Inspiring Children - One Word at a Time

Meet Mary

Author and Educator Mary Bleckwehl will Spark your Students’ Creativity!

Whether you are planning a family literacy night, a young writer/artist conference, a school author visit or anything for the reading community-I would love to partner with you to inspire kids along their own literacy journey!

NEW BOOKS ALERT!

January 2025 DEBUT GRAPHIC NOVEL! So Stinkin’ Hot Order now!

January 2025 In the INSPIRE series from Amicus: 4 actor bios- Zendaya, JoJo Siwa, Chris Pratt, Halley Bailey Order now!

August 2024 In the Dino Series from The Creative Company: 2 books-MOSASAURUS and QUETZALCOATLUS Order now!

June 2023 Middle Grade/Young Adult Novel: FETCHING DREAMS Order now!

January 2023 Picture Book:    Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! Order now!

Check out others under the Books tab above

ALSO!! IN PERSON and VIRTUAL VISITS now being scheduled for large groups, individual classes/small groups and even 1:1 at home chats for distance learners (how cool would that be?) Contact me: mary@marybleckwehl.com

You can buy any of my books, including FETCHING DREAMS, the winner of the young adult book of the year from the Minnesota Library Association, wherever books are sold!

School Visits

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School Visits

Do you mind if I drop in at your school? My greatest thrill is to share my passion for turning dreams into reality with young people. I would be honored to come to your school, classroom, or any place where dreamers and book lovers rule!

My Books

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Available in Spanish also!
Rourke is hoping for a perfect seventh grade year but he’s a boy who worries—a lot. It affects his friendships, his sleep, and his stomach. In a story of compassion and unexpected discoveries, Rourke’s worries ease and he realizes no one’s life is perfect—just different.
2021 release!

Events!

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School Visits

Triton Elementary – Dodge Center MN – February 12, 2025

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School – Brooklyn Park, MN – March 6, 2025

Southview Elementary School – Waconia MN – March 18, 2025

Christ Lutheran School – North St. Paul, MN – March 25, 2025

Other Events

Young Writers and Artists Conference – Bethany College Mankato MN – March 4, 2025 - March 5, 2025, All Day

Young Artists Young Author Conference – Heintz Center, Rochester MN – May 20, 2025 - May 22, 2025, 12:00 am