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MD KNABB
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ABOUT  ME

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Though my first name is Muriel, I've always been called Dee, my middle name.  
​Mom shared her love of books with me and Dad told the coolest bedtime stories.
He invented tales about Bobo the Bear, a mischievous little bear like me. Hmmm. 
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I loved books for as long as I can remember, beginning with Little Golden Books.
 Growing up, I had plenty of pets including Siamese cats, parakeets, a cocker
spaniel and chihuahuas, but NOT ALL
 AT ONCE. ​

We moved many times, up and down the Atlantic Coast. I spent every weekend at
​ the beach and still am drawn to the ocean and its creatures today.

 


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 I first dreamed of writing books for children when I was a classroom teacher. Today, I'm a writer.
Cool events, animals, and science achievements are always on my story radar. I've become a
research nerd, science fan and conservation advocate. I love writing nonfiction and informational fiction and make a little time to draw, doodle and paint.


My wonderful husband and I live in south Florida. Our children are grown with seven grand-
children.  I'm thankful for my critique partners and kidlit friends. I'm thrilled that Joyce Sweeney
​of The Seymour Agency represents me.  

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    What Will You Do This Year to Celebrate Our Earth?
   

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*  Take a nature walk?
    *   Clean up a beach?
    *   Write a poem, make a poster, paint a rock?
    *   Plant a tree or start a garden?
    *   Count the birds in your yard?
    *   Read a nature book? 

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MAY IS SHORT STORY MONTH
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I've joined the volunteer team at Project Perch.

Why do I write nonfiction and informational fiction -- KIDS LOVE IT!

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On My Reading Shelf...


​"​The true tales I write spring directly from my own experiences, passions, heartbreaks, obsessions, fears, quirks, curiosities, beliefs, desires. Writing nonfiction is like sitting before a blank screen and scraping off a piece of myself." 
​Candace Fleming
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