Dorothy Patent
Dorothy H Patent has been writing nonfiction books for children for many years, as well as coauthoring adult nonfiction and writing for a variety of adult and children's magazines. In addition to writing, she is a freelance editor for nonfiction and children's books.
Dorothy has a B.A. from Stanford University in Biology and a M.A. and Ph.D in Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley. Her work has been honored by many awards, including the Golden Kite from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators; and the Eve Gordon Award, the Lud Browman Award, and the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award for the body of her work. Her books have appeared on many "Best of the Year" lists, including from the New York Public Library, Scientific American Magazine, American Library Association, School Library Journal, Chicago Public Library, and the National Science Teachers Association. Her most recent book, When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature's Balance in Yellowstone, was selected as a Teachers' Choice book by the International Reading Association.
Dorothy has written for many magazines as well, including Women's Day, The Writer, Horn Book, Spider Magazine, Distinctly Montana, and Relish, and for The Missoulian newspaper.
Her research and her love of travel has taken her to Europe, South America, the Arctic, Asia, and many parts of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii.
Latest Articles
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Children's Nonfiction in a Visual World
Authors of informational books today must find ways to maximize their factual content so that readers can learn as they enjoy the books' beautiful artwork.
Nov 21, 2009
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The Farm to School Program Nourishes Children
The Missoula, Montana Farm to School program brings locally grown fruit and vegetables into school meal programs and educates children about where their food comes from.
Oct 10, 2009
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How to Freeze Zucchini Successfully
Summer means more zucchini than cooks can use, and most methods for freezing the harvest fail miserably. But a Julia Child technique preserves zucchini's flavor.
Sep 1, 2009
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Tang Dynasty Horses Danced for the Emperor
Tang Emperor Xuanzong showed off his great wealth with a troupe of 100 beautiful silk and jewel bedecked horses that danced in great precision during his Autumn Festival.
Aug 31, 2009
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Native Americans Help Bring Back Swift Fox
Indians in northeastern Montana, with the help of grants from the Fish and Wildlife Service, are reintroducing the Swift Fox back onto the shortgrass prairie.
Aug 29, 2009
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Guidelines for Organizing a Critique Group
Input from other writers can greatly improve an author's' work. Here are suggestions for forming a critique group and working together to provide positive mutual support.
Aug 22, 2009
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An Interview With Author Sneed Collard
Sneed, who received the 2006 Washington Post Children's Book Guild Children's Nonfiction Award, tells how he works, giving insight into his methods and tips for writers.
Aug 18, 2009
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Umbria, Tuscany's Lovely Neighbor in Italy
Gentle St. Francis lived in the Umbrian hill town of Assisi, the perfect place to start a tour of this province with great food, wine and history.
Aug 18, 2009
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Hibiscus – Hawaii's State Flower
No flower says "Hawaii" more beautifully than the hibiscus, one yellow native species of which is the official state flower. Other varieties come in rainbow colors.
Aug 7, 2009
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Saving the Shortgrass Prairie
The American prairie once teemed with wildlife. Human settlement took over most of it, but the American Prairie Foundation is bringing back this natural treasure.
Aug 1, 2009
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