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Marie Olofsdotter’s life is the exploration of artistic voice. Whether taking the form of a picture book, a poem, or a painting, her artwork is a means of communication, a kind of storytelling. Born and raised in Sweden, Marie now lives along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. She received formal training in art history and sculpture in Sweden. In addition she studied theatrical clowning and mask theater before moving to the United States in 1981. She has worked as a freelance maskmaker and performer in Stockholm, Paris, Berlin and Minnesota. The author and illustrator of several picture books, including Sofia and the Heartmender, Marie has also created a series of one-of-a-kind Artist's books. She has received a Mid-America Publishers Award and a Midwest Book Achievement Award. Other awards include a Benjamin Franklin Award, a Minnesota Book Award, and grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Jerome Foundation. Her illustrations are rich in play and vibrant color and appear in numerous publications. These and other works have been exhibited throughout the United States and in Sweden. Marie has been working as a creative consultant and artist-in-residence for over 15 years. She has shared her enthusiasm for creativity and the arts through the Walker Art Center, the Minnesota Opera, The Loft Literary Center, The MacPhail Center for the Arts and schools across the country. |
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Sofia and the Heartmender When Sofia sees shadow-monsters on her wall at night, her parents dismiss her fears as silly. When she tries to draw her monsters at school, her teacher tells her to stop wasting paper and draw flowers instead. Sad and lonely, her heart broken in two, Sofia leaves school and enters a mysterious world where a Heartmender waits to make her heart whole again. Sofia’s journey leads her face to face with her fears until they fade away. Strengthened by her visit to the compassionate Heartmender, she returns to the real world, confident that the shadow-monsters are no longer a threat, ready to speak up for herself to her parents and teachers, and hopeful that the adults in her life will respect her fealings—because she respects herself. |
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My Mind Can See in the Night Selected student writings from COMPAS' 2004-05 anthology of student writing, with poetry, short stories, memoirs, plays and songs by 90 students. |
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Just When I Needed You: True Stories of Adults Who Made a Difference in the Lives of Young People |
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Northern Lights Selected student writings from COMPAS' 2000-01 anthology of student writing, with poetry, short stories, memoirs, plays and songs by 90 students. |
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Taking Charge of My Mind & My Body Awards |
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Frej the Fearless : The Secret World of Frej Frej the Fearless has a secret world were anything is possible. His world is beneath his bed, and he shares it with no one except his red haired baby sitter. When they sail together in a red coffee cup to an island where Queen Feather Duster reigns, they are invited to tea with the Queen. Frej and his baby-sitter join the Queen in her garden when suddenly a beast bursts in... This story recognizes that children need to imagine themselves as heroes and heroines. It acknowledges that, when faced with a beast, most of us will reach for a sword. But it offers an alternative to violence that may inspire young readers to make peaceful choices in their own lives. |
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Oh Light Sleeper, Wild Dreamer Selected student writings from COMPAS' 1994-95 anthology of student writing, with poetry, short stories, memoirs, plays and songs by 90 students. |
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