(Round Rock, TX) and illustrated by Jenny Loehr , Tacos Anyone?/ Alquien Quiere
Tacos? has received acclaimed reviews from many experts in the field of
children's disabilities.

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"We are especially proud to bring Liza Marklund to this event as she is one
of Sweden's most popular authors and is among the world's best-selling
novelists ," said Tomas Rosander, Consul General of Sweden.

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Ellis' books help educators, parents and siblings of
children with disabilities to understand the dynamics of various communication
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Appropriate for pre-k thru 5th
grade, Ellis' books are highly recommended for elementary schools and public
libraries. Congratulations, Marvie Ellis, on this well
acknowledged award! Books are available on Amazon. as an
official program of "Beyond Blond" Swedish Lifestyle Month (March 15 -April
15).

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-Round Rock, TX) and is an
educational consultant with universities, Head Starts, and school systems
nationally. "We are also
delighted to have this collaboration again with Pen U .

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This book has already been nominated for the 2006
Dolly Gray Children's Developmental Disabilities Literature Award along with
Ellis' first autism book, Keisha's Doors: An Autism Story Book One/ Las
Puertas de Keisha: Una Historia de Autismo Libro Uno.

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PRESS RELEASE Swedish Novelist Liza Marklund Featured at Pen USA 'Beyond Blond' Event With Local Authors

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The therapist teaches the older brother how
to play with his younger brother, making sibling time fun again.

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Her most recent novel, "Asylum Granted," is a sequel to "On the
Run," one of the most popular and widely read books in Sweden.

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There are very few book awards that recognize authors who increase public
understanding and awareness about the difficulties and potentials of children
with autism spectrum disorders.

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com and on the publisher's
website: http://www. The seminar, "Uncovering the
Inspiration for Suspense and Thriller Novels," is organized and hosted by
the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles and Pen U.

The panelists will discuss their inspiration and experiences in writing
suspense, crime and science fiction, how Scandinavian thrillers differ and
compare to those written in California.

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Marklund, who writes mostly crime thriller novels , will be joined on
the panel by distinguished local authors writing in similar genre,
including Kate Gale, Stephen Cooper, Scott Timberg and Marcos Villatoro, as
well as David Kipen, book reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle and
biographer/author Eric Lax, who will moderate." Pen U.

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April also celebrates the 35th
Anniversary of National Autism Awareness Month.

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The highly prestigious Barbara Jordan Media Awards are presented annually
to outstanding communicators for accurate and progressive portrayals of people
with disabilities.
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Keisha's Doors: An Autism Story Book One/ Las Puertas de Keisha: Una
Historia de Autismo Libro Uno ISBN 1-933319-00-3 hardcover price $16. Marklund's books, mostly based on
contemporary social issues, crimes against women and feminist themes, have
been translated into 25 languages and more than 5 million copies have been
sold.S.

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has
co-hosted similar events with the Swedish Consulate over the past 5 years.

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Tacos Anyone?/ Alquien Quiere Tacos? is a story about a four year old boy
with autism and his older brother.C. She also performs readings of her books at elementary schools
(call publisher for more information).

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Swedish fiction writer Liza
tall and blond with a commanding presence that makes one stop for a second
look --- will be a featured speaker at a literature seminar on Monday,
April 11 from 4-5:30 PM in Santa Monica.

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About the Author: Marvie Ellis owns a private pediatric speech-language
and occupational therapy practice (Speech Kids, P.

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Published in July 2005 by Speech Kids Texas Press, Inc. The award ceremony,
sponsored by the Texas Governor 's Committee on People with Disabilities, will
be held in Dallas on April 27, 2006.

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AUSTIN, Texas, First time author, Marvie Ellis,
is the honored recipient of the 2005, Barbara Jordan Media Award (special
contribution by an individual) for her children's book, Tacos Anyone? An
Autism Story Book Two/ Alquien Quiere Tacos? Una Historia de Autismo Libro
Dos. With both a Bachelor's and a Master's
degree in communication, she is eminently qualified to discuss communication
issues in young children.

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Tacos Anyone? An Autism Story Book Two/ Alquien Quiere Tacos? Una
Historia de Autismo Libro Dos ISBN 1-933319-02-X hardcover price $16.