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Explore the lives and works of beloved authors such as Eric Carle, R.L. Stine, Barbara Park, and more in this fascinating collection of influential writers of children's literature. From classics like "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to modern favorites, uncover the magic of storytelling through these timeless tales.
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Some of Our Favorite Authors Room 11 Grade Three 2011
Eric Carle • He was born in New York • He went to a art school • He wrote The Very Hungry Caterpillar. • Eric Carle Lives in New York • did he/she die, if alive something about where he/she lives
RICHARD SCARRY • He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. • Born on June 5th 1919. • He died in 1994. • He begin writing from 1980 to 1990.
R.L. STINE • He went to Ohio State University • He was born on Oct.8, 1943
Barbara Park • She was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, 1947. • Barbara wrote a group of books called , Junie B. Jones. She also wrote, Skinny bones, My Mother Got Married, The Kid in the Red Jacket, & The Geek Chronicles 1,2, & 3.
Barbara Park Park began with adult stories but had limited success. Park’s first published book, Don’t Make Me Smile, features a male protagonist, ten year old Charlie Hickle, whose parents are getting divorced.
Dr. Seuss • Born on Howard St. in Springfield , Massachusetts • Attended Dartmouth College • Wrote Children’s books • Died September 24,1991
Dr. Seuss • Cat in the Hat • How the Grinch Stole Christmas • Green Eggs and Ham
Betsy Byars . Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 7, 1928. • She went to Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, from 1946 to 1948. • She usually writes mysteries for children.
Tomie dePaola • Tomie dePaola was born on September 15,1934 in Meriden, Connecticut • Bill and Pete to the Rescue
Jeff Kinney • Born in Maryland on Feb.20,1971. • Attended the University of Maryland. • He was inspired by books.
Judy Blume • Born on February 12, 1938 in Elizabeth, NJ • Attended NYU • Wrote Children’s Novels • She still continues to write books for children and adults
Judy Blume • Fudge-a-Mania • Double Fudge • Super Fudge • Tales of a fourth Grade Nothing
Phillip Pullman • Phillip was born in Norwich in 1946. • He attended Exter Oxford College. • He writes children’s books. He started writing when he was a teacher. • Phillip is not dead.
Megan McDonald • Born on February 28, 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Attended Oberlin and the University of Pittsburgh
Dan Gutman • He went to school at Rutgers University • He wrote Children’s books • He is alive • He was born in New York City on October 19, 1955
Ronald Dahl • September 13, 1916 Llandaff, South Whales United Kingdom • Llandaff Cathedral school • Children’s books • Dead. He died at the age of 74
Ronald Dahl • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • Danny the Champion of the World • D is Dahl • Going Solo • The witches • Umbrella Man
E.B. White • Born on July 11, 1899 Mount Vernon, New York • Wrote Children’s books • Died October 1, 1985
Jan Brett • Born in Hangham, Massachusetts • She writes children’s books. • She still lives in Massachusetts
Jan Brett • The Hat • The Easter egg • The Three Snow Bears
MICHAEL BOND • Born in NEWBERY, BERKSHIRE, England on January 13, 1926.