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M a r k K i m b a l l M o u l t o n |
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He considers each position held to be valuable research for his present career. Currently Mark resides in the northwestern hills of Connecticut. His home, Sparrow Hill, overlooks the Still River where it's not uncommon to see bald eagles, osprey, herons, beaver, deer, and even the occasional black bear. Some of his favorite pastimes include "kayaking, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, photography, gardening, and day-dreaming~ but not necessarily in that order." He maintains that it's his time spent out of doors that inspires his imaginative stories. Mark's former home, The Kimball Homestead, has been featured in various national periodicals including Early American Life, Independent Business, Country Home and Country Living Magazines as well as the design book Of Hearth and Home~ Simple Country by Judy Condon. Campaign for Literacy~ Mark is an active supporter of children's literacy and often visits schools and libraries across the country to speak about his career and inspire a love for reading in America's youth. (Contact Mark at Mark@MarkKimballMoulton.com for appearance details.) In 2005 Mark was the featured speaker for The Storybook Gala, a black-tie charity event that raised more than $80,000 for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. In 2006 Mark was a guest speaker at the Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay in Ohio which houses the largest collection of original children's book art in the world. Also in 2006, Mark was an Honorary Co-Chair for the Children's Museum of Southwestern Connecticut at their major fundraising events, The Fairy Tale Ball and Artrageous, a day long art and literacy festival for children. In May of 2009 Mark was the keynote speaker for the Connecticut Student Writers Recognition Night at Jorgensen Auditorium, University of Connecticut, Storrs campus. Mark has been a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) since 2007, the Riverton Merchants Association for sixteen years and held a seat on the Board of Directors for the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut for two. Mark's Titles~ Mark's first illustrated book, A Snowman Named Just Bob, has currently sold more than 250,000 copies since its release in 1999. A Snowgirl Named Just Sue, released in 2005, has sold more than 100,000 copies. Other published children's titles include~ Reindeer Christmas (2008, Paula Wiseman Books, imprint of Simon and Schuster.) Everyday Angels Miss Fiona's Stupendous Pumpkin Pies Miss Sadie McGee Who Lives in a Tree The Annual Snowman's Ball Scarecrow Pete Twisted Sistahs One Enchanted Evening The Visit A Cricket's Carol The Night at Humpback Bridge Caleb's Lighthouse Reindeer Moon The Traveler's Gift Teddy's Friendship Quilt The Secret Santa of Olde Stonington Mr. Sparrow's Merry Fairy Circus and two gift books, Chocolate Frosted Fingers and A Fistful of Dandelions. Mark's next book, The Very Best Pumpkin, is due to be released in June of 2010. (Not all of the above titles are currently available.) Mark's photography is showcased in a note card line titled Greetings from the Kimball Homestead. New for 2010 ! Mark's photography is now available as framed prints and featured on nested card boxes, trinket boxes, blanket chests and jar candles. |
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Background and Education~ Mark was born and raised in Danbury, CT, where he worked on a fruit and vegetable farm for much of his youth. He believes it was the long hours spent in the fields that helped cultivate his active imagination. After graduating from Danbury High School in 1972 and then the University of Connecticut in Storrs with a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture in 1977, Mark accepted a summer position in Glacier National Park, Montana. It was here, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, that Mark developed a healthy thirst for adventure and lust for travel. Mark mastered a number of careers on his way to becoming an author which include owning a series of retail stores, a bookstore, a wholesale supply company and managing several restaurants. |
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Mark Kimball Moulton Storybook Author |
