Marilyn Dalrymple
Born in Vancouver, B.C., Marilyn Dalrymple has lived in southern California for forty years. Now a semi-retired writer and photographer her columns, articles and short stories have appeared in numerous publications. She facilitates a Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators writer’s group in Palmdale, California and is on the editorial board for the Antelope Valley Anthologies, annual publications that have been produced for the last seven years, and is now preparing volume number eight. Her photography has been published and has appeared in numerous shows.
Having a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts, she is continuing her education by working toward a master’s degree in ecopsychology, the study of how nature and man are interconnected, through the Institute of Global Education.
She is Founder of Respect for Parents Day - August 1, and is an advocate for animal welfare has served in various capacities for several animal rescue organizations. She and her pet, "Maggie," a border collie/German shepherd mix, are a Pet Therapy team. An active volunteer Marilyn participates in literacy and art-related organizations.
She and her husband, Ron, live with their two rescued dogs, "Maggie" and "Scooter," and two rescued cats, "Topper" and "Chubby Cheekers."
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It's Tough Growing Up: Children's Stories of Courage
Compiled by Marilyn Dalrymple & Joan Foor
How we handle hardships determines much of who we are. It’s Tough Growing Up: Children’s Stories of Courage will comfort youths with the knowledge that they are not alone with their problems and that others before them have wrestled with similar difficulties. The stories in It’s Tough Growing Up are written by adults who use to be the readers’ ages and who had difficulties much like any normal adolescent or teenager. From encountering a bully at school to dealing with leukemia, the authors want readers to know that they will triumph no matter what battles they have to fight.
Praise for the book:
“Childhood. Growing up. In spite of the myriad of experiences that occur in one’s life, we all have childhood and growing up in common. These stories bear witness to the assertion that childhood, with its pain and challenges, is not so different from generation to generation. They are a testament to life’s early struggles and the resilience of us all. You will cry, sign, and smile as you turn these pages.”
Roger D. Gallizzi,
School district superintendent and former child, Palmdale, California
Where's Ezra? Story by Marilyn Dalrymple Illustrations by Leslie Thomas Duffey
A squirrel, a dormouse and a porcupine go on a walk to their local general store. Along the way one of them gets’s lost, but he would never admit he was. With the help of Bartholomew Beaver, the others go in search of their grumpy old friend in this heartwarming tell of friendship, where friends help friends.
Bartholomew's Buttons
Story by Marilyn Dalrymple Illustrations by Leslie Thomas Duffey
Bartholomew’s Buttons takes a lesson of life and intertwined it with fun loving characters from the forest like; a hard working beaver, a couple of mischievous foxes and a goose. Beautifully created art work that will capture the child’s imagination while telling a wonderful classic tale for all ages."
Shcedule Release Fall 2012