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Jean Van Leeuwen List
Published on 25 Dec 2006 at 9:00 am.
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Jean Van Leeuwen
As a child Jean Van Leeuwen was called a tomboy when she played outside, and a bookworm when she played inside.
Her birthday is December 26th!
Learn more about her at Jean Van Leeuwen’s Homepage
Top Ten Most Popular Jean Van Leeuwen Books in the Children’s Room
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Eve Bunting List
Published on 18 Dec 2006 at 9:00 am.
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Eve Bunting
“Born in Ireland, Eve Bunting grew up in a tradition steeped in the art of storytelling and the magic of words. “There used to be Shanachies in the Ireland of long ago,” she says. “The Shanachie was the storyteller who went from house to house telling his tales of ghosts and faires, of […]
David Macaulay List
Published on 4 Dec 2006 at 9:00 am.
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David Macaulay
David Macaulay is an author/illustrator who was schooled as an architect. Time magazine once wrote, “What he draws he draws better than any other pen-and-ink illustrator in the world.” He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Black and White and his book How Things Work is an international bestseller.
His birthday […]
Stephen Krensky List
Published on 27 Nov 2006 at 9:00 am.
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Marion Dane Bauer List
Published on 20 Nov 2006 at 12:00 am.
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Marion Dane Bauer
Marion Dane Bauer writes for both young children and young adults. She also teaches fiction writing to young adults. On My Honor, a fiction book aimed at 9-12 year olds, was named a Newbery Honor Book in 1987. Her newest books are from the Wonders of America series. “This […]
William Steig List
Published on 13 Nov 2006 at 9:00 am.
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William Steig
“Called the “King of Cartoons” by Newsweek, William Steig has carved out dual careers as both a highly respected and entertaining cartoonist and an award-winning, best-selling author of children’s picture books and novels. Illustrating for The New Yorker since 1930, Steig has produced more than sixteen-hundred drawings as well as one hundred seventeen […]
Lois Ehlert List
Published on 6 Nov 2006 at 9:00 am.
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Lois Ehlert
Lois Ehlert is both a writer and an illustrator. She says, “The art technique I use most is called collage - cutout pieces of paper, fabric, or objects glued to a backing. I work in a studio in my home. I’ve always thought it’s important to have a special area just […]
Eric A. Kimmel List
Published on 30 Oct 2006 at 9:00 am.
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Eric A. Kimmel
Eric A. Kimmel says that he wanted to be a writer from the time he was a kindergartner. Besides being a writer, he has worked as a teacher and a librarian. He says “his first love is sharing stories from different countries and cultures.” He was awarded a Caldecott […]
Steven Kellogg List
Published on 23 Oct 2006 at 9:00 am.
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Steven Kellogg
Steven Kellogg is both an author and an illustrator. He knew he wanted to tell stories from the time he was in preschool. He has written and/or illustrated about ninety books. One of his best-loved characters is Pinkerton, a Great Dane. His newest book is called If You Decide […]
Russell Freedman List
Published on 16 Oct 2006 at 9:00 am.
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Russell Freedman
“Russell Freedman is a nonfiction writer who prefers to be called a “factual author.” Freedman chooses only topics that he is interested in and wants to learn more about.” He was awarded the Newbery Medal for Lincoln: A Photobiography.
His birthday is October 11th!
Learn more about Russell Freedman at Authors and Illustrators
Top Ten […]
