 

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