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Trudi Trueit is an American author of children's books.

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Her work includes a series books for Scholastic Press and National Geographic Kids. [1]

Personal life

Trudi Trueit is an American author, known for her children's fiction and nonfiction titles including the EXPLORER ACADEMY series (National Geographic). [2] Her love for writing started in fourth grade, and she wrote and directed her first play at that her school. [3] She was one of those kids that always had her head in a book. [4] She graduated summa cum laude from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. [5]

Career

Trueit jobs were Trueit Media, president and chief executive officer. Formerly worked as a television news reporter, weather forecaster, journalist, media specialist, and news anchor but after being a reporter she knew her calling was in writing. [6] Her Hobbies and other interests were drawing, painting, photography.

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References

  1. "ABOUT THE AUTHOR". August 30, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  2. "SCBWI | Public Profile" . Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  3. "About the Author | Trudi Trueit". Explorer Academy. August 30, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  4. "SCBWI | Public Profile" . Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  5. "Trudi Trueit | Penguin Random House". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  6. "Trueit, Trudi Strain 1963- (Trudi Trueit) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved April 8, 2022.