Autor/-in: Christine Ricci-McNamee

Christine Ricci-McNamee is an honors graduate of Salem State University in Salem, MA where she earned her B.A. in English/Written Communications. She is a certified Paralegal and resides in East Boston, in her childhood home. When she is not busy running the family businesses, she enjoys walks with her dog Winston, traveling, spending time with family and friends, reading, photography, gardening and of course writing. Christine was the winner of the Presidential Arts Scholarship in Creative Writing at Salem State. She also was an American Poetry Association Poet of Merit, as well as the winner of the Boston Public Library Scholar's Award.Her poetry has appeared in several anthologies such as the American Collegiate Poets, the American Poetry Association Anthology, the American Anthology of Contemporary Poetry and in "A Time To Be Free"; a poetry anthology published by Quill Books.Christine has also written two other books:Flames of Feeling, a delightful collection of poems for children and young adults on various themes.Logan and the Lost Luggage, with themes of kindness, friendship, landmarks/geography, and diversity that will spark wonderful conversations between parents and children or teachers and students.