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Wendy Parris grew up in the Midwest loving books and hoping to glimpse a ghost. After graduating from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in radio/television/film, she acted in Chicago storefront theaters, performed improv comedy, and freelanced in public relations. Now she writes spooky novels for kids. Her debut novel Field of Screams (Delacorte Press 2023) is a Junior Library Guild Gold Star Standard Selection. Wendy's second book Stage Fright (Delacorte Press) is a 2025 Illinois Reads selection for grades 6-8. She lives with her family near Chicago in an old house that is probably not haunted. Visit her online at www.wendyparris.com. When presenting to kids, I talk about what I wrote when I was their age (1/2 of a Nancy Drew-like novel), tell a bit about my writing journey (didn't really start writing until my mid-40s, first book published when I was 57 - it's never too late!), show photos of the real-life abandoned farmhouse that inspired FIELD OF SCREAMS, read excerpts from both or either book, take questions from the kids (my favorite part!), etc. Latest BooksStage Fright (Delacorte Press, 2024) Field of Screams (Delacorte Press, 2023)
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