About
Originally from Charleston, SC, Jeanne McIntosh Rietzke holds a BA in Fine Art from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. Her colorful, coastal, and marine themed paintings have sold nationally and internationally over her 30-year career. She has won numerous awards and been accepted into dozens of juried shows and in national and international publications. February 24, 2022, her first children’s books were published. Jeanne has written and illustrated a series entitled Caroline, The Painted Turtle. Both books were awarded first place in The BookFest Awards Fall 2022 in children’s fiction under different subcategories. Jeanne now makes her home in Wilmington, NC with her husband Jacques and their six cats.
Featured Work
Caroline, The Painted Turtle: The Journey Begins
Join Caroline, a baby green sea turtle, as she begins her life's journey. Her adventures lead her from Carolina Beach, North Carolina to Key West, Florida. Along the way she meets many colorful creatures and learns some very important lessons about accepting differences. But how does she become The Painted Turtle? Read along to find out.
Other Works
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Caroline, The Painted Turtle: Life in Key West
2022
Awards and Recognition
- Fall 2022 The BookFest Award: First Place, Children's Fiction, Diversity and Multicultural (The Journey Begins)
- Fall 2022 The BookFest Award: First Place, Children's Fiction, Social Themes (Life in Key West)
