Maxine Rose Schur
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Maxine Rose Schur

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Maxine Rose Schur is an award-winning children’s book author and travel essayist. Her critically-acclaimed books for young people include picture books, middle grade and YA historical novels. Her most recent books are the MG fantasy novel, The Word Dancer and the humorous picture book, When Zissel Got Rich. Her MG historical novel, The Circlemaker has just been republished. Of The Circlemaker, Publisher's Weekly wrote, "Atmospheric and suspenseful...maintianing an edge-of-the-seat tension until the very last words." Maxine's forthcoming book for children is the rollicking picture book, A Tale of Bread and Thread. Maxine’s travel essays have appeared in numerous publications including, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, Insight Guide to Hispaniola, Salon.com and on NPR. She has twice won the Lowell Thomas Award given by the Society of American Travel Writers for excellence in adventure travel journalism. Maxine’s just-published and newly-revised travel memoir, Places in Time, was named Best Travel Book of the Year by the North American Travel Journalists Association and Best Travel Narrative by the Society of American Travel Writers. As the book reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “Maxine writes with so much humor, suspense and wisdom. This is what travel memoirs should be, and so seldom are.” Maxine teaches children's book writing and travel writing workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was appointed the Baker-Nord Guest Lecturer to the Humanities faculty on Writing for Children at Case Western Reserve University. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts from U.C. Berkeley and an MA in Liberal Arts from Stanford. She is a former professional actress and film editor and is a senior communications consultant for the high-tech industry.
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Maxine is an exceptional teacher and I feel fortunate to have had 5 weeks with her. Kristin Priesman, Teacher for Second Grade All the in-class exercises were very valuable; so was the "homework." An excellent introduction to the field and ideas for moving forward. Ms. Schur is terrific; I would take more classes from her. She got me writing again! Stephanie Wildman, Attorney The presentation and exercises were not only engaging but motivating. I couldn't improve on it. Lisa Kelsey, teacher Maxine Rose Schur taught with practical and inspirational examples. Carol A Hall Elementary School Librarian She is great! She gives detailed explanations of the components of good writing. Jane Nation, Teacher Maxine has a very warm and friendly approach while providing solid content. Tara Leonard Writer/Editor K-12 for educational publisher The lecture was terrific, and you were delightful. I learned a great deal by listening to you. Sam Savin, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. I thought Maxine Rose Schur's remarks on the relations of writing to theater training as kinds of imaginative play were very interesting. They will no doubt be of use to our own students in their efforts to write for children. Tom Bishop, Associate Professor of English and Director of the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities, Case Western Reserve University Thank you again for your wisdom and inspiration Maxine. So grateful to have met you. Your method of teaching was exactly what I needed to motivate me to start writing again. I was also so pleased to have met three women on the same path to writing that I am on. I learned something I have applied to my story from each of you. Thank you! Sue Waiss Program Administrator Maxine, thanks for breaking down the craft of children's literature. I loved learning from you and appreciate your supportive and constructive feedback. Angela Tsang Maxine - thanks for keeping things REAL for us as well your insights and encouragement. Frances Joe Maxine is an exceptional teacher and I feel fortunate to have had 5 weeks with her. Kristin Priesman, Teacher for Second Grade Ms. Schur is terrific; I would take more classes from her. She got me writing again! All the in-class exercises were very valuable; so was the "homework." An excellent introduction to the field and ideas for moving forward. Stephanie Wildman, Attorney
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Maxine is an exceptional teacher and I feel fortunate to have had 5 weeks with her. Kristin Priesman, Teacher for Second Grade All the in-class exercises were very valuable; so was the "homework." An excellent introduction to the field and ideas for moving forward. Ms. Schur is terrific; I would take more classes from her. She got me writing again! Stephanie Wildman, Attorney The presentation and exercises were not only engaging but motivating. I couldn't improve on it. Lisa Kelsey, teacher Maxine Rose Schur taught with practical and inspirational examples. Carol A Hall Elementary School Librarian She is great! She gives detailed explanations of the components of good writing. Jane Nation, Teacher Maxine has a very warm and friendly approach while providing solid content. Tara Leonard Writer/Editor K-12 for educational publisher The lecture was terrific, and you were delightful. I learned a great deal by listening to you. Sam Savin, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. I thought Maxine Rose Schur's remarks on the relations of writing to theater training as kinds of imaginative play were very interesting. They will no doubt be of use to our own students in their efforts to write for children. Tom Bishop, Associate Professor of English and Director of the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities, Case Western Reserve University Thank you again for your wisdom and inspiration Maxine. So grateful to have met you. Your method of teaching was exactly what I needed to motivate me to start writing again. I was also so pleased to have met three women on the same path to writing that I am on. I learned something I have applied to my story from each of you. Thank you! Sue Waiss Program Administrator Maxine, thanks for breaking down the craft of children's literature. I loved learning from you and appreciate your supportive and constructive feedback. Angela Tsang Maxine - thanks for keeping things REAL for us as well your insights and encouragement. Frances Joe Maxine is an exceptional teacher and I feel fortunate to have had 5 weeks with her. Kristin Priesman, Teacher for Second Grade Ms. Schur is terrific; I would take more classes from her. She got me writing again! All the in-class exercises were very valuable; so was the "homework." An excellent introduction to the field and ideas for moving forward. Stephanie Wildman, Attorney