Darcie Edgemon (born October 31, 1980, in

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) is a children's book author from

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. She currently resides in

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. She authored the children's book '' Seamore, the Very Forgetful Porpoise'', published by

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, which was called "Effervescent" by Booklist "...bright, cheery, and child-friendly" by the ''

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'', and "dear and deadpan" by '' Kirkus Reviews''. She has also contributed to the published books ''

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'' and '' Quincy, the Hobby Photographer'', both written by

J. Otto Seibold James Otto Seibold (born 1960) is an American artist and children's book creator. With no formal art training, he was able to sneak into the art world during the "outsider art" craze of the 1990s. His book ''Mr. Lunch Takes a Plane Ride'', publish ...

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American children's writers People from Pacific Grove, California People from Monterey, California People from San Leandro, California 1980 births Living people {{US-child-writer-stub