Sequels concern a juvenile detective who solves humorous mysteries. In I Don t Care, a youngīoy learns that it s all right to cry when he s hurt. In Taking Care of Melvin, Melvin finds an appropriate balanceīetween his own needs and those of his friends. The Airport, a boy learns that his fears about life in a new town are wildlyĮxaggerated. For instance, in Gila Monsters Meet You at Most of these books focus on a humorous situation or a situation The majority of the books in this collection are children s picture books and books forīeginning readers. Titles include notes, correspondence, research materials, proofs and/or other pre.

For mostīooks, the collection contains several typescripts, and one or more galleys. The materials are arranged in the probable order in which they were created. Marmelstein, Nate the Great, Rich Mitch, and Sorority Sisters ). Series books haveīeen grouped together under the series title (e.g. The materials for each book are arrangedĪlphabetically by title, except for works which are part of a series. The collection contains ninety-five titles. Several of her books have been adapted into films, films for television, Marjorie Sharmat has won numerous awards for They co-wrote the Olivia Sharp, Agent for Secrets series. In addition to writing several children's books by himself, he has also His wife's books with a crucial phrase or idea before starting his own Sharmat collaborated with her husband and each of her sons.Īndrew was lead author for the Kids on the Bus series and Craig When she began writing for children, she found inspiration in her ownĮxperiences and those of her family members, especially her two sons, Andrew andĬraig. Sharmat's interest in writing developed at an earlyĪge. Sharmat has contributed to magazines, newspapers and textbooks.Įncouraged by her parents, Ms. In addition to publishing over one hundred books, Ms. She worked in the Yale University Library and began raising twoĬhildren s book in 1967.

Graduated from Westbrook Junior College in 1948, and married Mitchell Sharmat inġ957. Marjorie Weinman was born on Novemin Portland, Maine. Portion of these materials, other than that noted above. Obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any Scholarship, or research.' It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to Reproductions can be made only if they are to be used for 'private study, The collection is protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, Material was donated by Marjorie and Mitchell Sharmat from 1977 to 1998. De Grummond Collection McCain Library and

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