Mary Amato

Writing with Humor, Heart, & Grit

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Invisible Lines at Frankfort (Germany) Book Fair

October 17, 2012 by Mary Amato Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Sam for spotting my book and sending me this photo!

Filed Under: Scrapbook, What's New Tagged With: Grit, Grit lit, Stories about Grit

German review of Invisible Lines

October 3, 2012 by Mary Amato Leave a Comment

PilzeFor my German readers, here is Sam’s review of the German edition of Invisible Lines. He loved it!

Filed Under: Scrapbook, What's New Tagged With: Das Konigreich der Pilze, Grit, Grit lit, Invisible Lines, Stories about Grit

California Young Readers Medal Nomination

April 9, 2012 by Mary Amato 4 Comments

So excited to learn that Invisible Lines has been nominated in the grades 6-9 for the California Young Readers Medal! CA readers can learn more here.

Invisible Lines

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Invisible Lines out in Paperback

May 31, 2011 by Mary Amato Leave a Comment

My novel about a poverty-stricken kid with grit and his attempt to “rise above it” is available in paperback and ebook.
Invisible Lines

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Article by Sandy Moore

May 19, 2010 by Mary Amato Leave a Comment

Here is an article about Mary Amato, her new book Invisible Lines, and her work with young writers through Passion For Learning, written by Sandy Moore for The Takoma Voice.

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Writing Invisible Lines (3-minute video on the writing process)

March 19, 2010 by Mary Amato 6 Comments

Teachers and librarians, if your school blocks youtube you can view this on teachertube.

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Early praise for Invisible Lines

November 20, 2009 by Mary Amato Leave a Comment

Invisible Lines, my ninth book, is out November 24th and getting great reviews.

Booklist says:

“With its exciting mix of soccer, science, art, friends, and enemies, Trevor’s first-person narrative will pull in readers…Trevor’s anger and tenderness are heartbreaking.”

Ages 10 and up.

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Humor and Heart

I give voice to the funny, sad, messy, and wondrous stories of life, especially the stories of children and young adults. My mission: each book has humor and heart. If you are a teen and/or you're looking for info about my books and music for older readers, please check out my www.thrumsociety.com site.
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