A lot of my writing is about the Middle East and Arab-Americans. That's because my husband, Iliya Harik, is from Lebanon; family connections and his work as a political scientist have taken us to that part of the world many times. I want to share with young readers my own interest in those lands and peoples, and equally important, contribute to better understanding of the Arab/Muslim world.
Journal
The Looking Glass : New Perspectives on Children's LiteratureISSN
1551-5680Volume
8Issue
2Publisher
La Trobe UniversitySection Title
Alice's AcademyAuthor Biography
Elsa Marston grew up in Massachusetts. She attended Vassar College for two years and finished her BA in American civilization at the University of Iowa. Then she earned an MA in international affairs at Harvard University, studied Middle Eastern history at the American University of Beirut, and got another Master's degree--in art education--at Indiana University. Marston is a prolific author of books, stories, and articles for young readers. She also gives talks about children's literature concerning the Middle East and has had essays and reviews appear in a number of publications. She currently lives in Bloomington, Indiana, and has three grown sons.Date Created
2010-03-15Rights Statement
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