Tatiana Proskouriakoff: Interpreting the Ancient Maya
by Char Solomon

Since 2002, when my biography of Proskouriakoff was published, I have had several articles also printed. I continue to enjoy opportunities to speak about Tania and the process of researching and writing my book. These include an appearance in the National Geographic film "Code of the Maya Kings," talks at book clubs, library events, bookstores, college classrooms, and museums. I was also consulted for the documentary, "Cracking the Maya Code," which has a section devoted to Tania's work. It has been aired on PBS' Nova series. From each experience, I have come away with a renewed sense of excitement about the remarkable woman whose life compelled me to push myself harder than I ever had. Her example continues to make me want to grow as a teacher, a writer, and a communicator.

This website is part of that process. I hope you will browse the pages which contain information on my book and articles, as well as notes about myself. I would enjoy hearing from you if you wish by clicking on the "email me" link at the bottom right hand side of this page. While this website is mostly devoted to Tania's biography, I'm happy to share a few other writing experiences with you. My essay "The Audition" received 1st place honors at the 2009 Silver Arts Competition, while "Life on the Run," an article about an 86-year-old woman marathon runner was published in the April, 2008 issue of Our State magazine. Also, my essay, "Captive Audience," which you can read at this site received 1st place honors at the 2008 Cabarrus Silver Arts competition. I continue to work in spurts on my novel.

I thought you might also be interested in knowing about some of the grants I have received and organizations I belong to:

Community Artist Project Grant, Cabarrus Arts Council, Concord, NC 1997 (www.cabarrusartscouncil.org)
Regional Artist Project Grant, North Carolina Arts Council, Raleigh, NC 2001

Member:
The Author's Guild, New York, New York
North Carolina Writers' Network, Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina Humanities Council Road Scholars Program Speaker, Greensboro, NC
Piedmont Dance Theater, Board of Directors Vice-President, Kannapolis, NC
Cabarrus Arts Council, Concord, NC
Grassroots Funding Committee, CAC, Concord, NC
Cabarrus Friends of the Library, Concord, NC
Neighborhood Watch Academy Ave, Captain, Concord, NC


Wishing you peaceful and creative days.
Char