Midwife, nurse, grandmother, writer of novels for middle grade children: "Toto's Tale and True Chronicle of Oz", "The Weaver's Daughter", an immigration story, and "The Double Crossing", historical fiction.
I’m still excited that both The Double Crossing, my middle grade historical novel taking place on the 1939 voyage of the St. Louis, and The Weaver’s Daughter (a rerelease of my middle grade immigration story) will be coming out from Paper Angel Press. However, due to a change in art director and some staff issues … More Books coming
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m re-releasing The Weaver’s Daughter with my new publisher, Paper Angel Press. I just had a review from Kirkus. Here’s a quote from them: “Patience tells a story of migration appropriate for young readers without being overly sanitized—for instance, the tension is palpable in Ixchel’s confrontation with her … More Kirkus Review of The Weaver’s Daughter
Paper Angel Press, my new publisher, is working on getting my latest middle-grade novel, The Double Crossing, to press. The story is historical fiction told from the alternating points of view of two thirteen-year-olds, Hannah and David. They meet while trying to escape Nazi Germany in 1939, before the war, aboard the MS St. Louis. … More Updates
La sezione “Fiaba straniera” ha visto trionfare SYLVIE PATIENCE di Santa Cruz che vince con “Jumping Jaden” perché il sapore della magia, indispensabile ingrediente di tante fiabe celebri, si mescola armoniosamente alla storia narrata in cui il protagonista – un bimbo timido – sogna di riuscire finalmente a saltare più in alto dei suoi compagni … More International Fairy Tale Prize
I’m working on a new book project together with my friend Elizabeth. She’s an asylum seeker from El Salvador who’s been in Santa Cruz for a little over a year. Her story is one of tragedy, overcoming horrible difficulties, and amazing resilience. We’ve only just begun the project, but you can hear a little of … More Seeking Asylum
I’ve just signed a contract with Paper Angel Press to publish my upper middle grade historical novel The Double Crossing. I’m excited to be able to introduce young readers to my fictional characters Hannah and David and their adventures, including stopping a Nazi spy mission. At the same time, readers will learn about the true … More The Double Crossing
Here’s news from a couple of my local organizations. Santa Cruz residents can learn about the Santa Cruz Welcoming Network this Thursday, April 28th by tuning in to our community radio station, KSQD 90.7 for Talk of the Bay with Rachel Goodman from five to six p.m. The Welcoming Network is an all-volunteer organization helping … More Upcoming events
Today, Sunday April 24th, is the day to catch Desert Palm Press authors, including me, reading from our books. Also reading are Laury A. Egan, Toni Draper, Lynda Lyons, and Rae D. Magdon. You can tune in at noon, PSA, at this link: https://www.facebook.com/DesertPalmPress. Hope to see you there.
I’ll be reading from my work in progress, The Double Crossing, historical fiction for ages ten to fourteen. The story tells of a Jewish boy and girl escaping HItler’s Germany in 1939. They board the ship St. Louis, headed for Cuba, where they become friends, encounter and foil a spy plot, and ultimately are not … More Upcoming Author Reading
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Sylvia Patience, Author 