Marguerite W. Davol

Welcome to the website of Marguerite W. Davol. I am a children's book author and storyteller. Writing books and storytelling go hand-in-hand and most of my books evolved from tales I first created to tell to groups.

In my books you will meet a snake rolling along like a doughnut and instead of hissing, says, "Hup, Hup, Hup." In another book, a snake is the world's first storyteller. Snakes are fascinating creatures. You can tell I like snakes! Find out how ugly, noisy butterflies became the beautiful creatures we know today and how bats helped to create the stars. I like bats and butterflies, too. Read the tall tale about a born drummer who saves her town with her drumming and about a little girl who celebrates her mixed-marriage family. In my best-known book, an original folk tale set in China, discover what an artist uses to overcome a fierce dragon.

To find out more about each of my books, click on the titles. If you want to know about me and my life, click on Biography.
For information about school visits, talks, and workshops, click on the "school visits" link in the right-hand column.

More? Please email me. I'd love to hear from you!