Who am I
So who is Chrysa Smith? Let’s see– I’ve been writing freelance magazine features for over 20 years–on everything from celebrity chefs and resorts to homing pigeons and pot-bellied pigs. In return, I not only received bylines in magazines such as Costco Connection, Pool & Spa Living, Bucks County Magazine, Philly Style, Design NJ, The Cooperator and others, I gained invaluable experiences—both in writing and learning about people, places and things.
In between writing assignments, I began watching my poodles. Turns out, they were having a grand old time, without me noticing much of it. When a steak bone was stolen, that was it. A comedy of errors within my walls, I took pen to paper and began capturing the antics. With a few children’s writing classes under my belt, I penned my first story, The Case of the Missing Steak Bone. That set the stage for a new gig—writing for children.
With a few Mom’s Choice awards for excellence in Juvenile Fiction, a top pick on Amazon Children’s Bookshelf, a Females in Fiction award, great reviews from The Children’s Book Review and Midwest Book Review, and an endorsement from The Dove Foundation, I’m immersed in children’s literature. And as much as I love writing kids’ tales, I love spending time in classrooms talking to them about the whole nine yards.
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Awards and Recognition
- Multiple Mom's Choice Award Winner
- The Dove Foundation Endorsement
- Females in Fiction Award
What teachers say about me
I have to say, they were so excited to tell me all about it. I can’t thank you enough for making your books available to our students. What a wonderful way for them to end Catholic Schools Week
Thank you for the amazing author visit. The kids really ‘leaned into learning.; You captivated them!
The kids loved the story. You were very engaging and they did enjoy meeting your dog. In Kindergarten, we have been learning about authors and illustrators. Some of them stated they could not wait to order your book(s).
Thank you very much for setting up the Skype session today. The children loved it and so did the teachers. It was a wonderful experience for all!
Thanks so much for your presentation this morning. It was a wonderful way to gain insight into the books you have written. I always love when authors draw from real life situations.
Thank you, Chrysa for the very entertaining and informative presentations. I know the children were engaged and enjoyed learning about your books and the writing process. Thank you for coming.
I’m glad you enjoyed your visit. We thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. The kids were abuzz today in library talking about it. Thanks for a great morning.
Thank you so much for the four wonderful presentations and corresponding workshops.You are so approachable, and the kids really took to you. I enjoyed seeing them engaged, even if it was sometimes silly. They had great fun. We’re so glad that you could be part of our school.