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Brief Professional Bio
Ivanka Dimitrova is a Bulgarian-American author, business graduate, and content creator. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Children's Book Insider, and Women's National Book Association. She writes fiction and nonfiction for both children and adults.
“And above all watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.
Those who don't believe in magic
will never find it ”
Robert Dahl -
Published Work
The Night the Moon Split
Featured in Arab News article Little Readers: Finding the Right Book for Your Child, and sold in over a dozen countries around the world this informational picture book transports readers to the deserts of Saudi Arabia some 1400 years ago, where legend has it a great miracle took place.
For a list of online & local retailers of The Night the Moon Split
The Spring of Life
Poetry anthology in Bulgarian sold exclusively online and select retailers in Bulgaria.
For a list of online & local retailers of The Spring of Life
Favorite Book Quotes
"
I stepped inside
and immediately felt at ease,
as though in the presence of close friends among the many books with the colorful spines,
the towering wooden shelves,
and the scent of old paper, mustiness,
and memories.
Heather Webber
/ Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe
"
His favorite moment, even more than the sweet shop and the single large jawbrakers she would occasionally buy for him was a chance to look at the children's books at the library and find something new to borrow. Because ... inside the pages of each and every book was a whole other world.
Natalie Jenner
/ The Jane Austen Society
"
The best moments in reading are when you come across something – a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things – which you had thought special and particular to you. Now here it is, set down by someone else, a person you have never met, someone even who is long dead. And it is as if a hand has come out and taken yours.
Allan Bennett
/ The History Boys
Training & Professional Affiliations
Ivanka has been an active member of the writing community for over a decade. Her memberships include the Mystery Writers of America, SCBWI, North Texas SCBWI, ACFW, 12x12 Challenge, and WNBA,. She is a mentor with the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day reviewer and a Children's Book Insider. A Business graduate from San Jose State University in California, Ivanka is also a graduate of Susanna Hill's Making Picture Book Magic course and Children's Book Academy.
My Name is...
Ivanka Dimitrova
Welcome to my page, home to information about my work, background, professional affiliations, as well as KidLit resources and interviews. When I am not at my office job as an Accounting Manager, I love writing fiction and nonfiction for children, hoping to inspire and uplift a future generation of writers, readers and innovators. I live in Rowlett, TX with my family and pets, decorating our new home and learning to garden in North Texas, having grown up in Europe where the soil is significantly different. I love books, horses, photography and exploring the world. For more information on this website and my Literary Lifestyle and Travel blog, check out my About page.
News, Events & Conferences
Representation News
What a thrill it is to announce that I am now represented by the multi-talented and incredible Jackie Kruzie with the Focused Artists Agency. 
I am excited about this next step of my writing journey alongside the Focused Artists team. 
Looking forward to a fulfilling and rewarding partnership as we aim to make a difference one book at a time!
DFW Writers Conference
There is something about spending a weekend with other authors that even the most introverted of writers can find empowering and inspirational. Learning, growing, and creating together can make all the difference.
SCBWI North Texas Booth & Poster
A lovely surprise at the DFW Writers Conference to see myself and my picture book featured among incredible artists and children's books.
Dave Eggers
What an absolute honor it was to meet and learn from Dave Eggers. He was kind enough to sign my first edition copies of his new middle grade novel The Eyes and the Impossible, which has since earned the Newbery Medal. Beautiful illustrations by Shawn Harris along with the beautiful story make this book one for the ages.
Faith, Hope & Love Con
Deborah Harkness
Evangeline Lilly
Readers' Favorite Book Awards
Readers' Favorite
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Rosie J. Pova
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