Informed Storytelling

"Everyone has a story to tell. Because Janet is genuinely interested in what moves each person to pursue their passion, her subjects respond positively to her. That response is reflected in her stories, which are carefully researched and thorough, yet sensitive—a somewhat rare combination."

Gretchen Piston Ogden
Managing Editor
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors

Welcome!

My new book, Maine’s Museums:  Art, Oddities & Artifacts, is now at your favorite local bookstore, Barnes & Noble and Amazon, in print or as an eBook.  Learn more at Maine’s Museums – The book and    Find us on Facebook . 

Join me Feb. 2 from 12-1 for “On the road to Maine’s museums,” a talk & book signing at the York Public Library in York and at Maine Festival of the Book in Portland on March 31.

Thanks Maine Magazine for this book review in the September 2011 issue: 

In her thorough, affectionate, and engaging exploration of Maine’s obscure and popular museums, Janet Mendelsohn provides an excellent guide to navigating Maine’s wealth of history and art. The book eloquently reminds us of Maine’s dedication to its art, culture, and history, and the importance of looking back as we continue to move forward.  

I love writing about more than museums, of course. Some recent stories:

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors - on the environmentally inspired College of the Atlantic 

Wellesley Weston Magazine -  on cameraderie and The Art of Needlepointing 

Boston Sunday Globe- Travel – on Maine Indian Baskets.