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, most recently at Emory University's Carlos Museum. I have given talks at book clubs, library events, bookstores, college classrooms, and museums. I appeared in the National Geographic film "Code of the Maya Kings" and was consulted for the documentary, "Cracking the Maya Code," which has a section devoted to Tania's work. From each experience, I 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 inspire me 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. Three life essays have received 1st place honors in the 2010, 2009, and 2008 Silver Arts Competitions for Cabarrus County. The magazine article "Life on the Run," about an 86-year-old woman marathon runner was published in the April, 2008 issue of Our State magazine. I continue to work in spurts on my novel.

Some of the grants I have received and organizations I belong to follow:

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
Concord Choral Academy, Board Secretary, Concord, NC
Piedmont Dance Theater, Board Vice-President, Kannapolis, NC
Cabarrus Arts Council, Concord, NC
Advisory Board for the Department of Aging, Cabarrus County, NC
Cabarrus Friends of the Library, Concord, NC
Neighborhood Watch Academy Ave, Captain, Concord, NC


Wishing you peaceful and creative days.
Char