Frances loves getting mail from readers, so please keep those letters and cards coming. Her publishers are very good about sending Frances her mail, so you can write to her with confidence at this address:

Frances O’Roark Dowell
c/o Atheneum Children’s Publishing Division
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

A Special Note for Students: If you are doing a little homework and have questions about Frances and her books, be sure to visit the Biography and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) of this site. You’ll find tons of useful information there.

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