Trueit, Trudi Strain

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Trueit, Trudi Strain

PERSONAL:

Born in Seattle, WA. Education: Pacific Lutheran University, B.A., 1985.

ADDRESSES:

Agent—Rosemary Stimola, Stimola Literary Studio, 308 Chase Ct., Edgewater, NJ 07020. E-mail—trumedia@verizon.net.

CAREER:

Writer. KAPP-TV, Yakima, WA, news reporter and weather forecaster, 1985-86; KREM-TV, Spokane, WA, news reporter and weather forecaster, 1986-89; Trueit Media, Everett, WA, president and chief executive officer, 1990—.

MEMBER:

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

WRITINGS:

FOR CHILDREN

Octopuses, Squids, and Cuttlefish, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2002.

Storm Chasers, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2002.

The Water Cycle, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2002.

Rain, Hail, and Snow, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2002.

Clouds, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2002.

Earthquakes, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Volcanoes, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Fossils, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Lizards, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Snakes, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Turtles, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Alligators and Crocodiles, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Eating Disorders, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

ADHD, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Dreams and Sleep, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003.

Keeping a Journal, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2004.

Gunpowder, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2005.

The Boston Tea Party, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2005.

Julep O'Toole: Confessions of a Middle Child, Dutton Children's Books (New York, NY), 2005.

Julep O'Toole: Miss Independent, Dutton Children's Books (New York, NY), 2006.

The Camera, Franklin Watts (New York, NY), 2006.

Chanukah, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2006.

Surviving Divorce: Teens Talk about What Helps and What Hurts, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2006.

Divorce: Homes Sweet Homes, Franklin Watts (New York, N.Y.), 2006.

Diwali, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2006.

Valentine's Day, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Christmas, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Utah, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Earth Day, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Thanksgiving, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Mississippi, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Kwanzaa, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Halloween, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Independence Day, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2007.

Massachusetts, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2008.

SIDELIGHTS:

Trudi Strain Trueit told CA: "Writing fiction and nonfiction for children allows me to explore both reality and fantasy to their fullest. As a former television news reporter and weather anchor, it is gratifying to write books about weather, science, nature, history, and health that children will reach for in their quest to learn more about how the world works. Writing fiction, such as the "Julep O'Toole" series, allows me to craft stories that touch on the delicate issues that children face growing up, yet do it with humor and lightheartedness. I wrote the "Julep O'Toole" series because, like Julep, I was once an awkward middle child struggling to navigate the stormy seas of preteen life without a compass. This series is my way of reminding young girls that they are more distinct, powerful, and valuable than they may realize or be treated. It is my way of saying 'the world needs you.'"