Biography
	Kyo Maclear (CAN) is a visual arts writer, a novelist and the author of two children’s books. Virginia Wolf, an uplifting story for readers of all ages, is loosely based on the relationship between author Virginia Woolf and her sister, painter Vanessa Bell.

Book

Vanessa’s sister, Virginia, is in a “wolfish” mood — growling, howling and acting very strange. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Then Virginia tells Vanessa about an imaginary, perfect place called Bloomsberry and begins to paint Bloomsberry on the bed room walls. Before long, Virginia, too, has picked up a brush and undergoes a surprising transformation of her own. Loosely based on the relationship between author Virginia Woolf and her sister, painter Vanessa Bell, ”Virginia Wolf” is an uplifting story for readers of all ages.

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The buzz about this book

“Virginia Wolf, an ambitious story about girlish blues, sisterly differences and the healing power of art, will do wonders for Woolf-besotted former English majors. But the story, about Virginia and her sister, Vanessa, who paints a fantastical world called Bloomsberry, will work equally well for children who hardly know the difference between the United States and the United Kingdom.” The New York Times

“It is the delicacy of the mixed-media illustrations (ink, pencil, watercolor, gouache) that tames the feral Virginia and gives real strength to the story. Parents will enjoy sharing this book with their sometimes “wolfish” children.” School Library Journal