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Author of Middle Grade Historical Fiction

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Bakers Mountain Stories...

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Joyce Moyer Hostetter, Author of Middle Grade Historical Fiction, About Me, Bio
Joyce Moyer Hostetter, Author of Middle Grade Historical Fiction, Bio, Author Photo
Joyce Moyer Hostetter, Author of Middle Grade Historical Fiction, Bio, Author Photo
Joyce Moyer Hostetter Author of Middle GradeHistorical Fiction, Bio, Family Photo, Children

My love of history began in the pages  of a photograph album in my childhood home. In the black and white photos, I saw family members who came before me, the trips they took, the cars they drove, and the homes they lived in. My personal history felt enriched and safe.

But then I went to school and began to read. I discovered a broader world where life was more painful.

Books like Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski and Blue Willow by Doris Gates revealed a world of poverty and sorrow. Eventually, I read The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and greater heartache moved into my consciousness.

 

I write books about tough topics because I am trying to understand the world's

sorrows.

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Bakers Mountaain Stories

Bakers Mountain Stories

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At the foot of Bakers Mountain in western North Carolina, lies a memorable community where back door friends help each other through difficult times. In this series, set during the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s, three families, the Honeycutts, the Bledsoes, and the Hinkle sisters overcome personal hardships.

Trouble comes after all of them at one time or another—in the form of family dysfunction, disease, death, missteps, war, or post-war trauma. But these southerners are made of a grit that’s as enduring as the red earth beneath their feet.  And there is nothing so big that some home cooking, shared tears, and a helping hand can’t fix.

​The stories are told by Ann Fay Honeycutt, her siblings, and their neighbor, Junior Bledsoe, as each of them reaches their teen years and faces personal and community challenges.

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During Covid, my  visits were virtual.

However, I've now returned to in-person visits when it seems wise.

I will happily explore either possibility with you.

 

Email me: moyergirl at charter dot net

or use the email at the bottom of this page.

 

 

 

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For Educators

For Educators

VIRTUAL VISITS AVAILABLE!

Email: moyergirl at charter dot net

 

My curriculum guides are for linking and sharing. 

Thanks for spreading them around!

Blue

Curriculum Guide

 Includes discussion questions.

Comfort

Curriculum Guide

Includes discussion questions.

 Polio

(A fabulous Prezi)

 by

Kathleen Vern

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