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A.J. Cattapan began writing stories in the third grade. Suspiciously, all her stories seemed to be about a girl named Amy. Eventually, her writing became less self-centered, and her short stories and articles began appearing in children's magazines. This led eventually to her first Chicken Soup for the Soul contribution (see From Lemons to Lemonade) and then to her first young adult novel, Angelhood, the story of a reluctant guardian angel. She lives and works in the Chicago area where she teaches middle school English.
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A.J. Cattapan I taught at a Catholic school that closed. It was terribly sad to watch our little family break up and spread out to various schools. Years later, whe…moreI taught at a Catholic school that closed. It was terribly sad to watch our little family break up and spread out to various schools. Years later, when it was still haunting me, I decided to do something about it! I wrote a book about a boy trying to save his Catholic school from closing--and that's how I came up with the idea for Seven Riddles to Nowhere.(less)
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Cath-Lit Live! Episode #59 – Beth Ann Ramos

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Explore the wisdom of saints with Saint Sayings About the Eucharist: A Picture Book for Catholic Kids, featuring 14 quotes alongside vibrant images of these saints. This book’s compact size makes it convenient for reading at home or taking along to church, prayer groups, or Bible studies. Through simple illustrations, this book emphasizes the Catholic Church’s belief in the True Prese

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“Lots of old guys wore beige trench coats and those flat caps that made them look like boys who sold newspapers a hundred years ago.”
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