My Published Credits
Mann, Dionna L. “Montpelier Mouse Makes History!” Marion, OH: Highlights for Children, TBA.
Mann, Dionna L. Slam Dunk! Full-Court Drama. Mankato, MN: Capstone, forthcoming 2023.
Mann, Dionna L. Benjamin Banneker: A Colonial Genius Shining in the Darkness. Charlottesville, VA: Core Knowledge Foundation, forthcoming 2023.
Mann, Dionna L. Potty Party! New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
Mann, Dionna. "Spaced-Out Water." North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates, 2023.
Mann, Dionna. "A Mega Discovery." North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates, 2023.
Mann, Dionna. "Wild Winds of the West." North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates, 2023.
Mann, Dionna L. How You Can Save Water. New York: Scholastic Inc., October 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Hidden Heroes in Medicine. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner, August 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Hidden Heroes in Space Exploration. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner, August 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. The Genius of Tesla. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner, August 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. The Genius of Facebook, Minneapolis, MN: Lerner, August 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Gymnastics Routine Takeover. Mankato, MN: Capstone, July 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Basketball Camp Go-Getter. Mankato, MN: Capstone, July 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Ski Team Troubles. Mankato, MN: Capstone, January 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Lacrosse Field Blunders. Mankato, MN: Capstone, January 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. "Chopped." Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2021.
Mann, Dionna L. "Snot Copter: Drone at Work." Spider, Chicago, IL: February 2021.
Mann, Dionna L. "Indie Bookstore Spotlight: MahoganyBooks." Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2021.
Hemingway, Louise. "Mud Hikes and Morning Swims: Memories of Camp." CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: March/April 2020, volume 21, issue 2.
Mann, Dionna L. “Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Members Heart Sixteen Podcasts.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2019.
Mann, Dionna L. “OwlCrate Jr.: Kidlit Goodness in a Box.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2019.
Mann, Dionna L. “Built on Love.” CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: May/June 2019, volume 20, issue 4.
Mann, Dionna L. "Papa G'Ho: One Grumpy Great Horned Owl." Cricket, Chicago, IL: April 2019, volume 46, number 7.
Mann, Dionna L. Orcas. Scholastic Press: New York, February 2019.
Mann, Dionna L. Brave Explorers: How Did Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea Shape America? Nystrom Education: Culver City, CA: August 2018.
Mann, Dionna L. “Make Your SCBW Public Profile Pop!” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2018.
Mann, Dionna L. “Books on Bikes: Charlottesville Librarians and Teachers Nurture the Love of Reading Over Summer Break.” CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: July 2018, volume 19, issue 7.
Mann, Dionna L. “My Dad, My Hero: Local Kids Talk About Their Dads and How Their Jobs Help the Community.” CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: March 2018, volume 19, issue 3.
Mann, Dionna L. “Arms Wide Open: Local Couples Share Their Stories of Fostering Children.” CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: December 2017, volume 18, issue 12.
Mann, Dionna L. “Pretty as a Period” Punctuation Tip. Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Combining Music and Words to Get Kids Reading.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “How Jennifer Elvgren Published Traditionally Without an Agent.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Summer 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Let’s Dish Some Love for the Hyphen—A Dapper Dashing Way to Dress Up Adjectives!” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Gilbert Hunt (ca. 1780–1863).” Encyclopedia Virginia. Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, April 5, 2017. www.encyclopediavirginia.org.
Mann, Dionna L. “Behind the Making of a Professional Book Trailer.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Keeping it Positive, People.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Creating Promotional Book Trailers: A Close Look at the Process.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: March 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “How About Some R & R? Three Agents Weigh in on Revising and Resubmitting.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: January 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “The Dance Between Research & Bibliographies: Interviews with Shana Corey, Moira Donohue, and Heather Lang.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “My Super Mom! Kids Talk About their Heroic Mothers Who Work to Serve and Protect Our Community.” Charlottesville Family’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: November 2016, volume 17, issue 11.
Mann, Dionna L. “A Beefy Bibliography—A Beautiful Thing to Behold.” SCBWI Bulletin. Los Angeles, CA: Fall 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Learn & Grow: Immigrant Families Find Their Place in Local Schools.” Charlottesville Family’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: September 2016, volume 17, issue 9.
Mann, Dionna L. “The Dance Between Research and Bibliography.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: July 1016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Brain Cancer: An Unexpected Journey.” Interview with Fran Cannon Slayton. Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring/Summer 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Trains, Planes, and Automobiles: Transportation Family Daytrips.” Charlottesville Family’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: May 2016, volume 17, issue 5.
Mann, Dionna L. “Guide to Regional Newsletters.” Society of Children’s Books Writers & Illustrators’ Website. Posted April 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Regional SCBWI Newsletters: A Treasure Trove of Kidlit Info.” SCBWI Bulletin. Los Angeles, CA: Spring 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Word Count Budgeting.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2015/Winter 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “How to Dazzle Readers During Your School Visits.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: November 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “POV: Parasol or Velcro?” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: October 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “Books All Writers Need: EATS, SHOOTS & LEAVES.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: October 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “In My Suit.” Ladybug: The Magazine for Young Children, Imprint of Cricket Media. Chicago, IL. September 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “Create a Mini Display.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: September 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “Driving with Jumpy Jack and Googily.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: August 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “Getting to Know Literary Agent Assistants.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring/Summer 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “The High Cost of Your Words.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: July 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “Book Launch of a Newbie.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: July 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “Walk on the Wild Side: 5 Daytrips for Animal-Loving Families.” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: June 2015, volume 16, issue 6.
Mann, Dionna L. “Interview with 2015 Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “How About Some R & R: Three Agents Weigh In On Revising and Resubmitting.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. "Now You're Making It Personal." SCBWI Bulletin. Los Angeles, CA: January/February 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “Lorny's Burro.” Frontier Tales. January 2015, issue 64.
Mann, Dionna L. “Writing in the Digital Age: Notes from an SCBWI Get Together Featuring Jane Freidman.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2014.
Mann, Dionna L. "NGES Teacher Plays Dress-Up at Michie Tavern." Greene County Record. Stanardsville, VA: August 21, 2014, volume 104, No. 15.
Mann, Dionna L. "Free Family Summer Fun: Having Fun in and around Charlottesville." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: July 2014, volume 15, issue 7.
Mann, Dionna. "Make a Mini Book Display to Use at Your Indie Bookstore." Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2014.
Mann, Dionna L. "Special Dogs for Special Needs: Helping Local Children and Families." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: March 2014, volume 15, issue 3.
Hemingway, Louise. "Mud Hikes and Morning Swims: Memories of Camp Pinewood." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: January 2014, volume 15, issue 1.
Mann, Dionna L. "Three Cheers for School Volunteers." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: November 2013, volume 14, issue 11.
Mann, Dionna L. "Spelling Pocks." SCBWI Bulletin. Los Angeles, CA: November/December 2013.
Mann, Dionna L. "Dish Up a Reading of Delight." Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Summer 2013.
Mann, Dionna L. "Monticello M.D.: A Pathway to a Health and Medical Science Career." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: September 2013, volume 14, issue 9.
Mann, Dionna L. “And Writers Have...” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2013.
Mann, Dionna L. “Looking for Love.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2013.
Mann, Dionna L. "Eat My Bubbles: The Jefferson Swim League Kicks Off its Season." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: May 2013, volume 14, issue 5.
Mann, Dionna L. “Book Launch of a Newbie.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2012.
Mann, Dionna L. “Dionna L. Mann on POV in Description.” Operation Awesome blog
post: Sunday, October 28, 2012.
Mann, Dionna L. “Special Olympic Stars: Local Families of Special Olympic Athletes Share their Stories.” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: November 2012, volume 13, issue 11.
Mann, Dionna L. FREEDOM PEN. New London, New Hampshire: Pugalicious Press, October 2012.
Mann, Dionna L. “Have a Backyard Carnival!” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: July 2012, volume 13, issue 7.
Mann, Dionna L. “The Yellow Hat Syndrome.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2012.
Mann, Dionna L. “Hitting the Road on Two Wheels.” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: June 2012, volume 13, issue 6.
The Writing Sister. “Poem for Naturals.” Liberated Strands. April 8, 2012, issue 2. P. 44.
Mann, Dionna L. “A Dozen Daytrips of Fun: 12 Cool Things to Do on Spring Break.” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: April 2012, volume 13, issue 4.
Mann, Dionna L. “BFFs—Benefits of Female Friends: Discover the Power of Gal Pals.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: January 2012, volume 13, issue 1.
Mann, Dionna L. “Lecture Offers Up Dirt on Madison Tableware.” Greene County Record. Stanardsville, VA: November 17, 2011.
Mann, Dionna L. “A Love for Language: Discovering the Wonders of Foreign-Language Immersion at ISC.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: October 2011, volume 12, issue 10.
Mann, Dionna L. “Greene Resident Becomes Citizen.” Greene County Record. Stanardsville, VA: July 14, 2011.
Mann, Dionna L. “Summer Jewels.” Edible Blue Ridge. Charlottesville, VA: Summer 2011.
Mann, Dionna L. “Accounting for Nature: Local Families Become Citizen Scientists.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: July 2011, volume 12, issue 7.
Mann, Dionna L. “Career Pathways: Local CATEC Students Explore their Futures.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: March 2011, volume 12, issue 3.
Mann, Dionna L. “1-on-1 Science: SOL Science Projects Using Everyday Stuff.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: March 2011, volume 12, issue 3.
Mann, Dionna L. “Love Without Bounds: Local Foster Families Tell their Stories.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: February 2011, volume 12, issue 2.
Mann, Dionna L. “A Community of Support: Breast Cancer Survivors Share their Stories.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: October 2010, volume 11, issue 10.
Mann, Dionna L. “Discovering Facts, Fun at the Museum.” Orange County Review. Orange, VA: July 22, 2010, volume 80, number 28.
Mann, Dionna L. “Serving Up Smiles: Quick Start Tennis Makes Local Matches.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: May 2010, volume 11, issue 5.
Mann, Dionna. “Boo Boo.” Good Days Bad Days: A Magazine for Children with Chronic Illness. Electronic newsletter, March 2010, Issue 1.
Mann, Dionna L. “Book Bonanza! A Festival Full of Page-Turning Fun.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: March 2010, volume 11, issue 3.
Hemingway, Louise. “Boarding School Life: An Inside Look at Local Programs.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: February 2010, volume 11, issue 2.
Mann, D.L. “Lighting the Fire: Learning at the Peabody School.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: October 2009, volume 10, issue 10.
Mann, D.L. “Coaching to the Top: AHS’s Road to the State Volleyball Championship.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August 2009, volume 10, issue 8.
Mann, Dionna. “Driving with Jumpy Jack and Googily.” The Golden Penn: Newsletter of
the Western Pennsylvania Region of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Summer 2009.
Mann, D.L. “Team Spirit: Adventures with the Jefferson Swim League.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: June 2009, volume 10, issue 6.
Mann, D.L. “A Mother’s Tale: Realizing Two Dreams.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: May 2009, volume 10, issue 5.
Mann, D.L. “Young Scientists: Local Teens Tackle Real-World Topics.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: April 2009, volume 10, issue 4.
Mann, D.L. “NAHS Students Re-create Great Works of Art in Sidewalk Chalk.” Greene County Record. April 2, 2009, volume 98, no. 49.
Mann, Dionna L. “Driving with Jumpy Jack and Googily.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2009.
Bryerton, Jennifer, editor-in-chief/senior writer. Robin Bethke, Susan Haas, Dionna Mann, et al. ALBEMARLE FAMILY'S LET'S GO GUIDE. Charlottesville, VA: Ivy Publications, LLC, 2009.
Mann, D.L. “Amazing Acrobatics: From Tumbling Tots to Twisting Teens at Classics Gymnastics.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August 2008, volume 9, issue 8.
Mann, Dionna L. “POV: Parasol or Velcro?” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Summer 2008.
Mann, D.L., “Sizzling Summer Fun! It’s Hot...It’s Cool...It’s Free!” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: July 2008, volume 9, issue 7.
Mann, D.L. “Catching Air: The Changing Face of McIntire Skateboard Park.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: April 2008, volume 9, issue 4.
Hemingway, Louise. “Mud Hikes and Morning Swims: Memories of Camp Pinewood.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: April 2008, volume 9, issue 4.
Mann, D.L. “Journeys of Discovery: Community Learning Experiences at UVa.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: February 2008, volume 9, issue 2.
Mann, D.L. “Mountains of Fun! Great Family Daytrips for Winter.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: January 2008, volume 9, issue 1.
Mann, Dionna L. “What’s in Your Backyard?” Stories for Children Magazine. January 2008, issue 10.
Bryerton, Jennifer, editor-in-chief/senior writer. Robin Bethke, Susan Haas, Dionna Mann, et al. ALBEMARLE FAMILY'S LET'S GO GUIDE. Albemarle Family’s Let’s Go! Guide. Charlottesville, VA: Ivy Publications, LLC, 2008.
Mann, D.L. “They Write the Songs: A Musical Journey Down Kid Pan Alley.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: November 2007, volume 8, issue 9.
Mann, D.L. “Be a Parent Volunteer! A Classroom’s Most Valuable Resource.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August/September 2007, volume 8, issue 7.
Mann, D.L. “Eureka! Great Adventures Just a Daytrip Away.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: July 2007, volume 8, issue 6.
Mann, D.L. “Ready, Set, Launch!” Stories for Children. May 2007, issue 2.
Mann, D.L. “Seeing Double...Make that Triple! Charlottesville Moms of Multiples.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: October 2006, volume 7, issue 8.
Mann, D.L., “A Crozet Doctor Gives a Father’s Love: How This Special Surgeon Gives New Parents Hope.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: June 2006, volume 7, issue 5.
Mann, Dionna L. “POV: Parasol or Velcro?” Kid Magazine Writers. January 2006, issue 19.
Mann, D.L. “Forever Families: Happy Endings for Adoptive Families in Central Virginia.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: December 2005, volume 6, issue 10.
Mann, D.L. “It’s a Boy!” Cleft Palate Foundation. Chapel Hill, NC: September 2005, Story of the Month.
Mann, D.L. “Having a Ball! Local Lacrosse and How It’s Thriving.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August/September 2005, volume 6, issue 6.
Mann, D.L. “LEGO Mania! Robotics and Engineering in an Albemarle Classroom.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August/September 2005, volume 6, issue 6.
Mann, Dionna. “Greene Students Trek to JMU for Annual GEM Fair.” The Greene County Record. June 16, 2005.
Mann, D. L. “Red Skies at Night.” The Greene County Record. November 11, 2004.
Mann, D. L. “Where Kids and ‘Bots Learn ‘No Limit’.” The Greene County Record. November 11, 2004.
Mann, Dionna. “Ready, Set, Launch!” Wee Ones Magazine. October 2004, Issue # 43.
Mann, Dionna L. “No Query Leery This!” Institute of Children’s Literature website. September 24, 2004.
Mann, D.L. “Student Thrives at WMHS Despite Disability.” The Greene County Record. May 13, 2004.
Mann, D.L. “Driver Hopes for Kidney Miracle.” The Greene County Record. April 1, 2004.
Mann, D.L. “Greene Resident’s Genealogy Establishes Link to Washington.” The Greene County Record. February 19, 2004.
Mann, Dionna L. “This Baby is Stepping Out!” Institute of Children’s Literature website. January 26, 2004.
Hemingway, Louise. “Guest Editorial: Leave No Child Stuck in the Middle.” The Greene County Record. October 16, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Cookie Crumbles in Students Favor at GCPS.” The Greene County Record. October 9, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Project Athena Springs from the Heads of Teachers.” The Greene County Record. September 25, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Albums of Friendship: Antiquity in a Barrel.” Culpeper Star-Exponent. June 27, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Well Liked Educator ‘Mr. Reece’ Sets Sights on China.” The Greene County Record. June 19, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Free Flight: Hang Gliders Swoop into Greene.” The Greene County Record. April 3, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “An Ultimate Survivor: Greene Native Perseveres in Face of Tragedy.” The Greene County Record. December 12, 2002.
Mann, D.L. “Greene County Native Remembers ‘Good Old Days’.” The Greene County Record. October 31, 2002.
Mann, D.L. “Lucille Morton Left a Legacy of Love.” The Greene County Record. October 17, 2002.
Mann, Dionna L. Slam Dunk! Full-Court Drama. Mankato, MN: Capstone, forthcoming 2023.
Mann, Dionna L. Benjamin Banneker: A Colonial Genius Shining in the Darkness. Charlottesville, VA: Core Knowledge Foundation, forthcoming 2023.
Mann, Dionna L. Potty Party! New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
Mann, Dionna. "Spaced-Out Water." North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates, 2023.
Mann, Dionna. "A Mega Discovery." North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates, 2023.
Mann, Dionna. "Wild Winds of the West." North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates, 2023.
Mann, Dionna L. How You Can Save Water. New York: Scholastic Inc., October 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Hidden Heroes in Medicine. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner, August 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Hidden Heroes in Space Exploration. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner, August 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. The Genius of Tesla. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner, August 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. The Genius of Facebook, Minneapolis, MN: Lerner, August 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Gymnastics Routine Takeover. Mankato, MN: Capstone, July 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Basketball Camp Go-Getter. Mankato, MN: Capstone, July 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Ski Team Troubles. Mankato, MN: Capstone, January 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. Lacrosse Field Blunders. Mankato, MN: Capstone, January 2022.
Mann, Dionna L. "Chopped." Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2021.
Mann, Dionna L. "Snot Copter: Drone at Work." Spider, Chicago, IL: February 2021.
Mann, Dionna L. "Indie Bookstore Spotlight: MahoganyBooks." Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2021.
Hemingway, Louise. "Mud Hikes and Morning Swims: Memories of Camp." CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: March/April 2020, volume 21, issue 2.
Mann, Dionna L. “Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Members Heart Sixteen Podcasts.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2019.
Mann, Dionna L. “OwlCrate Jr.: Kidlit Goodness in a Box.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2019.
Mann, Dionna L. “Built on Love.” CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: May/June 2019, volume 20, issue 4.
Mann, Dionna L. "Papa G'Ho: One Grumpy Great Horned Owl." Cricket, Chicago, IL: April 2019, volume 46, number 7.
Mann, Dionna L. Orcas. Scholastic Press: New York, February 2019.
Mann, Dionna L. Brave Explorers: How Did Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea Shape America? Nystrom Education: Culver City, CA: August 2018.
Mann, Dionna L. “Make Your SCBW Public Profile Pop!” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2018.
Mann, Dionna L. “Books on Bikes: Charlottesville Librarians and Teachers Nurture the Love of Reading Over Summer Break.” CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: July 2018, volume 19, issue 7.
Mann, Dionna L. “My Dad, My Hero: Local Kids Talk About Their Dads and How Their Jobs Help the Community.” CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: March 2018, volume 19, issue 3.
Mann, Dionna L. “Arms Wide Open: Local Couples Share Their Stories of Fostering Children.” CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: December 2017, volume 18, issue 12.
Mann, Dionna L. “Pretty as a Period” Punctuation Tip. Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Combining Music and Words to Get Kids Reading.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “How Jennifer Elvgren Published Traditionally Without an Agent.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Summer 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Let’s Dish Some Love for the Hyphen—A Dapper Dashing Way to Dress Up Adjectives!” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Gilbert Hunt (ca. 1780–1863).” Encyclopedia Virginia. Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, April 5, 2017. www.encyclopediavirginia.org.
Mann, Dionna L. “Behind the Making of a Professional Book Trailer.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Keeping it Positive, People.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “Creating Promotional Book Trailers: A Close Look at the Process.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: March 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “How About Some R & R? Three Agents Weigh in on Revising and Resubmitting.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: January 2017.
Mann, Dionna L. “The Dance Between Research & Bibliographies: Interviews with Shana Corey, Moira Donohue, and Heather Lang.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “My Super Mom! Kids Talk About their Heroic Mothers Who Work to Serve and Protect Our Community.” Charlottesville Family’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: November 2016, volume 17, issue 11.
Mann, Dionna L. “A Beefy Bibliography—A Beautiful Thing to Behold.” SCBWI Bulletin. Los Angeles, CA: Fall 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Learn & Grow: Immigrant Families Find Their Place in Local Schools.” Charlottesville Family’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: September 2016, volume 17, issue 9.
Mann, Dionna L. “The Dance Between Research and Bibliography.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: July 1016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Brain Cancer: An Unexpected Journey.” Interview with Fran Cannon Slayton. Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring/Summer 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Trains, Planes, and Automobiles: Transportation Family Daytrips.” Charlottesville Family’s Bloom. Charlottesville, VA: May 2016, volume 17, issue 5.
Mann, Dionna L. “Guide to Regional Newsletters.” Society of Children’s Books Writers & Illustrators’ Website. Posted April 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Regional SCBWI Newsletters: A Treasure Trove of Kidlit Info.” SCBWI Bulletin. Los Angeles, CA: Spring 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “Word Count Budgeting.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2015/Winter 2016.
Mann, Dionna L. “How to Dazzle Readers During Your School Visits.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: November 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “POV: Parasol or Velcro?” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: October 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “Books All Writers Need: EATS, SHOOTS & LEAVES.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: October 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “In My Suit.” Ladybug: The Magazine for Young Children, Imprint of Cricket Media. Chicago, IL. September 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “Create a Mini Display.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: September 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “Driving with Jumpy Jack and Googily.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: August 2015.
Mann, Dionna L.: “Getting to Know Literary Agent Assistants.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring/Summer 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “The High Cost of Your Words.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: July 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “Book Launch of a Newbie.” Children's Book Insider. Ft. Collins, CO: July 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “Walk on the Wild Side: 5 Daytrips for Animal-Loving Families.” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: June 2015, volume 16, issue 6.
Mann, Dionna L. “Interview with 2015 Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “How About Some R & R: Three Agents Weigh In On Revising and Resubmitting.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. "Now You're Making It Personal." SCBWI Bulletin. Los Angeles, CA: January/February 2015.
Mann, Dionna L. “Lorny's Burro.” Frontier Tales. January 2015, issue 64.
Mann, Dionna L. “Writing in the Digital Age: Notes from an SCBWI Get Together Featuring Jane Freidman.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2014.
Mann, Dionna L. "NGES Teacher Plays Dress-Up at Michie Tavern." Greene County Record. Stanardsville, VA: August 21, 2014, volume 104, No. 15.
Mann, Dionna L. "Free Family Summer Fun: Having Fun in and around Charlottesville." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: July 2014, volume 15, issue 7.
Mann, Dionna. "Make a Mini Book Display to Use at Your Indie Bookstore." Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2014.
Mann, Dionna L. "Special Dogs for Special Needs: Helping Local Children and Families." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: March 2014, volume 15, issue 3.
Hemingway, Louise. "Mud Hikes and Morning Swims: Memories of Camp Pinewood." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: January 2014, volume 15, issue 1.
Mann, Dionna L. "Three Cheers for School Volunteers." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: November 2013, volume 14, issue 11.
Mann, Dionna L. "Spelling Pocks." SCBWI Bulletin. Los Angeles, CA: November/December 2013.
Mann, Dionna L. "Dish Up a Reading of Delight." Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Summer 2013.
Mann, Dionna L. "Monticello M.D.: A Pathway to a Health and Medical Science Career." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: September 2013, volume 14, issue 9.
Mann, Dionna L. “And Writers Have...” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2013.
Mann, Dionna L. “Looking for Love.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2013.
Mann, Dionna L. "Eat My Bubbles: The Jefferson Swim League Kicks Off its Season." Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: May 2013, volume 14, issue 5.
Mann, Dionna L. “Book Launch of a Newbie.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Fall 2012.
Mann, Dionna L. “Dionna L. Mann on POV in Description.” Operation Awesome blog
post: Sunday, October 28, 2012.
Mann, Dionna L. “Special Olympic Stars: Local Families of Special Olympic Athletes Share their Stories.” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: November 2012, volume 13, issue 11.
Mann, Dionna L. FREEDOM PEN. New London, New Hampshire: Pugalicious Press, October 2012.
Mann, Dionna L. “Have a Backyard Carnival!” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: July 2012, volume 13, issue 7.
Mann, Dionna L. “The Yellow Hat Syndrome.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Spring 2012.
Mann, Dionna L. “Hitting the Road on Two Wheels.” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: June 2012, volume 13, issue 6.
The Writing Sister. “Poem for Naturals.” Liberated Strands. April 8, 2012, issue 2. P. 44.
Mann, Dionna L. “A Dozen Daytrips of Fun: 12 Cool Things to Do on Spring Break.” Charlottesville Family. Charlottesville, VA: April 2012, volume 13, issue 4.
Mann, Dionna L. “BFFs—Benefits of Female Friends: Discover the Power of Gal Pals.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: January 2012, volume 13, issue 1.
Mann, Dionna L. “Lecture Offers Up Dirt on Madison Tableware.” Greene County Record. Stanardsville, VA: November 17, 2011.
Mann, Dionna L. “A Love for Language: Discovering the Wonders of Foreign-Language Immersion at ISC.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: October 2011, volume 12, issue 10.
Mann, Dionna L. “Greene Resident Becomes Citizen.” Greene County Record. Stanardsville, VA: July 14, 2011.
Mann, Dionna L. “Summer Jewels.” Edible Blue Ridge. Charlottesville, VA: Summer 2011.
Mann, Dionna L. “Accounting for Nature: Local Families Become Citizen Scientists.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: July 2011, volume 12, issue 7.
Mann, Dionna L. “Career Pathways: Local CATEC Students Explore their Futures.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: March 2011, volume 12, issue 3.
Mann, Dionna L. “1-on-1 Science: SOL Science Projects Using Everyday Stuff.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: March 2011, volume 12, issue 3.
Mann, Dionna L. “Love Without Bounds: Local Foster Families Tell their Stories.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: February 2011, volume 12, issue 2.
Mann, Dionna L. “A Community of Support: Breast Cancer Survivors Share their Stories.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: October 2010, volume 11, issue 10.
Mann, Dionna L. “Discovering Facts, Fun at the Museum.” Orange County Review. Orange, VA: July 22, 2010, volume 80, number 28.
Mann, Dionna L. “Serving Up Smiles: Quick Start Tennis Makes Local Matches.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: May 2010, volume 11, issue 5.
Mann, Dionna. “Boo Boo.” Good Days Bad Days: A Magazine for Children with Chronic Illness. Electronic newsletter, March 2010, Issue 1.
Mann, Dionna L. “Book Bonanza! A Festival Full of Page-Turning Fun.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: March 2010, volume 11, issue 3.
Hemingway, Louise. “Boarding School Life: An Inside Look at Local Programs.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: February 2010, volume 11, issue 2.
Mann, D.L. “Lighting the Fire: Learning at the Peabody School.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: October 2009, volume 10, issue 10.
Mann, D.L. “Coaching to the Top: AHS’s Road to the State Volleyball Championship.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August 2009, volume 10, issue 8.
Mann, Dionna. “Driving with Jumpy Jack and Googily.” The Golden Penn: Newsletter of
the Western Pennsylvania Region of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Summer 2009.
Mann, D.L. “Team Spirit: Adventures with the Jefferson Swim League.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: June 2009, volume 10, issue 6.
Mann, D.L. “A Mother’s Tale: Realizing Two Dreams.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: May 2009, volume 10, issue 5.
Mann, D.L. “Young Scientists: Local Teens Tackle Real-World Topics.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: April 2009, volume 10, issue 4.
Mann, D.L. “NAHS Students Re-create Great Works of Art in Sidewalk Chalk.” Greene County Record. April 2, 2009, volume 98, no. 49.
Mann, Dionna L. “Driving with Jumpy Jack and Googily.” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Winter 2009.
Bryerton, Jennifer, editor-in-chief/senior writer. Robin Bethke, Susan Haas, Dionna Mann, et al. ALBEMARLE FAMILY'S LET'S GO GUIDE. Charlottesville, VA: Ivy Publications, LLC, 2009.
Mann, D.L. “Amazing Acrobatics: From Tumbling Tots to Twisting Teens at Classics Gymnastics.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August 2008, volume 9, issue 8.
Mann, Dionna L. “POV: Parasol or Velcro?” Highlighter: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Newsletter. Reston, VA: Summer 2008.
Mann, D.L., “Sizzling Summer Fun! It’s Hot...It’s Cool...It’s Free!” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: July 2008, volume 9, issue 7.
Mann, D.L. “Catching Air: The Changing Face of McIntire Skateboard Park.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: April 2008, volume 9, issue 4.
Hemingway, Louise. “Mud Hikes and Morning Swims: Memories of Camp Pinewood.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: April 2008, volume 9, issue 4.
Mann, D.L. “Journeys of Discovery: Community Learning Experiences at UVa.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: February 2008, volume 9, issue 2.
Mann, D.L. “Mountains of Fun! Great Family Daytrips for Winter.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: January 2008, volume 9, issue 1.
Mann, Dionna L. “What’s in Your Backyard?” Stories for Children Magazine. January 2008, issue 10.
Bryerton, Jennifer, editor-in-chief/senior writer. Robin Bethke, Susan Haas, Dionna Mann, et al. ALBEMARLE FAMILY'S LET'S GO GUIDE. Albemarle Family’s Let’s Go! Guide. Charlottesville, VA: Ivy Publications, LLC, 2008.
Mann, D.L. “They Write the Songs: A Musical Journey Down Kid Pan Alley.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: November 2007, volume 8, issue 9.
Mann, D.L. “Be a Parent Volunteer! A Classroom’s Most Valuable Resource.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August/September 2007, volume 8, issue 7.
Mann, D.L. “Eureka! Great Adventures Just a Daytrip Away.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: July 2007, volume 8, issue 6.
Mann, D.L. “Ready, Set, Launch!” Stories for Children. May 2007, issue 2.
Mann, D.L. “Seeing Double...Make that Triple! Charlottesville Moms of Multiples.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: October 2006, volume 7, issue 8.
Mann, D.L., “A Crozet Doctor Gives a Father’s Love: How This Special Surgeon Gives New Parents Hope.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: June 2006, volume 7, issue 5.
Mann, Dionna L. “POV: Parasol or Velcro?” Kid Magazine Writers. January 2006, issue 19.
Mann, D.L. “Forever Families: Happy Endings for Adoptive Families in Central Virginia.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: December 2005, volume 6, issue 10.
Mann, D.L. “It’s a Boy!” Cleft Palate Foundation. Chapel Hill, NC: September 2005, Story of the Month.
Mann, D.L. “Having a Ball! Local Lacrosse and How It’s Thriving.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August/September 2005, volume 6, issue 6.
Mann, D.L. “LEGO Mania! Robotics and Engineering in an Albemarle Classroom.” Albemarle Family Living. Charlottesville, VA: August/September 2005, volume 6, issue 6.
Mann, Dionna. “Greene Students Trek to JMU for Annual GEM Fair.” The Greene County Record. June 16, 2005.
Mann, D. L. “Red Skies at Night.” The Greene County Record. November 11, 2004.
Mann, D. L. “Where Kids and ‘Bots Learn ‘No Limit’.” The Greene County Record. November 11, 2004.
Mann, Dionna. “Ready, Set, Launch!” Wee Ones Magazine. October 2004, Issue # 43.
Mann, Dionna L. “No Query Leery This!” Institute of Children’s Literature website. September 24, 2004.
Mann, D.L. “Student Thrives at WMHS Despite Disability.” The Greene County Record. May 13, 2004.
Mann, D.L. “Driver Hopes for Kidney Miracle.” The Greene County Record. April 1, 2004.
Mann, D.L. “Greene Resident’s Genealogy Establishes Link to Washington.” The Greene County Record. February 19, 2004.
Mann, Dionna L. “This Baby is Stepping Out!” Institute of Children’s Literature website. January 26, 2004.
Hemingway, Louise. “Guest Editorial: Leave No Child Stuck in the Middle.” The Greene County Record. October 16, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Cookie Crumbles in Students Favor at GCPS.” The Greene County Record. October 9, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Project Athena Springs from the Heads of Teachers.” The Greene County Record. September 25, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Albums of Friendship: Antiquity in a Barrel.” Culpeper Star-Exponent. June 27, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Well Liked Educator ‘Mr. Reece’ Sets Sights on China.” The Greene County Record. June 19, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “Free Flight: Hang Gliders Swoop into Greene.” The Greene County Record. April 3, 2003.
Mann, D.L. “An Ultimate Survivor: Greene Native Perseveres in Face of Tragedy.” The Greene County Record. December 12, 2002.
Mann, D.L. “Greene County Native Remembers ‘Good Old Days’.” The Greene County Record. October 31, 2002.
Mann, D.L. “Lucille Morton Left a Legacy of Love.” The Greene County Record. October 17, 2002.