About
Miriam Glassman is the author of several children’s books, including CALL ME OKLAHOMA! (Holiday House, 2013), selected as one of the Top Chapter Books of 2013 by the New York Public Library and one of School Library Journal’s “100 Magnificent Books of 2013.” Her picture book, HALLOWEENA (Atheneum, 2002), illustrated by Victoria Roberts, and featured in Parents Magazine as a “Best New Book.” She received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has reviewed children’s books for Publishers Weekly and taught writing at various workshops. In addition to writing children’s books, Miriam has published personal essays in the online literary magazine, The Longridge Review. She currently lives in Washington, DC, where she volunteers at The Library of Congress.
Featured Work
CALL ME OKLAHOMA!
"From now on, call me Oklahoma!" Paige announces on the first day of fourth grade. She is determined that this year she will be different: someone who is gutsy—brave enough to overcome fear of thunderstorms, master terrifying flips on the highest monkey bars, conquer paralyzing stage fright, and stand up to her tormentor: class bully, Viveca Frye. It takes a lot of work for Paige to bring out her inner Oklahoma, but she's helped along the way by her best friend, her sympathetic teacher, her bratty cousin, and some hilarious but inspiring events at home and at school.
