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Once upon a time, I was an architect. But now I'd much rather build worlds in books. :)

I am the author and illustrator of 12 of them, featuring protagonists that include an earthworm searching for its purpose in life, a house that dreams of its origins, and a character that is almost too shy to appear in its own book.

My stories have been translated into ten different languages, adopted in classrooms across the country, and honored with many starred reviews and awards. I live in a colorful house in Connecticut, where I'm always busy at work on my next books.

I love reading books and telling you about them; I hate rating them! Let's just say that if I didn't like a book, it isn't here at all.

Website: www.deborahfreedman.net
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Storytimes!

It’s time for storytime!

Please join me and the wonderful folks at Pebbles Toys & Gifts in New Haven, CT next weekend, Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 am, for the official 🌸FLOWERS FOR MAMA🌸 Book Launch! I’ll be reading and signing, and we are cooking up a fun & flowery spring art project to do together.

Can’t make it on 4/11? I’ll also be at RJ Julia on Saturday, May 9 in Madison, CT.

We’d love to see

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“This door was once a colossal oak tree about three hugs around and as high as the blue.”
Deborah Freedman, This House, Once

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Deborah I'm glad you found me too — I am a shameless book nerd and love to connect with others who like to book-talk, especially about children's books!

Sandra wrote: "Thanks for friending me! I feel so honored! I'm so glad I found you on Twitter and I can't wait to read Blue Chicken and Scribble! :)"


Sandra Thanks for friending me! I feel so honored! I'm so glad I found you on Twitter and I can't wait to read Blue Chicken and Scribble! :)


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