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Carol Lynch Williams

Carol Lynch Williams
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Carol Lynch Williams

Carol Lynch Williams is a PEN Award–winning author of more than a dozen books and a graduate of the Vermont College MFA program. Carol facilitates the children’s writing conferences at Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University.... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Treat people right and serve them.
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My life in 8 words: "Girly, angsty, somewhat-depressed, hilarious, more-angsty, sad, happy, daughters"
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Carol Lynch Williams talks about The Chosen One
September 2, 2010
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I am so excited that I have a book published in ENGLAND! I lived in England for a couple of years when I was...
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Waiting will be released on May 07, 2013 in Trade Paperback
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Waiting is now available in Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
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Glimpse has won an award
Aug 22, 2012
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Chapter 1 from Waiting
Jun 30, 2012
Glimpse will be released on May 01, 2012 in Trade Paperback
May 01, 2012
Glimpse is now available in Trade Paperback
May 01, 2012
Waiting will be released on May 01, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
May 01, 2012
Waiting is now available in Hardcover, eBook
May 01, 2012
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Glimpse has won an award
Jul 15, 2011
News:
Glimpse has won an award
Mar 24, 2011
News:
Glimpse has won an award
Dec 14, 2010
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Carol Lynch Williams talks about The Chosen One
Sep 03, 2010
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Sep 03, 2010
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Carol Lynch Williams Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Treat people right and serve them. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. I hate weak writing. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. I love Elton John {Levon}, I think Lady Gaga Is very talented {Bad Romance}, I love classical {Lizst}, I've seen AFI live {Sing the Sorrow, the album. ps I didn't get squished at that concert}, Michael Jackson {EVERYTHING. I'm so sad he's gone.} Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Eating . . . is that an occupation? Q. What’s your greatest fear? A. The list is way too long. I probably have a thousand greatest fears. You don't have time to read all I'm scared of. But if you really want to know, you can email me. Learn more about Carol Lynch Williams

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Books for tweens, teens this holiday season
Columbia Daily Herald, December 3, 2012
...become embroiled in, all the while allowing herself zero personal involvement. THE TRUE COLORS OF CAITLYNNE JACKSON by Carol Lynch Williams I just now re-read the first chapter of this book and love the way its story opens with sisters watching the...
OFHS, D228 Schools Land Abraham Lincoln Book Award Grant
Oak Forest Patch, October 26, 2012
...title and author(s). Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins Bruiser by Neil Shusterman Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare Dark Song by Gail Giles Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles) by Melina...
Book review: 'Waiting' is a heady young adult novel
Deseret Morning News, October 11, 2012
..."Waiting" is by Carol Lynch Williams. Simon & Schuster Summary Award-winning author Carol Lynch Williams explores the internal struggle of a girl riding the wake of her brother's suicide in her newest book...
The Stars So Far (as of 9/10/12)
PublishersWeekly.com, September 13, 2012
...Scholastic Press, $17.99 (9780545116749) Traction Man and the Beach Odyssey. Mini Grey. Knopf, $16.99 (9780375869525) Waiting. Carol Lynch Williams. S&S/Wiseman, $16.99 (9781442443532) Water Sings Blue: Ocean Poems. Kate Coombs, illus. by Meilo So....
The Stars So Far: The 2012 Return
PublishersWeekly.com, June 28, 2012
...the Mountaintop: My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement. Charlayne Hunter-Gault. Roaring Brook/Flash Point, $22.99. 978-1-59643-605-3 Waiting. Carol Lynch Williams. S&S/Wiseman, $16.99. 978-1-4424-4353-2 Wicked and the Just, The. Jillian Coats...
Reaching children — and adults — through the pictures
Salt Lake Tribune, May 25, 2012
...its 13th year, this nationally recognized conference offers intensive instruction for beginning to experienced writers. Faculty members include Carol Lynch Williams, Tim Wynne-Jones and Matt Kirby, author of Icefall. Participants will also have a chance...
Flashback May 2009
School Library Journal, May 8, 2013
...fighter of the sisters, will not let the Bennet family honor be slighted and vows revenge.? by Carol Lynch Williams. From my review: ?Kyra Carlson is almost 14; as the oldest daughter in her family, she will be the first to be ?chosen?, to be married....
Books for tweens, teens this holiday season
Columbia Daily Herald, December 3, 2012
...become embroiled in, all the while allowing herself zero personal involvement. THE TRUE COLORS OF CAITLYNNE JACKSON by Carol Lynch Williams I just now re-read the first chapter of this book and love the way its story opens with sisters watching the...
Book review: 'Waiting' is a heady young adult novel
Deseret Morning News, October 11, 2012
..."Waiting" is by Carol Lynch Williams. Simon & Schuster Summary Award-winning author Carol Lynch Williams explores the internal struggle of a girl riding the wake of her brother's suicide in her newest book...
The Stars So Far (as of 9/10/12)
PublishersWeekly.com, September 13, 2012
...Scholastic Press, $17.99 (9780545116749) Traction Man and the Beach Odyssey. Mini Grey. Knopf, $16.99 (9780375869525) Waiting. Carol Lynch Williams. S&S/Wiseman, $16.99 (9781442443532) Water Sings Blue: Ocean Poems. Kate Coombs, illus. by Meilo So....
The Stars So Far: The 2012 Return
PublishersWeekly.com, June 28, 2012
...the Mountaintop: My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement. Charlayne Hunter-Gault. Roaring Brook/Flash Point, $22.99. 978-1-59643-605-3 Waiting. Carol Lynch Williams. S&S/Wiseman, $16.99. 978-1-4424-4353-2 Wicked and the Just, The. Jillian Coats...