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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 is a children\u2019s book\u00a0author,\u00a0illustrator, teacher and graphic designer from Norway.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b She lives just outside the capital Oslo, in a village on a peninsula together with her spouse, their son, and a playful cat who often inspires her stories.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 As a child, Mary Anne loved daydreaming and had a wild imagination, though school was sometimes a challenge. Later in life she discovered that her uniqueness, being a sensitive girl with ADHD, was also a strength. Today, she channels her creativity into stories and watercolor illustrations that make kids laugh, think, and embrace their individuality.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mary Anne studied graphic communication in England, and storytelling, languages and teaching in Norway. Her debut book,\u00a0The Witch, the Fart and the Magic Portal, is a celebration of humor, kindness, and the magic of being yourself.\u00a0It\u00a0is the first book in the series called\u00a0The Whimsy Adventures of Trudy.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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