About
Broadcast and Print Journalist, Columnist and Author.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island. Educated at Boston College and the University of Amsterdam.
Three non-fiction books: Daddy, What's the Middle Class? Still Left Out in America published by Sunbury Press and After the Pandemic: Visions of Life Post COVID-19. Seven published children's books. Writes creative fiction explaining homelessness to young people, 8 to 80.
Pat's first novel, The Magic Diary came out in June, 2019, published by Sunbury Press. https://www.sunburypressstore.com/Magic-Diary-9781620061725.htm
Pat also has a series of chapter books called "The Laura Ingles Wilder books of the 21st Century." The Priscilla Series. See more at PatLaMarche dot com
Pat's newest juvenile offering is a collaboration with her grandson, Kursid Kids - for the Love of Pearl. KursidKids.com
Due out this fall - an anthology about gun violence. AMERICAN ROULETTE. AmericanRoulette.wtf
Pat works diligently on advocacy and art projects - learn more at memorialblanket.org
Featured Work
Kursid Kids - for the Love of Pearl
A scientist, his sentient robot, an evil mega-billionaire, a family way down on their luck and a magic cat come together in this delightful tale of science fantasy and homespun redemption.
A great story to read with your kids.
Other Works
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American Roulette
2023
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Priscilla and the Bishop's Gambit
2021
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Priscilla's Picnic with the President
2021
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Priscilla the Princess of the Park
2020
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Still Left Out in America
2020
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After the Pandemic
2020
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Priscilla and the Snow Fort
2020
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After the Pandemic
2020
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Magic Diary
2019
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Daddy, What's the Middle Class?
2013
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Left Out in America, the State of Homelessness in the United States
2006
Awards and Recognition
- Sunny Award for best works published by Sunbury Press for Still Left Out in America
- Sunny Award - best published Mystery of 2023 - for American Roulette
Press and Media Mentions
- Author Profile
- LaMarche gathers support for Zero Barrier Shelter
- Huffington Post Contributor Page
- Common Dreams Contributor Page
- author profile - Priscilla the Princess of the Park
- author profile - Still Left Out in America
- Interview with Marcello Rollando
- Los Angeles Review of Books - The Myth of the Undeserving Poor
- Ms. Magazine - How Pat LaMarche and ‘Priscilla the Princess of the Park’ Are Dismantling Stigma Surrounding Homelessness
- Bucks County Beacon Journalist Page
- Washington Post - Handmade blankets for homeless crafted with ‘love’ come to Capitol Hill
- Boston College Review
