About Me
Hi! I'm Marlee!
I’m a writer, scientist, bird watcher, cat lady, mom, and wife (not always in that order).
I was born and raised in Potsdam, a small town in northern New York. I spent most of my childhood playing in the woods and desperately wishing I could talk to animals. Since then I've moved around a lot (I’ve lived in 8 different states!), but walking in the woods is still my favorite thing to do. My love of wildlife inspired my career in science and I've had many exciting jobs including science teacher, ornithologist (bird biologist), climate resilience educator and park ranger. I currently live in Connecticut with my wife, daughter, three cats, two dogs, and one fish.
I write fun and fantastical picture books with characters who are strong, resilient, and endlessly creative, and I am currently seeking representation.
Some things I love...
Fun Facts about Me
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I have a master's degree in Wildlife and Fisheries.
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I could eat pizza every day.
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My favorite color is navy blue.
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Visiting all 63 National Parks is on my bucket list.
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My pets' names are Luna, Lafeet, Watson, Eisenhower, Ichabod, and Hopley.
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I'm a middle child.
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My favorite book as a child was Owl Moon by Jane Yolen (now it's tied with Knight Owl by Christopher Denise - I'm a sucker for owls).
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I used to want to be a lighthouse keeper, but then I realized I like to talk too much to live by myself.