L.M. Elliott
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L. M. Elliott is the award-winning author of young adult novels, including Under a War-Torn Sky
(2001), Flying South (2003), Annie Between the States (2005), Give Me Liberty (2008), and A Troubled Peace
(2009), the sequel to Under a War-Torn Sky.
The author, who lives in Virginia, appears frequently at middle schools and high schools where she speaks with students about writing, research, and the value of reading about history. Her novels are historical fiction
requiring the author to perform extensive research on the settings, characters, and events described. All of the author's novels fit the genre of coming of age
fiction, featuring teenage protagonists encountering rites of passage
. Books by the author appear in school curricula and on summer reading lists in school systems around the United States; they are available in collections at public libraries and school libraries.
Elliott has also authored five picture books for children with New York Times best-selling illustrator, Lynn Munsinger, including: Hunter’s Best Friend at School, Hunter and Stripe and the Soccer Showdown, and Hunter’s Big Sister. Their most recent illustrated book, A String of Hearts, was released in January, 2011. The author is currently featured in a series of video segments designed for educators which was produced by Washington, D.C. Public Television WETA-TV
for their "Readingrockets" program, an on-line resource for educators involved in youth literacy. The author speaks about Valentine's Day
, the true value of friendship, her own creative process, and also demonstrates how to make a variety of Valentines.
A long-time writer for the Washingtonian magazine, Elliott was twice a finalist for the National Magazine Award
and recipient of numerous Dateline awards. She wrote often on children, women’s issues, and health. Elliott graduated from Wake Forest University
and holds a master's in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
.
Under a War-Torn Sky
Under a War-Torn Sky is a young adult war novel about a young man flying a B-24 in World War II. When his plane is shot down and he is trapped behind enemy lines, he is helped by kind French citizens to escape and get back to his home. Written by American author L.M. Elliott, the novel was first...
(2001), Flying South (2003), Annie Between the States (2005), Give Me Liberty (2008), and A Troubled Peace
A Troubled Peace
A Troubled Peace is the sequel to the historical fiction novel Under a War-Torn Sky, written by Virginia author L.M. Elliott.- Summary :World War II may be ending, but for 19-year-old bomber pilot, Henry Forester, the conflict still rages on. Shot down over France, Henry endured a dangerous trek...
(2009), the sequel to Under a War-Torn Sky.
The author, who lives in Virginia, appears frequently at middle schools and high schools where she speaks with students about writing, research, and the value of reading about history. Her novels are historical fiction
Historical fiction
Historical fiction tells a story that is set in the past. That setting is usually real and drawn from history, and often contains actual historical persons, but the principal characters tend to be fictional...
requiring the author to perform extensive research on the settings, characters, and events described. All of the author's novels fit the genre of coming of age
Coming of age
Coming of age is a young person's transition from childhood to adulthood. The age at which this transition takes place varies in society, as does the nature of the transition. It can be a simple legal convention or can be part of a ritual, as practiced by many societies...
fiction, featuring teenage protagonists encountering rites of passage
Rites of Passage
Rites of Passage is an African American History program sponsored by the Stamford, Connecticut US public schools. The program consists of an extra day of schooling on Saturday for 12 weeks, service projects, and a culminating educational trip to Gambia and Senegal. Gambia and Senegal are the...
. Books by the author appear in school curricula and on summer reading lists in school systems around the United States; they are available in collections at public libraries and school libraries.
Elliott has also authored five picture books for children with New York Times best-selling illustrator, Lynn Munsinger, including: Hunter’s Best Friend at School, Hunter and Stripe and the Soccer Showdown, and Hunter’s Big Sister. Their most recent illustrated book, A String of Hearts, was released in January, 2011. The author is currently featured in a series of video segments designed for educators which was produced by Washington, D.C. Public Television WETA-TV
WETA-TV
WETA-TV is a Public Broadcasting Service member public televisionstation for the Washington, D.C., area. Its studios are in nearby Arlington, Virginia...
for their "Readingrockets" program, an on-line resource for educators involved in youth literacy. The author speaks about Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496...
, the true value of friendship, her own creative process, and also demonstrates how to make a variety of Valentines.
A long-time writer for the Washingtonian magazine, Elliott was twice a finalist for the National Magazine Award
National Magazine Award
The National Magazine Awards are a series of US awards that honor excellence in the magazine industry. They are administered by the American Society of Magazine Editors and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City...
and recipient of numerous Dateline awards. She wrote often on children, women’s issues, and health. Elliott graduated from Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
and holds a master's in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
.
External links
- The author's website
- "Fall for the Book" (2009) for educators and students featuring "A Troubled Peace"
- Article in the ALAN Review (Summer 2009) by Linda Rice, "Writing and Teaching Historic Fiction"
- Podcast, Fairfax County Public Libraries
- Article in the ALAN Review (Winter 2006) by Diane P. Tuccillo, "Quiet Voices with a Big Message"
- Profile of the author by Shelia Egan appearing in Childrenslit.com (from the author's website)
- Valentine's Day video featuring the author. Presented by "Readingrockets", a program of Washington, D.C. Public Television (WETA)
- "String of Hearts" (2011), on the author's website.