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Carla Kessler

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Born

in NYC, The United States

Website

https://carlakesslerauthor.com/

Genre

Children's, Fantasy, Fiction

Influences

C.S Lewis, Frank Baum, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Barbara Kingsolv ...more

Member Since

October 2020

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Carla Kessler graduated from elementary school living through her favorite fantasy characters, you know —the ones who were going to save the world—to participating in civil rights protests in high school, until she found the place that truly empowered her—educating the next generation through the gift of music and writing. Also a cellist, gardener, and now author, she aspires to impassion those just starting on this same journey.

Read how the fanciful creatures and plants of Terracolina empower a young Thomas to make a difference in his real world.

Kindle ebook available now on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3E85FN3 ...more

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Plants vs Crime – Creating Community Gardens

We were recently in DC visiting my stepson and family (3 energetic and remarkable kids all under age 7 – busy Mom and Dad!). We had some time to explore the area and the reaction I got when I said I wanted to visit Baltimore was…well…I wasn’t surprised, but I had some explaining to do.

My hubby: “Baltimore does not have the best reputation!”

Me: “Yes, but it’s been able to reduce crime recently and

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Average rating: 4.83 · 80 ratings · 65 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Terracolina: A Place To Belong by Carla Kessler (Goodreads Author), Richard Kessler (Illustrator) 4.83 avg rating — 58 ratings — 6 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 Esperanza: Chasing Hope by Carla Kessler (Goodreads Author), Richard Kessler (illustrator) 4.71 avg rating — 14 ratings — 3 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
	Sajaterra: Finding Home by Carla Kessler (Goodreads Author), Richard Kessler (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 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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The Great Gilly Hopkins (New Windmill)

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