By Kayla Colosky and Scott BakerOne of Michigans Finest Authors: Jacqui Robbins

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Raised in Pennsylvania, Florida, and ConnecticutGraduated from Yale UniversityDegree in Theatre AnthropologyDrama Teacher

Life Before Writing

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Moved to Michigan to pursue writingLives in Ann Arbor, MichiganMarriedTwo ChildrenLife In Michigan

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Started writing as soon as she could write.Likes to write at coffee shops or her parents apartmentGets her ideas from previous classrooms.Life as an Author

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Starts writing with a spiral notebook.Writes first draft then leaves piece alone for a few days.Writes the entire piece a second time.

Robbins Writing Process

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Type piece on computer.Share with critique group.Make any necessary changes.Send to agent.Make any other necessary changes.Robins Writing Process Continued

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Age: 4+Illustrator: Matt PhelanPublisher: Antheneum Books Copyright: 2006

The New Girl...and Me

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The New Girland Me is about a young girl, named Shakeeta, that is trying to make friends at a new school; however, her bullying seems to be a factor.

Summary

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The New Girland MeParents Choice Silver Award Book Cover was on cover 1,000,000 Cheerio Boxes

Awards

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Age: 4+Illustrator: Matt PhelanPublisher: Antheneum Books Copyright: 2009

Two of a Kind

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Two of a Kind is a picture book about two girls bullying their peers until one girl has the nerve to stop them.

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Recommended back to school book from The Horn Book Publishing Company. Awards

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