Resources
This webpage is for YOU — the reader, parent, classroom teacher, homeschooler, and author. Here you’ll discover links to learning resources for the The Bronze Dagger & the Stolen Jewels, The Alabaster Jar & The Hidden Tomb, Enlil’s Adventures: Clay Tablets & Mari Spies, The Whitcomb Discoveries Series, the Rising Hope Series, as well as workshops for aspiring students and current authors.
To hear the audio version of Dr. Sontag’s talk on “How to Write What Editors Want to Publish,” go to this link. The video of this presentation can be found here. To download the handout for this presentation, go to the QR link below, or download it here link.
If you’re children are interested in writing, be sure to check out the QR code for a list of places where kids can publish.
Also, be sure to have your teacher or homeschool group invite one of our Family Friendly Books members into your classroom for an unforgettable experience. During author visits, Dr. Sontag always brings her authenticated artifacts of a 3,500-year-old bronze dagger, alabaster jar, and Phoenician coin to share with students.
The images below of my ancient bronze dagger, alabaster jar, and silver coin are being held by Halina, a woman I interviewed who fought during WWII in Poland. She was part of the Zoshka Battalion I wrote about in my novel, Underground Scouts.
- Read below to see what others have said about visiting and hearing Marie speak.
What Others are Saying
Thank you for your fun, friendly and information packed presentation. The students loved the story line, the in-class reading, the artifacts and of course, the freebies!
We eagerly anticipate your next book in the series. Best wishes from the Lion's den
Mr. Livingston, Classroom Teacher, Santa Cruz, CAWhat a delightful way to learn about an ancient culture!
Chuck Merritt, Principal, El Carmelo School, Palo Alto, CADr. Sontag captures the Ancient Mesopotamia culture in a captivating tale of a young boy's survival. Armed with his lucky dagger, Sam sets out on an adventure where he encounters numerous challenges and foibles, leading him to a lesson in forgiveness. A great read!
Dr. Donna Lewis, Educator: Assistant Superintendent, CA