Maxine Rose Schur is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning author whose bibliography serves as a masterclass in literary imagination and cultural resonance. Dedicated to crafting stories that spark courage, curiosity, and discovery, Maxine creates evocative narratives that invite readers to navigate the world—and their own identities—with profound heart and wonder. Her work has garnered some of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, including the Silver Falchion Award, the Sydney Taylor Award, and the Lowell Thomas Award.
Beyond her prose, Maxine is a dynamic speaker and celebrated educator, renowned for the vibrant, high-energy presence she brings to conferences and literary festivals. Her background in theater and travel journalism informs her sophisticated, lyrical style, making her a sought-after voice for keynote addresses and educational workshops. From Smithsonian Notable Books to Junior Library Guild Selections, Maxine’s body of work is defined by its intellectual depth and social-emotional impact. She remains an essential architect of stories that empower readers of all ages to step into the unknown and emerge transformed.
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The Long-tailed Imagination: Maxine’s inspiring interview with Dr. Seuss
Published: Project Muse® | The Lion and the Unicorn, Vol 48, No. 1, January 2o24 pp 77-84 I met Dr. Seuss while I was living in New Zealand, and he had come to the country to go trout fishing at Lake Taupo in the North Island. As the children’s book reviewer for Australia/New Zealand Bookworld…
Brittany: France’s Best Kept Secret
Brittany: It is a permanent impressionist exhibition here; you only have to put your nose outside the door when the weather is fine: it’s Monet all over: violet overalls, green land, orange sky, blue trees, violet, red and pink boats etc. It’s enough to make you mad.— Emile Bernard, (artist and friend of Gauguin) If…
The Astonishing Art of Dionisio Blanco
The splendid variety and quality of artists in the Dominican Republic is often a surprise to the visitor, unaware of the island’s rich cultural heritage. In 1992, I was one of these unaware visitors, astonished and delighted by the originality of the painting I found even in Santo Domingo’s smallest galleries. I shared “my” discovery…
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