Lori Mortensen * Children's Author
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In addition to my work with book publishers, my work has also appeared in magazines, reading software, newspapers, and websites.


Essential Skills Reading Software
FICTION
Ting-a-ling, Squeak and a Bark, 2002 
Flying Finish, 2002
Hou Yi and Chang-O, 2003 
Climb, 2003 
Field Trip, 2004
Just for Kicks, 2004 
Please, Louise, 2004 


NONFICTION
Boomerang, 2005
Unicorn of the Sea, 2005 
World on a String, 2005 
This Little Piggy, 2005 
Mystery of the Mary Celeste, 2005 
Yo, Ho, Pirates, 2005 
Lascaux: Chamber of Secrets, 2005 
Mystery of Sherlock Holmes, 2005 
Fifty-word Bet, 2005 
Sync or Swim, 2005 
Giants of the Savannah, 2005 
Tony Hawk: Chasing Pipe Dreams, 2004 
First American Flying Machine, 2004 
Holes, 2004 
Where Did They Come From? 2004 
Sloths, 2003 
Final Match, 2003 
Secret World of Ninjas, 2003 
Legend of the Phoenix, 2003 
The Biggest Statue in the World, 2003
Swat Team, 2002 
This Old Man, 2002

Magazines

"Horsey Expressions," Boy's Quest, Feb/Mar 04
"Untangle the Catty Clues," Boys' Quest, Jun 04
"Racing Riddle," Boys' Quest, Jun 02
"A Country Walk Can Lead Anywhere," Country Woman, Mar 99
"Four Tips for Family Home Evening," Ensign, Aug 03
"Do-Gooder's Club," The Friend, Mar 05
"Pioneer Trip," The Friend, Jul 05
"Two Birds," The Friend, Oct 05
"Nigerian Christmas," The Friend, Dec 05
"Petey Didn't Want to be a Sunbeam," The Friend, Jan 04
"Scripture Fathers," The Friend, Jun 04
"Mission Impossible?" The Friend, Mar 02
"Song for a Prophet," The Friend, Dec 02
"Trying to Be Like Jesus," The Friend, Jan. 99
"Amanda Pratt--CTR Spy," The Friend, Jul 99
"3, 2, 1 Contact," Guide, Sep 99
"Cat's Surprise," Hidden Pictures Playground, Boyds Mills Press, 07
"Abby's Secret," High Five, May 08
"From Sea to Shining Sea," Highlights for Children, Jun 07
"A Tale of Two Mice," Highlights for Children, Aug 07
"The Fox and the Crow," Highlights for Children, Dec 07
"Goose Feathers," Highlights for Children, Aug. 06
"A Cold Wind Blows," Highlights for Children, Dec 05
"Moon Madness," Hopscotch for Girls, Dec 05
"Splash Dance," Hopscotch for Girls, Aug/Sep 04
"The Biggest Statue in the World," Kid:Time, Jan. 06
"Swat Team," Kid:Time, Jul 05
"Up, Up and Away," KNOW, May/Jun 06
"Ting-a-ling, Squeak, and a Bark," Ladybug, Jun 03
"True Action Hero," LDSLiving, May/June 06
"Staging Your Own Sitdown Strike," LDSLiving, Jul/Aug 05
"Motherhood Savvy: 5 Tips for First-time Moms," LDSLiving, Dec 04
"Nigerian Christmas," Liahona, Dec 05
"Amanda Pratt-CTR Spy," Liahona, Aug 00
"Wisdom Bits," Nature Friend, Apr 01
"This Old Man," Wee Ones Magazine Online, Jun 03
"Swat Team," Wild Outdoor World, Nov/Dec 02

Newspapers
"My Story: Softball Gives Mom Second Chance," Sacramento Bee Neighbors, Jul 19, 01
"My Story: Mom Has a Bone to Pick," Sacramento Bee, Neighbors, Nov 15, 98

Writing Websites
"Conflict: Taking it out of Second Gear," Institute of Children's Literature website, Mar 05
"Lift Up Your Voice," Boost4writers Online Newsletter, Sep 05
"Cover Letters: What's in them for You," Institute of Children's Literature website, Feb 04
"Writing from the Seeds of Nonfiction," Institute of Children's Literature website, Sep 04
"Confessions from the Gene Pool," Institute of Children's Literature website, Dec 03
"Are You Taking These Last Steps?" Institute of Children's Literature website, Jan 03
"Ideas: The Inside Story," Institute of Children's Literature website, Jun 02
"Lift Up Your Voice," Institute of Children's Literature website, Oct 02
"Nonfiction: Tightening with a Twist," Institute of Children's Literature website, Nov 01

 








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