Archives for the 'Featured Authors' Category
Johanna Hurwitz List
Published on 9 Oct 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Johanna Hurwitz
“Johanna Hurwitz is the author of over five dozen books for young readers. When she was a child she liked to tell stories to her younger brother. But she became a school librarian after college and did not write her first book until her own children were in school. “That’s […]
Robert Lawson List
Published on 2 Oct 2006 at 9:00 am.
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Robert Lawson
Robert Lawson was both an author and an illustrator. He was the first person to receive both the Newbery Medal (Rabbit Hill, 1945) and Caldecott Medal (They Were Strong and Good, 1940). The books he illustrated include The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf and Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and […]
Paul Goble List
Published on 25 Sep 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Paul Goble
His birthday is September 27th!
“His illustrations accurately depict Native American clothing, customs and surroundings in brilliant color and detail. He researches ancient stories and retells them for his young audience in a manner sympathetic to Native American ways. He has always said that he particularly writes and paints to […]
Roald Dahl List
Published on 11 Sep 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Roald Dahl
His Birthday is September 13th! This is Roald Dahl Day in the U.K.!
Author Roald Dahl’s Homepage
This “gloriumptious new Roald Dahl Day website is NOW ONLINE and is jam-packed with news, activities and downloadable materials so that everyone can join in with the nationwide Roald Dahl Day party!”
Top Ten Most Popular Roald Dahl […]
James Haskins List
Published on 7 Sep 2006 at 2:09 pm.
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James Haskins
“Professor James Haskins (d. 2005) was the author of more than 100 books for adults and young people. In 1994, he was presented the Washington Post Children’s Book Guild Award for a body of work in nonfiction for young people. ”
Prof. Haskins writes, “I was born in Dentopolis, Alabama and spent my childhood […]
Jack Prelutsky List
Published on 4 Sep 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Jack Prelutsky
His birthday is September 8th!
Jack Prelutsky says, “There was a time when I couldn’t stand poetry! In grade school, I had a teacher who left me with the impression that poetry was the literary equivalent of liver. I was told that it was good for me, but I wasn’t convinced. When I […]
Allen Say List
Published on 28 Aug 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Lane Smith List
Published on 21 Aug 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Lane Smith
His birthday is August 25th!
“Lane Smith has written and illustrated a bunch of stuff. His titles with Jon Scieszka have included the Caldecott Honor winner The Stinky Cheese Man, as well as the best sellers The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs; Math Curse; and < Science Verse. Lane’s other high profile […]
Paula Danziger List
Published on 13 Aug 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Paula Danziger
The anniversary of her birth is August 18!
Author Paula Danziger knew in second grade that she wanted to be a writer. She is probably best known for her series about Amber Brown. She was “…the recipient of numerous literary awards, including the Children’s Choice Award from the International Reading Association and […]
Patricia McKissack List
Published on 7 Aug 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Patricia McKissack
Patricia has written picture books for young readers, fiction chapter books, and non-fiction books. She often collaborates with her husband, Frederick McKissack. Patricia says, “I write because there’s a need to have books for, by, and about the African American experience and how we helped to develop this country.” […]
