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Hi, I'm Marianne.
USA Today bestselling author and artist Marianne Richmond has been crafting the language of connection for three decades through her books that offer messages of love, belonging and encouragement to children of all ages. With more than nine million copies sold, she writes for the “unique everybody.” Says Marianne, "Our stories are different, and our feelings a lot the same."
Inspired by her own childhood journey with epilepsy, Marianne is passionate about the power of stories, the ones we're born into and the ones we tell about ourselves. Her biggest hope is that her work is a bridge to the message of your own heart!

Coming August 4, 2025 — I Wish for You All Ways
The third and last in the All Ways series of board books, I WISH FOR YOU ALL WAYS is a sweet summation of all the things you wish for your little one — laughing, music and messes as well as strength for body and mind!
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When Mother’s Day is more Heartache than Happy
When Mother's Day is more heartache than happy, I've offered several ways to nurture you own 'unmothered heart' on this much celebrated holiday! Consider them my mother's day gifts to...
When Mother’s Day is more Heartache than Happy
When Mother's Day is more heartache than happy, I've offered several ways to nurture you own 'unmothered heart' on this much celebrated holiday! Consider them my mother's day gifts to...
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Time to find the time: Questions to inspire you...
When I was 26 years old — pre e-mail (what??), I wrote my dad an 8-page snail mail letter. It started like this, "Dear Dad, I've been meaning to write this letter...
3 commentsTime to find the time: Questions to inspire you...
When I was 26 years old — pre e-mail (what??), I wrote my dad an 8-page snail mail letter. It started like this, "Dear Dad, I've been meaning to write this letter...
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