Carole Marsh
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Carole Marsh is a children's author and the founder of Gallopade International, a children’s book publishing company headquartered in Peachtree City, GA
. Marsh writes mystery fiction
in addition to works of non-fiction
for children. Initially she self-published
under the imprint Gallopade Publishing Group, which she founded in 1979; today Gallopade International is a major small publisher based in Peachtree City, Georgia.
In 2007 Marsh received the Georgia Author of the Year award
for her contributions to children's literature and to the state of Georgia
over the past twenty-seven years.
Gallopade International specializes in social studies
, with an emphasis on history, geography, and biographies all correlated to state standards.
Peachtree City, Georgia
Peachtree City is a city in Fayette County, Georgia, United States.Census estimates in 2005 indicated a population of 34,524. In 2007, the city announced a plan to formally annex an unincorporated area between Georgia State Route 74 and the border with Coweta County that is commonly referred to as...
. Marsh writes mystery fiction
Mystery fiction
Mystery fiction is a loosely-defined term.1.It is often used as a synonym for detective fiction or crime fiction— in other words a novel or short story in which a detective investigates and solves a crime mystery. Sometimes mystery books are nonfiction...
in addition to works of non-fiction
Non-fiction
Non-fiction is the form of any narrative, account, or other communicative work whose assertions and descriptions are understood to be fact...
for children. Initially she self-published
Self-publishing
Self-publishing is the publication of any book or other media by the author of the work, without the involvement of an established third-party publisher. The author is responsible and in control of entire process including design , formats, price, distribution, marketing & PR...
under the imprint Gallopade Publishing Group, which she founded in 1979; today Gallopade International is a major small publisher based in Peachtree City, Georgia.
In 2007 Marsh received the Georgia Author of the Year award
Georgia Author of the Year Award
Georgia Writers Association is a nonprofit 501 organization that works across the state to encourage and strengthen the proficiencies of writers in both the creative and business aspects of the writing life, and to provide networking opportunities for writers through regularly scheduled meetings...
for her contributions to children's literature and to the state of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
over the past twenty-seven years.
Gallopade International specializes in social studies
Social studies
Social studies is the "integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence," as defined by the American National Council for the Social Studies...
, with an emphasis on history, geography, and biographies all correlated to state standards.
Awards
- Named Georgia author of the year for children's literature by the Georgia Writer's Association (Summer 2007)
- Has more than 25 pages of title listings in “Children’s Books in Print”
- 2001 recipient of the Excellence in Education Award, National School Supply and Equipment Association
- Creator and author of “Real Kids/Real Places” Mysteries, called “a true gem of original, informative, and entertaining storytelling” by Midwest Book ReviewMidwest Book ReviewMidwest Book Review is an organization which maintains several book review publications. Established in 1976, the organization's Editor-in-Chief is James A. Cox. Midwest Book Review produces several book review publications per month, with a goal of encouraging small press and increasing literacy....
; recipient of 2002 Teacher’s Choice Award by Learning Magazine - Creator and author of Around the World in 80 Mysteries series
- Creator and author of Pretty Darn Scary Mysteries, Criss/Cross/Applesauce Mysteries, Three Amigos¡Three Amigos!Three Amigos is a 1986 American adventure musical comedy film directed by John Landis and written by Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, and Randy Newman...
Mysteries, and others - Creator of Masters of Disasters Mysteries, Fantasy Field Trip Mysteries, The Postcard Mysteries, and Awesome Mysteries
- Creator of the Experience State Series, with more than 50 educational products for all 50 states and Canada.
- Creator of a variety of educational series, including: Elections! Elections! Elections; American Milestones; The Jamestown Series; Good 2 Go Classroom Kits; CityBooks; County/Parish/Borough Books; Black Jazz, Pizzazz & Razzmatazz African American HistoryAfrican American historyAfrican-American history is the portion of American history that specifically discusses the African American or Black American ethnic group in the United States. Most African Americans are the descendants of captive Africans held in the United States from 1619 to 1865...
Series; 1,000 Readers Biographies Series; Hispanic Heritage Books for KidsBooks For KidsBooks For Kids a is philanthropy organization created by the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. under the leadership of Ken Hoover. Created in 1994, Books For Kids is a charitable project created by the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation as a project that would tie the fraternity back to its educational...
; Native American Heritage Books for Kids; It’s Happening to U.S, Series; Patriotic Favorites Series; Here & Now Books for Kids; Heroes & Helpers; Little Linguists Language Books; and many more
External links
- http://www.gallopade.com/client/client_pages/marsh_bio.cfm
- http://orweblog.oclc.org/archives/001997.html
- http://fayettewoman.com/carole-marsh-write-rules.html