Carolyn Meyer is a highly respected young adult fiction author, known for her captivating historical novels. She has an impressive ability to write about historical figures in a way that allows young readers to identify with them. Her recent historical stories have focused on the young lives of Princess Elizabeth, Isabel of Castilla, Mary Tudor, and Anastasia. These novels have been well-received and are considered some of the American Library Association's Best in the genre.
In addition to her historical fiction, Meyer has written a diverse range of non-fiction books for young adults, covering topics such as the Amish, Japanese culture, and bread baking. She has also written books for younger readers, with subjects as varied as rock tumbling and coconuts. Meyer's versatility as a writer is evident in her ability to tackle such a wide range of topics. Ten of her books have been chosen as Best Books for Young Adults by the American Library Association.
Meyer's writing career began more than forty years ago with the publication of her first book, "Miss Patch's Learn-To-Sew Book." This book was intended to teach young girls how to sew, with the main character being a roundish, gray-haired lady with a needle in her hand. Since then, Meyer has written over sixty more books, including non-fiction and novels. She has become particularly passionate about history, a subject that was not a favorite of hers when she was a young student. Through her writing, Meyer shares her passion for history with her readers.
Currently, Meyer lives in a cozy Victorian house in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her impressive body of work and her ability to write about a wide range of topics make her a highly respected figure in the world of young adult fiction. Her historical novels are particularly noteworthy for their ability to bring historical figures to life in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers.
Dog Vacations Books
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Book One: the First Four Dog Vacations
2020
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Book Two: The Next Six Dog Vacations
2020
Hotline Books
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Because of Lissa
1990
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The Problem with Sidney
1990
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Gillian's Choice
1991
4
The Two Faces Of Adam
1991
The Royal Diaries Books
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Mary, Queen of Scots
1994
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Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile
1999
3
Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor
1999
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Isabel: Jewel of Castilla
2000
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Marie Antoinette, Princess of Versailles
2000
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Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess
2000
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Weetamoo: Heart of the Pocassets
2001
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Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Red Bird of the South
2001
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Victoria: May Blossom of Britannia
2001
10
Sŏndŏk: Princess of the Moon and Stars
2002
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Eleanor, Crown Jewel of Aquitaine
2002
12
Kaiulani
2002
13
Jahanara, Princess Of Princesses
2002
14
Elisabeth: The Princess Bride
2003
15
Kristina: The Girl King
2003
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Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba
2003
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Lady of Palenque: Flower of Bacal
2004
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Kazunomiya: Prisoner of Heaven
2004
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Anacaona: Golden Flower
2005
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Catherine, The Great Journey
2006
Young Royals Books
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Mary, Bloody Mary
1999
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Beware, Princess Elizabeth
2001
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Doomed Queen Anne
2002
4
Patience, Princess Catherine
2004
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Duchessina of Catherine de' Medici
2007
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The Bad Queen: Rules and Instructions for Marie-Antoinette
2010
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The Wild Queen: The Days and Nights of Mary Queen of Scots
2012
Standalone Novels
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Eulalia's Island
1982
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The Luck of Texas McCoy
1984
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Denny's Tapes
1987
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Wild Rover
1989
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Where the Broken Heart Still Beats: The Story of Cynthia Ann Parker
1992
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White Lilacs
1993
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Drummers of Jericho
1995
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Gideon's People
1996
9
Jubilee Journey
1997
10
Brown Eyes Blue
2003
11
Marie, Dancing
2005
12
Loving Will Shakespeare
2006
13
In Mozart's Shadow: His Sister's Story
2008
14
The True Adventures of Charley Darwin
2009
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Cleopatra Confesses
2011
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Victoria Rebels
2013
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Beauty's Daughter: The Story of Hermione and Helen of Troy
2013
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Anastasia and Her Sisters
2015
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Diary of a Waitress: The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Harvey Girl
2015
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Girl with a Camera: Margaret Bourke-White, Photographer
2017
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Girl with Brush and Canvas: Georgia O'Keeffe, American Artist
2019
Collections
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Rio Grande Stories
1994
Non-Fiction Books
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Miss Patch's Learn-to-Sew Book
1969
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Stitch by Stitch: Needlework for Beginners
1970
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Milk, Butter, and Cheese: The Story of Dairy Products
1974
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The Needlework Book of Bible Stories
1975
5
Amish People: Plain Living In A Complex World
1976
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Coconut, the Tree of Life
1976
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Eskimos: Growing Up in a Changing Culture
1977
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C. C. Poindexter
1978
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Mask Magic
1978
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The Center: From a Troubled Past to a New Life
1979
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Rock Band: Big Men in a Great Big Town
1980
12
Music is for Everyone
1980
13
The Mystery of the Ancient Maya
1985
14
Voices of South Africa: Growing Up in a Troubled Land
1986
15
Voices of Northern Ireland: Growing Up in a Troubled Land
1987
16
A Voice from Japan: An Outsider Looks in
1988
17
Multicultural Sing and Learn: Folk Songs and Monthly Activities
1995
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In a Different Light: Growing Up in a Yupik Eskimo Village in Alaska