“When I started writing, I think I felt that I was writing the book that I wish I had had when I was younger, that I wish the teachers would have had me read when I was in third, fourth and fifth grade,” she said. She recently released the third book in her middle grade fractured fairy tale series, “ Red: The True Story of Little Red Riding Hood” (Knopf Books for Young Readers, $16.99, ages 8-12), on April 12. Shurtliff’s experience as a young reader continues to have an impact on her as an author.

“What I found was that teachers were always pushing books that I think they really liked as adults and weren’t necessarily considering what kids really liked and what would make sense to them and what would resonate with them.” “I had a very strong sense of things, what I liked and what I didn’t like,” Shurtliff said in a phone interview with the Deseret News. Liesl Shurtliff's first book, 'Rump,' won over kids and critics alike, earning an IRA Award, a Texas Bluebonnet nomination, a Whitney nomination, and a starred review from Kirkus, proclaiming it 'as good as gold.' For her second book 'Jack' that is now available in paperback, Booklist raves that it 'is a delightful story of family, perseverance, and courage.' Visit her online at lieslshurtliff.Although some may have considered author Liesl Shurtliff a “reluctant reader” when she was growing up, she says she would have classified herself as an “extremely picky reader.” Before she became a writer, Liesl graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in music, dance, and theater. 'Red' is the most wonder-filled fairy tale of them all.'Ībout Liesl - Liesl Shurtliff was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lemoncello's Library Chris Grabenstein raves that 'Liesl Shurtliff has truly out-magicked herself. New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr.

Shurtliff's 'Red' is strong, independent, brazen, and not afraid of anything. This isn't the Little Red Riding Hood from the canonical children's tale. Join us for a release party for 'Red,' the new novel by Hyde Park resident & kids' author Liesl Shurtliff!Ībout 'Red' - Liesl Shurtliff spins a spellbinding tale, shining the spotlight on one of the most beloved characters from her award-winning debut, Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin.

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