Vivian Kirkfield
Children's Author
Bedford, NH
Website: https://viviankirkfield.com/
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About Vivian
Writer for children—reader forever…that’s Vivian Kirkfield in five words. Her bucket list contains many more words – but she’s checked off skydiving, parasailing, and going around the world in less than 80 days. A former educator, Vivian inspires budding writers during classroom visits and shares insights with aspiring authors at conferences and on her blog where she hosts #50PreciousWords and #50PreciousWordsforKids.
Her nonfiction narratives, including SWEET DREAMS, SARAH, illustrated by Chris Ewald (Creston Books), MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, illustrated by Alleanna Harris (Little Bee Books) and her latest from Calkins Creek/Astra Books for Young Readers, PEDAL BALANCE, STEER: Annie Londonderry, the First Woman to Cycle Around the World, illustrated by Alison Jay and ONE GIRL’S VOICE: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon, bring history alive for young readers and have received the Silver Eureka, Social Studies Notable Trade Book, Best STEM Book K-12, Bank Street College of Education Best Book, and Junior Library Guild Selection.
General Author Visit Information
Grade Levels Visited: PreK-5
Visit Formats: In-Person, Virtual
Travel Radius for In-Person Visits: Within 50 miles of Bedford, NH.
Visit Fee Range: Contact for details
Travel Fee: Contact for details
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To book Vivian for an author visit, check out the author visit section of her website or e-mail her at viviankirkfield@gmail.com
Featured Books by Vivian Kirkfield
Suffragist and abolitionist Lucy Stone, a pioneer in the 19th century’s two greatest movements for equality, finds her voice in this STEAM picture book for budding activists.
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This collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move across air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked and Girls Think of Everything.
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The true story of how Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe's friendship helped these incredible women overcome prejudice and fulfill their dreams.
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