Born 1960, in New Brunswick, NJ; Ethnicity: "Jewish." Education: Attended Rhode Island School of Design, 1978–80; New School University, B.A., 1983. Politics: Democrat. Religion: Jewish. Hobbies and other interests: Skiing, tennis, hiking, birding. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Bollix Books, 1609 West Callender Ave., Peoria, IL 61606. Artist and children's book author/…
Born 1968; Education: Columbus College of Art and Design, B.F.A., 1990; Lesley University, M.F.A., 2005. Hobbies and other interests: Creating novelty Web sites including kookychow.com, luncheonloaf.com, breadwig.com, and suxco.com. Commercial artist, illustrator, and writer. Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, illustration lead/designer, 1992–97; Big Idea Productions, Lombard, IL, 3-D desi…
Hobbies and other interests: Music, reading, traveling. Office—Starcatcher Press, 256 Tudor Circle, Ashland, OR 97520. Actor, film producer and director, and writer. Gathering at Bigfork (playwright conference), co-founder and director with husband, Malcolm Hillgartner; Where We Live Productions (film production company), co-founder and creative director, with Hillgartner; Starcatcher Pres…
Born 1955; father a biology teacher and science writer, mother a scientist. Education: University of Nottingham, B.Sc. (with honors), 1976; University of Canterbury, Ph.D. (plant science), 1989. Nic Bishop Agent—c/o Author Mail, Houghton Mifflin, 222 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116-3764. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, research fellow, 1977–80; University of Canterbu…
Female. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Clarion Books, 215 Park Ave., New York, NY 10003. Journalist, nutritionist, and children's book writer. Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (Houston chapter). The Chocolate-covered Cookie Tantrum, illustrated by Harvey Stevenson, Clarion Books (New York, NY), 1996. Aunt Claire's Yellow Beehive Hair, illustrations by Mary G…
Born in Alexandria, VA; Education: Hampton University, B.A. (sociology). Agent—c/o Author Mail, Orchard Books/Scholastic Books, 557 Broadway, New York NY 10012. Author of children's books. Worked as a reporter for Providence Journal, Providence, RI, and Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY, and Courier Journal, Louisville, KY; staff writer for National Geographic, Washington, DC. America…
Surname rhymes with "method"; born 1957, in Encino, CA; Education: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1979. Politics: "Middle-winger." Agent—Esther Newberg, ICM, 40 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019. Cartoonist and writer. University of Texas at Austin, photographer and columnist for Daily Texan (university newspaper), 1976–78; freelance cartoonist, 1978…
Born 1945, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Education: University of Manitoba, received degree, 1967, certificate in education, 1976. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Kids Can Press Ltd., 29 Birch Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4V 1E2. Hudson's Bay Co., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, illustrator, 1968–70; Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, painting instructor, 1974–75; River East Schoo…
Born 1958, in New York, NY. Education: Cornell University, B.A.; University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, M.S.; Southern Connecticut State University, M.S.W. Hobbies and other interests: Hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, scuba diving, pottery, knitting, reading, eating chocolate. Agent—Moon Mountain Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 188, West Rockport, ME 04865-0188. Chi…
Born 1970, in Key West, FL; father a military dentist. Education: Colorado State University, B.A. (magna cum laude), 1991; University of Michigan, M.A. (political science) and J.D., both 1994. Hobbies and other interests: Family activities, rose gardening, playing softball, travel. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Jenny Bent, Harvey Klinger, Inc., 301 W. 53rd St., New York, NY 10019. Writer. Also wo…
Education: College graduate (economics). Agent—c/o Author Mail, Scholastic, Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Writer and entrepreneur. Founded four businesses, including an advertising agency. Beyond the Valley of Thorns, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 2005. The Dark Hills Divide, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 2005. The Dark Hills Divide was adapted as an audiobook, Brilliance Audio, 2…
Born 1958, in Australia. Education: B.A. (literature and philosophy). Agent—c/o Author Mail, Random House, 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019. Writer. Formerly worked in journalism and public relations. Australia Council Literature Board grant; Australian Children's Book Council shortlist, 1988, for Obernewton; Australian Children's Book Council honor book, 1991, for The Farsee…
Born 1968, in Silver Spring, MD. Education: Graduated from Barnard College. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Fl., New York, NY 10020. Writer. Author's Guild. American Library Association (ALA) Best Book for Young Adults selection, and New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age selection, both 2003, and Int…
Born 1971, in Bedfordshire, England. Education: Graduate of University of East Anglia. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Bloomsbury Publishing, 38 Soho Square, London W1D 3HB, England. Writer. British Broadcasting Corporation, London, England, editor and writer of children's magazines, commissioning editor of science-fiction titles for BBC Worldwide, 1997, creative editor of pre-teen titles; La…
Born 1969, in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada; Education: Earned two bachelors degrees and a CERTSEL certificate. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Lobster Press, 1620 Sherbrooke St. West, Ste. C-D, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1C9, Canada. Writer. Worked variously as a bridal consultant, seamstress, small-business owner, retail fabric salesperson, homemaker, and mother. Canadian Children's Book Centre,…
Born 1941, in Phoenix, AZ; Education: Phoenix College, A.A., 1961; Reed College, B.A., 1963; attended Merrit College and University of California at Berkeley, 1969–71. Religion: "Animism." Hobbies and other interests: Ethnology, criminology, marine biology, African culture and history. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Simon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N…
Born 1957, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; Education: University of British Columbia, B.A. (medieval studies), 1982; University of Toronto, M.A., 1987, Ph.D. (medieval studies), 1994. Office—Department of English Literature, Traill College, Wallis Hall 103.2, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B8, Canada. Educator and writer. Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario,…
First name pronounced BET-tee; born 1934, in Memphis, TN; Education: Attended Alliance Française (Paris, France), 1954, Columbia University, 1955, and Harvard University, 1972. Agent—Susan Schulman, 454 West 44th St., New York, NY 10036. Writer. Hebrew Watchman, Memphis, TN, reporter, 1950; Memphis Commercial Appeal, reporter, 1950–52; United Press International, Memphis, repo…
Born 1930, in Jamaica, West Indies; Education: City College (now of the City University of New York), B.A., 1957; University of Guadalajara, graduate study, 1971; Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, CA, M.S.Ed., 1971. Politics: Democrat. Religion: Methodist. Hobbies and other interests: Interior decorating ("especially refinishing inexpensive items from thrift shops"), cook…
Born 1939, in Charlotte, NC; Education: Attended Richmond Professional Institute, 1957–59, and University of Virginia, 1960–64. Office—Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Edwin Duncan Hall, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 28608. Agent—Sheldon Fogelman, 10 East 40th Street, New York, NY, 10016. Manuscript Press, New York, NY, vice president, beginning 196…
Born 1977, in New York, NY; Education: Guilford College, B.A., 2000. Religion: "Jewish/agnostic." Hobbies and other interests: "Baseball, people, musical discovery, reminiscing, staying up late, throwing things, playing with kids at grown-up parties, sesame chicken, Arkanoid, singing the instrumental part, hand-eye coordination, Scrabble, dissing people in my journal, going th…
Born 1966, in Romford, Essex, England; Education: Sheffield University, B.A. (ancient history and classical civilization; dual honours), 1988. Politics: Labour. Religion: Church of England (Anglican). Hobbies and other interests: "Ancient and classical history, listening to music, mountain climbing, eating vast amounts of chocolate." Author and illustrator of children's books,…
Born 1971; Education: Wells College, A.B., 1963; New York University, M.A., 1971. Hobbies and other interests: Oriental, American, and European medieval history, music, photography, gardening, travel. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Millbrook Press, Simon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Freelance writer, 1973–. Has also worked as an editor and genealogist. Bes…
Born 1971; Education: University of Notre Dame, A. B., 1964; attended University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, 1965. Hobbies and other interests: Music, photography, gardening, and travel. Agent—Phyllis Jackson, ICM, 40 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019. Freelance writer and editor, 1977–. Worked in various positions at private schools in Cincinnati, OH, including as teacher of Eng…
Born 1946, in Oneida, NY; partner of Mark Davis (an attorney), beginning January, 2001; Education: Boston University, B.F.A., 1968; Hunter College of the City University of New York, M.A., 1977. Hobbies and other interests: Bicycling, hiking, skiing, movies, theater, traveling, reading. Agent—Amy Berkower, Writers House Inc., 21 West 26th St., New York, NY 10010. Freelance actor and directo…
Born 1922 in Cottonwood, UT; Education: Graduated from Utah State University. Writer. Has worked at a variety of jobs, including newspaper circulation manager and self-employed floral designer. Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (corresponding secretary, 1989–92; board of directors, Nor-Cal chapter, 1991–2002). Writing award, Ensign (magazine), 1978; Outstandi…
Born 1947, in Portland, ME; Education: University of Maine at Orono, B.Sc., 1970. Politics: Democrat. Hobbies and other interests: Reading (mostly fiction), jigsaw puzzles, playing the guitar ("I'm terrible and so try to bore no one but myself"), movies, bowling. Agent—Arthur Greene, 101 Park Ave., New York, NY 10178. Writer. Has worked as a janitor, a laborer in an ind…
Born 1955, in Columbus, OH; Education: Graduated from Cleveland Institute of Art, 1977. Agent—c/o Author's Mail, Scholastic, Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Author and illustrator. Toy store owner and founder of Ovicular Toys and Hoobert Toys, 1979; cofounder of Callaway & Kirk Company; developer of "Sunny Patch" line of apparel for Target; executive produce…
Born 1940, in Philadelphia, PA; name legally changed, 1981; Education: Attended Philadelphia College of Art, 1958–59, University of Pennsylvania, 1959–61, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1959–62, and Albert C. Barnes Foundation, 1962–64. Artist and author. Exhibitions: Paintings exhibited in one-woman shows nationally and in group shows at Philadelphia Art Allian…
Born 1940, in Brooklyn, NY; Education: Syracuse University, B.F.A., 1962. Illustrator. Worked for Newsday (newspaper), Long Island, NY, as editorial illustrator for eight years, for General Dynamics, Groton, CT, for seven years, and Loretta Krupinskiheld various jobs relating to design and illustration until 1987; freelance children's book illustrator and marine art painter, 1987–. E…
Born 1947, in New York, NY; Education: City College of the City University of New York, B.A., 1969. Agent—c/o Author's Mail, HarperCollins Children's Books, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. Children's book author. New York State Department of Labor, New York, NY, employment interviewer, 1970–82; New York State Department of Commerce, New York, NY,…
Born 1938, in New York, NY; Education: Columbia University, B.A., 1957, M.S., 1959. Agent—Theron Raines, Raines & Raines, 71 Park Ave., Ste. 4A, New York, NY 10016. New York Times, New York, NY, copyboy, 1957–59, sports reporter, 1959–67, sports columnist, 1967–71, 1991–; New York Post, New York, NY, columnist, 1977; Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. (CBS-TV…
Born 1952; partner of Pete Hautman (a writer). Office—c/o Mid-List Press, 4324 12th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN, 55407-3218. Agent—Jennifer Flanney, Flanney Literary, 1140 Widefield Ct., Napervielle, IL 60563 (for Jane Chelius, 548 Second St., Brooklyn, NY 11215 (for adult). Poet, mystery novelist, editor, and author of children's books. First Book of Poetry award, Mid-List Pr…
Born 1948, in Evergreen Park, IL; Ethnicity: "Caucasian." Education: Lake Forest College, B.A., 1970; University of Virginia, M.A., 1973, Ph.D., 1977. Politics: Democrat. Educator and historian. University of Southern California, visiting associate professor of history, 1988–89; New Mexico State University, visiting assistant professor, 1980–82, assistant professor, 198…
Born 1934, in Bristol, England. Ethnicity: "Caucasian." Education: University of Bristol, B.V.Sc., 1958. Agent—Ray Richards, Richards Literary Agency, 49c Aberdeen Rd., Castor Bay, Auckland, New Zealand. Writer and photographer. Veterinarian, in Evesham, England, 1958–67; Matamata Veterinary Club, Matamata, New Zealand, veterinarian, 1967–71; Auckland Zoo, Auckl…
Born 1961, in England. Education: Cambridge, University, M.A. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Walker Books, 87 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HJ, England. Writer. Former teacher of English; founder, Magic Readers, 1994–; founder, Child Literacy Centre. Fleshmarket named an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults. Bouncy Gets Wet, Egmont (London, England), 1999. Come down, Silky!…
Born 1951, in Minneapolis, MN; Education: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1974. Hobbies and other interests: Hiking, canoeing, swimming, reading, gardening, travel. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Harcourt International, 6277 Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL 32887. Writer. The Loft, instructor in children's-book writing; speaker at schools and conferences. Children's Literature Network, Geo…
Born 1949, in Volga, SD; Education: Northern State University, B.D., 1971, M.S., 1975; University of Alaska, Anchorage, Administration certification. Politics: Democrat. Religion: Christian. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Chelsea House Publishers, 1974 Sproul Rd., Ste. 400, Broomall, PA 19008. Gettysburg Public Schools, Gettysburg, PA, teacher, 1973–75, 1975–78; Division of Elementar…
Born 1933, in Shreveport, LA; Education: Attended University of Iowa, 1953–54; University of Washington, B.S., 1955, M.S., 1957, Ph.D. (psychology), 1960, Ph.D. (political science), 1964. Politics: Republican. Religion: "Anglo-Catholic." Hobbies and other interests: Sailing, backpacking, computers, war gaming. Agent—Eleanor Wood, Spectrum Agency, 111 8th Ave., Ste. 1501…
Born 1962, in Evanston, IL; Education: Trinity College (Hartford, CT), B.S. (biology), 1984; Yale University, M.S. (environmental studies), 1986, M.S. and M.Phil. (wildlife ecology), 1991, Ph.D. (wildlife ecology), 1993. Office—Denver Zoological Foundation, 2900 E. 23rd Ave., City Park, Denver, CO 80205. Trinity College Department of Biology, Hartford, CT, independent researcher, 1985; New…
Partner of Robert Sabuda (an illustrator). Education: Pratt Institute, graduate; earned B.S. (biology). Agent—c/o Author Mail, Hyperion Books, 114 5th Ave., New York, NY 10011. Model maker, paper engineer, educator, and illustrator. Pratt Institute, New York, NY, instructor in paper engineering; Eye Bank for Sight Restoration, New York, NY, technician; model maker for Nickelodon and Newswee…
Born 1934, in New York, NY; Electric), July, 1960; children: Ronald P. Jr., Marcella. Writer. Somerset Messenger Gazette, Somerset, NJ, columnist, 1969–70; Trentonian, Trenton, NJ, columnist, feature writer, and editorial writer, 1970–91. Lecturer, making visits to schools and educational conferences around the United States. Former member, Brigade of the American Revolution. First p…
Born 1933, in New York, NY; Education: University of Massachusetts, B.A., 1956; University of Pennsylvania, M.A., 1958; University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., 1961. Religion: Jewish. Hobbies and other interests: Writing, gardening, hiking. Psychologist. Albert Einstein Hospital, psychologist, 1961–62; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, instructor in psychology, 1962–63; Elwyn Inst…
Born 1944, in Philadelphia, PA; Education: California State University at Northridge, B.A. (magna cum laude), 1974; Vermont College of Norwich University, M.F.A., 1990. Politics: "Middle of the road." Hobbies and other interests: Boating and fishing, biking, running. Agent—Fran Lebowitz, Writers House, 21 West 26th St., New York, NY 10010. Writer. Worked variously as a deckha…
Born 1937, in Yokohama, Japan; immigrated to the United States c. 1953; Education: Studied at Aoyama Gakuin (Tokyo, Japan), Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles Art Center School, University of California, Berkeley, and San Francisco Art Institute. Hobbies and other interests: Fly-fishing. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Houghton Mifflin, 222 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116-3764. EIZO Press, Berkeley…
Surname is pronounced "slay-tir"; born 1945, in Havre de Grace, MD; Education: Harvard University, B.A., 1967; studied musical composition in London, England, 1967–68. Politics: "Independent." Agent—Sheldon Fogelman, 10 East 40th St., New York, NY 10016. William Sleator Author, composer, and musician. Royal Ballet School, London, England, accompanist, 196…
Born 1971, in Baltimore, MD; Education: Attended Baltimore School for the Arts and North Carolina School of the Arts. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Scholastic, Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Actress and author. Appeared in films, including Moe's World, 1990; Menace II Society, 1993; The Inkwell, 1994; Jason's Lyric, 1994; A Low-down Dirty Shame, 1994; Demon Knight, 1995; The…
Born 1960, in McKees Rock, PA; Education: Attended Ohio State University. Agent—Cartoon Books, P.O. Box 16973, Columbus, OH 43216. Cartoon Books, Columbus, OH, cartoonist and publisher of Bone comic books. Character Builders (animation studio), co-founder, producer, and director. Eight Eisner awards for best humor publication, best continuing series, best writer/artist or cartoonist, and b…
Born 1951, in Portland, OR; Education: Attended Portland State University. Agent—Barbara Kouts, P.O. Box 560, Bellport, NY 11713. Zoologist and author. Zoo keeper and senior research biologist at Portland Zoo, Portland, OR, and Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma, WA, for twenty years. Has appeared on national and local television shows, including National Geographic, Audubon, Discover the World of…
Born 1931, in Westfield, NJ; Education: Smith College, B.A., 1952. Religion: Episcopalian. Suburban Frontiers (re-locating service), Basking Ridge, NJ, president, 1968–71; writer, 1970–. Rutgers University, Rutgers, NJ, instructor in children's writing and member of advisory council on children's literature; Judith St. GeorgeBrooklyn Bridge Centennial Commission, commis…
Born 1929, in New York, NY; Education: Yale University, B.A., 1951. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Greenwillow Books, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. Life, New York, NY, reporter, 1954–56; New Yorker, New York, NY, cartoonist, cover artist, and writer for "Talk of the Town," 1956–63. Creator of Capitol Games (syndicated political comic strip). Writer and…
Born 1951, in Bryn Mawr, PA; Ruth SwainEducation: Vassar College, A.B., 1973. Politics: Liberal. Religion: Episcopalian. Hobbies and other interests: Books, history, travel, baking, theater. Writer and educator. Worked at book stores in New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA, 1973–80; appraiser of antique jewelry, 1980–85; nursery school teacher, beginning 1989. Volunteer for schools, al…
Born 1949, in Glendale, CA; divorced; Education: Graduated from University of the Americas, 1971; Lesley College, M.Ed. Office—Flowery School, 17600 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, CA 95476-3670. Affiliated with American School Foundation of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 1984–90; Sonoma Valley Unified School District, Sonoma, CA, bilingual teacher, 1991–. National Associa…
Born 1970. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Forge, 175 5th Ave., New York, NY 10010. Full-time writer of romance and mystery novels. (With husband, David Thurlo) WILLA Award, 2003, for contemporary fiction; RITA Career Achievement Award, 2003. Ariel's Desire, Harlequin (New York, NY), 1987. The Right Combination, Harlequin (New York, NY), 1988. Expiration Date, Harlequin (New York, NY), 1989.…
Education: Attended University of New Mexico. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Forge, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10010. Writer. Teacher of mathematics, science, and technology. (With wife, Aimée Thurlo) WILLA Award, 2003, for contemporary fiction; RITA Career Achievement Award, 2003. Ariel's Desire, Harlequin (New York, NY), 1987. The Right Combination, Harlequin (New York, NY), 1988…
Born 1970, in New York, NY; Education: Attended Colby College and University of Arizona. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Warner Books, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Novelist. 17th Street Productions, New York, NY, former editor. Gossip Girl, Little, Brown (Boston, MA), 2002. You Know You Love Me, Little, Brown (Boston, MA), 2002. Cecily von Ziegesar All I Want Is Everything, Littl…
Born 1950, in Park Rapids, MN; Education: Attended Saint Cloud State University, 1968–69; University of Minnesota, B.A., 1972; Stanford University, M.A., 1979. Politics: "Progressive." Hobbies and other interests: Mountain hiking, hunting and fishing, studying short story form, rock and roll. Office—Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Drive, Bemidji, MN 56601. Agen…
Born 1961, in Salem, MA; Education: Yale University, B.A. (English), 1983. Politics: Democrat. Religion: Jewish. Agent—Ginger Knowlton, Curtis Brown, 10 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003. Software technical writer for various companies, 1983–87; Thomson Investment Software, Boston, MA, part-time software technical writer, 1987–97; part-time worker for software companies, 1997&#…
Born in TX; married Justine Larbalestier (a researcher and writer). Agent—Jill Grinberg, Anderson Grinberg Litrary Management, 244 5th Ave., 11th Fl., New York, NY 10001. Writer, composer, and media designer. Philip K. Dick Award special citation, 2000; New York Times Notable Book citation, 2000; BBYB Best Books of the Year selection, 2004; New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age se…
Female; Education: Trinity College, Cambridge, M.A. (history). Agent—A. P. Watt, 20 John St., London WC2, England. Writer and journalist. A Great Task of Happiness: The Life of Kathleen Scott (biography), Macmillan (London, England), 1995. Baby Love (novel), Flamingo (London, England), 1997. Desiring Cairo (novel; sequel to Baby Love), Flamingo (London, England), 1999. Tree of Pearls (novel…