E. E. Duncan

Children’s Author & Educator

“There are many ways to enlarge your world.
Love of books is best of all.”

– JACQUELINE KENNEDY

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Published Works

Explore my four published books about the lives of several notable Colorado people.

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Works in Progress

Get a glimpse of my current creative efforts, which include picture books and historical fiction.

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Curriculum Materials

Learn about my new educational materials for gifted and talented students.

For Teachers

Latest Blog Posts

Middle Grade Novels that Address Climate Change

Climate change is on the minds of everyone, including our children. Ellen Herbst, a UCSF psychiatrist and mother of two, suggests that the climate crisis is impacting the mental health of children and adolescents. She explains that children are, appropriately, being educated about climate change in many schools and learning about it in the news. […]

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Finding the Heart of Your Story

I had the opportunity to spend a lovely day attending an inspiring workshop called “Creating the Hearts and Bones of Your Next Nonfiction Picture Book.” Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI, the presenters were Colorado powerhouse writers Beth Anderson, Laura Perdew, and Julie Danneberg. These three women, who are prolific nonfiction picture book […]

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Book Review of “Energy from the Earth” by Susan Wroble

As greenhouse gases warm the planet and the climate crisis looms, students are understandably concerned about the future. Students wonder what can be done to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and what the future of energy will look like. Susan Wroble’s new book Energy from the Earth (part of an educational series titled “Energy for the Future”) offers […]

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