Carol Weston | |
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 Carol Weston at the New York Society Library in 2009 | |
| Born | Carol Weston September 11, 1956 New York |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's literature and advice column |
| Spouse | Rob Ackerman |
| Website | |
| www | |
Carol Weston (born September 11, 1956) is an American writer. The author of sixteen books, both fiction and non-fiction, she has been the "Dear Carol" advice columnist at Girls' Life since the magazine's first issue in 1994.[1][2][3][4] Her newest book is Speed of Life, which received starred reviews in Kirkus,[5] Publishers Weekly,[6] School Library Journal, and Booklist. The New York Times Book Review called it "perceptive, funny, and moving."[7]
About Ava and Pip (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 2014), The New York Times Book Review said, "This is a book about sisterhood, but also a love letter to language."[8] Also in this series: Ava and Taco Cat (2015)[9] and AVA XOX (2016).[10]
- ^ "Carol Weston Dear Teen Dear Abby". Newsweek. Jan 25, 2004. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ "Advice from Carol Weston". Girls' Life Magazine. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ^ Schwager, Istar. "Interview with Carol Weston". Creative Parents. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ^ Lombroso, Linda (9 October 2004). "Straight Talk for Girls Today". The Journal News.
- ^ Kirkus
- ^ Publishers Weekly
- ^ Raab, Margo. "A Teenager's Life in the Aftermath of her Mother's Sudden Death". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ Sullivan, J. Courtney. "Little Sister, Big Plans". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ Perry, Georgia (24 April 2015). "Carol Weston Knows All About Teen Girl Problems". Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ Bascove (Summer 2015). "A Conversation with Author and Columnist Carol Weston". Retrieved 21 August 2015.