MARY CASANOVA

 
       

Mary Casanova was born in Duluth, Minnesota and later earned a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota. She is a "former Aspen ski bum" but now lives near Ranier, Minnesota with her husband Charles Casanova and their daughter and son, Katie and Eric.

When it comes to writing for children, Mary Casanova is passionate about two things: writing books that matter and writing books that kids can't put down. She says, "I was a reluctant reader - and I write for the child I was: restless, energetic, adventure-seeking, the can't-sit-still kind. I loved being outside, and if a book was going to hold my attention, it had to be either a rainy day or a fast-paced story."

More information can be found about Mary Casanova on her website: www.marycasanova.com

Forthcoming:

Girl of the Year 2009 Book 1 and Book 2 ― ages 7-11
(American Girl, 2009)

Utterly Otterly Day ― picture book
(Simon and Schuster, 2008)

Published:

The Dog Watch series ― ages 7-11
(Simon & Schuster)

• Book 6: Turtle-Hatching Mystery
• Book 5: Extreme Stunt Dogs (Fall, 2007)
• Book 4: To Catch a Burglar  
• Book 3: Danger at Snow Hill  
• Book 2: Dog-napped
• Book 1: Trouble in Pembrook

The Klipfish Code ― ages 8-12 and up
(Houghton Mifflin, Sept 2007)

Some Dog! ― picture book
(Farrar, Straus and Giroux, spring 2007)

Mary Casanova and You ― for classrooms and libraries
(Libraries Unlimited, Jan. 2007)

Jess: Girl of the Year 2006 ― ages 7-11
(American Girl, 2006)

When Eagles Fall ― ages 10-14 and up
(Hyperion, 2003)

• Society of School Librarians International (SSLI) “Honor” Book 2002

One-Dog Canoe ― picture book
(Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2002)

• Wyoming’s “Buckaroo” Master List, 2005-2006
• Illinois “Monarch” Children’s Book Master List, 2005
• Minnesota Humanities Council, “Storytime” Master List, 2003
• Minnesota Book Award nominee, 2003
• Maine “Chickadee” Children’s Choice Master List, 2004
• Nevada Children’s Choice Master List, 2004-2005
• Missouri “Building Block” Children’s Choice Master List, 2005

Cecile: Gates of Gold ― ages 8-12 and up
(American Girl, 2002)

• National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA), 2002, Honors Award
• Minnesota Book Award nominee, 2003

The Hunter ― picture book
(Athenaeum/Simon & Schuster, 2000)

• ALA Notable Children’s Book
• Prairie Bud Children’s Book Award Master List (South Dakota)
• Starred reviews: Kirkus, SLJ, Booklist, BCCB
• Top 100 Books for 2000 by the NY Public Libraries
• San Francisco Chronicle Recommended Book
• Parent’s Choice Gold Award
• Booklist Editor’s Choice
• American Bookseller’s Pick of the List
• American Folktale Society Aesop Accolades winner
• Anne Izard Storyteller’s Choice Award
• BCCB “Blue Ribbon List’
• Red Clover Master List (Vermont)
• Minnesota Book Award Winner (children’s book) 2001

Curse of a Winter Moon ― ages 10-14 and up
(Hyperion, 2000)

• Minnesota Book Award Winner (young adult) 2001

Stealing Thunder ― ages 8-12 and up
(Hyperion, 1998)

• Iowa Children’s Choice Master List, 2002-2003
• Maud Hart Lovelace Book Master List, (Minn.) 2002-2003
• Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Master List, 2003

Wolf Shadows ― ages 8-12 and up
(Hyperion, 1997)

• Minnesota Book Award Master List, 1998
• Northeastern Minnesota Book Award Master List, 1998
• ALA Quick Picks for YA Reluctant Readers nominee
• Jeanette Fair Award Finalist, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Tau State Organization
• Mark Twain Book Award Master List (Missouri), 1999-2000
• Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Master List, l999-2000
• Best Read-Alouds Booklist (Indiana), 1999-2000
• Iowa Children’s Choice Master List, 2000-2001
• Lamplighter Award Master List, Nat’l Christian Schools Assoc., 2000-2001

Riot ― ages 10-14 and up
(Hyperion, 1996)

• Junior Library Guild Selection
• Northeastern Minnesota Book Award nominee
• Minnesota Book Award Master List
• Children’s Sequoyah Master List (Oklahoma), l998-99
• Children’s Crown Master List, 1999
• ALA Quick Picks for YA Reluctant Readers nominee

Moose Tracks ― ages 8-12 and up
(Hyperion, 1995)

• Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club selection
• Flicker Tale Children’s Book Award Master List, (North Dakota), 1997
• Iowa Children’s Choice Master List, 1998
• Northeastern Minnesota Book Award nominee, 1996
• Indian Paintbrush Book Award Master List (Wyoming), 1998
• South Carolina Book Award Master List, 1998-99
• Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award Master List (Minnesota), 1998-99
• Kentucky “Bluegrass” Master List, l996