Sherri Forgash Ginsberg has been a law librarian and a reference and children's librarian in New Jersey's busiest public library. She has designed two libraries and currently works with children in grades K-12 and as a consultant to a local college.
Thu, Oct 09, 2008
Robert Swindells is a prestigious children's author. He has won a number of awards for his books, including twice the Children's Book Award as well as the Carnegie Medal for his novel Stone Cold, which has been adapted for television by the BBC. Robert lives in Yorkshire
Thu, Oct 09, 2008
Jancee Dunn grew up in Chatham, New Jersey. From 1989 to 2003, she was a staff writer at Rolling Stone, for which she wrote twenty cover stories. Her work has also appeared in GQ, for which she wrote a monthly sex advice column; Vogue; The New York Times; and O: The Oprah Magazine, for which she writes a monthly ethics column. She has also been a VJ for MTV2 and an entertainment correspondent for Good Morning America. Dunn is the author of But Enough About Me, a memoir about her life as a chronically nervous celebrity interviewer. She lives with her husband, the writer Tom Vanderbilt, in Brooklyn, New York.
Fri, Mar 27, 2009
Canadian-American Gordon Korman writes primarily for children and young adults. He lives on Long Island
Fri, Mar 27, 2009
Julie Halpern is middle school librarian in suburban Chicago. She is the author of the children’s book Toby and the Snowflakes. Her likes include road trips, board games, and eating. Her dislikes include traffic, insomnia, and meanies. Julie lives in Northern Illinois with her husband, illustrator Matthew Cordell, and their squeezably soft Siamese cat, Tobin.
Wed, Dec 24, 2008
SANDI KAHN SHELTON is the author of the novel, What Comes After Crazy, and three nonfiction books on parenting. A feature writer for the New Haven Register, she is also a frequent contributor to Working Mother, Family Circle, Woman's Day, and Redbook.
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
Francisco Stork studied Latin American literature at Harvard before completing a law degree at Columbia University. Publishers Weekly praised his first novel The Way of the Jaguar, as “a splendidly intense debut.” His second book, Behind the Eyes, was selected as both a Commended title for the Americas Award and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age.
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Elizabeth Scott is the author of Bloom, Perfect You, and Stealing Heaven.
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor Books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. His novel The Haymeadow received the Western Writers of America Golden Spur Award. Gary Paulsen has also published fiction and nonfiction for adults, as well as picture books illustrated by his wife, the painter Ruth Wright Paulsen. The Paulsens live in New Mexico, in Alaska, and on the Pacific Ocean.
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Francisco Stork studied Latin American literature at Harvard before completing a law degree at Columbia University. Publishers Weekly praised his first novel The Way of the Jaguar, as “a splendidly intense debut.” His second book, Behind the Eyes, was selected as both a Commended title for the Americas Award and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age.
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Kristin Clark Venuti wrote on many things while growing up, including her father’s prized dictionary, her mother’s walls, and the family dog (with blueberry ink, of course). Now a children’s-theater producer, scene painter, and two-time black belt, she lives with her husband, children, and their ink-free dog in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. Leaving the Bellweathers is her first novel.
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
The Beacon Street Girls books are inspired by all the preteen girls I've ever known. I wanted to create a world where girls can go to have fun and learn about who they are, while modeling real-life experiences. The first book, Worst Enemies/Best Friends, explores creating and testing friendships, skewed first impressions, and being the new kid at school. In the end, true friendship conquers all. Welcome to the world of the BSG!
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Kate Klimo first got the idea for this book many years ago when her three sons were small and she came across a geode lying among the rolled up socks in one of their sock drawers. When she is not writing, Kate is a children’s book publisher. She lives in upstate New York with her husband, Harry, three horses, and one grandcat.
Mon, Feb 01, 2010
Justine Larbalestier is the author of Liar and the acclaimed Magic or Madness trilogy. She was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and now divides her time between Sydney and New York City. She is married to author Scott Westerfeld.
Mon, Feb 01, 2010
Gary Paulsen is one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers. He has written more than one hundred book for adults and young readers, and is the author of three Newbery Honor titles: Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He divides his time among Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, and the Pacific.
Mon, Mar 01, 2010
From Amazon: Former Contrafilms Director of Development, Gitty Daneshvari is the author of the adult novel The Makedown. This is Gitty's debut children's book, and it was inspired by her many childhood fears. She hoped that one day they'd help her, and, as it turns out, they did. She lives in New York.
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