Julie Danneberg

HONORS AND REVIEWS:


-2004 Teacher's Choice Award for Children's Books
Learning Magazine

-Finalist for 2004 Colorado Children's Book Award

"Both funny and touching, this beguiling tale of a teacher's metamorphosis is perfect to share with students and educators alike." Kirkus

"Veteran teachers should purchase multiple copies of this book to distribute to rookies before the first day of school each year." Journal of Children's Literature

"There are losts of humor and probably a little truth in this hilarious account of a new teacher's first year..." Booklist - Diane Foote

First Year Letters

If Mrs. Hartwell is smiling, its only because its still the beginning of the year! (Illustration copyright 2003 by Judy Love)
An escaped pet snake, a disasterous field trip, and drop-in observations from the principal. Readers will learn about the trials and triumphs of Mrs. Hartwell's first year of teaching through the letters that her students write for their classroom post office.

Selected Works

Picture Books
The Big Test
As her students grow increasingly anxious about the Big Test, Mrs. Hartwell realizes she has to teach the most valuable test-taking skill of all; learning to relax.
Cowboy Slim
Cowboy Slim can't rope, whip or ride so he uses his poetry to save the day!
Last Day Blues
Students worry about Mrs. Hartwell missing them during summer vacation.
First Year Letters
Sarah Jane Hartwell struggles through her first year of teaching.
First Day Jitters
Sarah Jane Hartwell does NOT want to go to her first day of school!
Margaret's Magnificent Colorado Adventure
Peak into Margaret's journal as she travels with her family through Colorado.
Chapter Book
Family Reminders
After her father loses his leg in a mining accident, Mary McHugh's family is in trouble and she must find a way to help them.
Biography Collection
Women Writers of the West
Meet five notable women writers of the old West.
Women Artists of the West
Georgia O'Keeffe, Laura Gilpin, Mary-Russell Colton, Maria Martinez, and Dorothea Lange. Five women who shaped our vision of the West with their art.
Amidst the Gold Dust
Clara Brown, Nellie Cashman, Molly Brown, Sarah Winnemucca, and Isabella Bird. Read about five courageous women of the pioneer west.

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