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Kristin Wolden Nitz

Born: 12/06/1964   Minneapolis
Parents: Donald L. and Roberta O. Wolden
Spouse: Kurt K. Nitz
Children: Gretchen, Sara and Calvin
Address(es):
Permanent :
Zeeland , MI 49464
Contact Information:
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://kristinwoldennitz.com/
image of Kristin Wolden Nitz

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Suspect Fiction , Mystery Teen Atlanta: Peachtree Publishers 2010
Image of Saving the Griffin Saving the Griffin
- Middle grades/Fantasy/Set in Italy 		Fiction , Fantasy Children , Teen Atlanta: Peachtree Publishers 2007
Image of Play-by-Play Field Events Play-by-Play Field Events Non Fiction Teen Minneapolis :Lerner Publications 2004
Image of Play-by-Play Track Play-by-Play Track Non Fiction Teen Minneapolis :Lerner Publications 2004
Image of Defending Irene Defending Irene
- Set in Italy 		Fiction Children , Teen Atlanta: Peachtree Publishers 2004
Image of Softball, Play by Play Softball, Play by Play Non Fiction Teen Minneapolis :Lerner Publishing Group 2000
Image of Fundamental Softball Fundamental Softball Non Fiction Children , Teen Minneapolis :Lerner Publications 1997
Other writings:
- Work has appeared in Highlights for Children, Cricket, Hopscotch and Soccer Jr. 		Children
What is the aim or goal of your writing: Kristin attributes her success to "bone-headed stubbornness and a willingness to accept criticism." She reserves her mornings for writing and the rest of the day for the rest of life.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
Saving the Griffin: Nominee for Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Children’s choice list for grades 3-5) 2009 -2010
Saving the Griffin: Nominee for Georgia Book Award (Children’s choice list for middle grade) 2009 -2010
Mentor for the Ellen Dolan Memorial Mentorship Award sponsored by the Missouri Chapter of SCBIW 2005
Young Adult Top 40 in Pennsylvania 2004

Memberships:

Name Date
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
- Member

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering Michigan Technological University Houghton , MI 1987

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Institute of Children's Literature Instructor 2004
- Various jobs in the electronic industry 1987 -1989

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
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