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Barbara Odanaka

Barbara Odanaka

Barbara Odanaka

Barbara Odanaka is an author, freelance writer, book reviewer, and founder of the International Society of Skateboarding Moms. Prior to writing books for children, she was a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times. Ms. Odanaka lives with her husband... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Good books, cuddly cats, strong coffee---the muses of my life.
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My life in 8 words: "Rolling, rollicking, coffee-fueled chaos---with chocolate pit stops."
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Good books, cuddly cats, strong coffee---the muses of my life. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Performing school assemblies on the life of an author! Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Honesty, sincerity, humor. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Rocky road ice cream. Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Stoked! Learn more about Barbara Odanaka