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Maria Dismondy is an award-winning children's book author. To find out more about her books and her school/event programs, visit www.mariadismondy.com

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Born and Raised: In a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, I grew up with red shag carpet, The Smurfs and Cabbage Patch Dolls. In my past time, I played flashlight tag with the neighborhood kids and listened to NKOTB aka The New Kids on The Block.

Family: I am lucky to have a large family. I have an older sister, Angela, who also ate spaghetti in a hot dog bun (among other crazy concoctions my mom created for us) growing up. I am married to the coolest guy ever and together, we are raising our baby girl Ruby.

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	Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are by Maria Dismondy (Goodreads Author), Kimberly Shaw-Peterson (Illustrator) 4.24 avg rating — 2,085 ratings — published 2008 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chocolate Milk, Por Favor by Maria Dismondy (Goodreads Author), Donna Farrell (Illustrator) 3.97 avg rating — 212 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Potato Chip Champ: Discovering Why Kindness Counts by Maria Dismondy (Goodreads Author), Dawn Beacon (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 75 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Fruit Salad Friend: Recipe for A True Friend by Maria Dismondy (Goodreads Author), Kathryn Selbert (Illustrator) 4.17 avg rating — 36 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pink Tiara Cookies for Three by Maria Dismondy (Goodreads Author), Cary Pillo (Illustrator), Kathy Hiatt (Editor) 4.05 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spoonful of Sweetness: and other delicious manners by Maria Dismondy (Goodreads Author), Ronnie Rooney (Illustrator), Janice Pollard (Editor) 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spaghetti In a Hot Dog Bun 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2008	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Buddy the Bucket Filler: Daily Choices For Happiness by Maria Dismondy (Goodreads Author), Julia Seal (Illustrator), Carol McCloud (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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