(Ian Peter Andrew) Born 1962, in Beckenham, Kent, England; Education: Attended Croydon College of Art; Camberwell, B.A. (with honors); Croydon Intermedia, Certificate in Animation; Royal College of Art, M.A. Hobbies and other interests: Collecting rubber stamps, exhibitions, live music concerts, comedy, cinema, theater, cycling, human rights activities, writing letters, "mysteries and the u…
(Brent Kenneth Ashabranner) Born 1921, in Shawnee, OK; Education: Oklahoma State University, B.S., 1948, M.A., 1951; additional study at University of Michigan, 1955, and Boston University and Oxford University, 1959–60. Hobbies and other interests: Tennis, African and Asian traditional art. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, instructor in English, 1952–55; Ministry of Education,…
Born 1976, in Columbus, OH; Education: Ohio University, B.A. (creative writing); Vermont College, M.F.A. (creative writing for Hobbies and other interests: Travel. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Harcourt International, 6277 Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL 32887. Writer. PhotoAssist, Inc., photo editor, 1999–2003; The History Factory, senior researcher, 2002–04; Words & Numbers, Bal…
Born 1960, in Chichester, Sussex, England; Education: Attended Oxford Polytechnic; Exeter College of Art and Design, B.A. (graphic design; with honors). Hobbies and other interests: Collecting books on art and illustration. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Walker Books, 87 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HJ, England. Illustrator. John Radcliffe II Hospital, medical laboratory scientific officer in depart…
Born 1945; children: one son. Author, editor, and publisher. Formerly worked as a teacher; Ivy Close Publishing Company, cofounder with husband, Charles F. Baker III, beginning 1980; Classical Calliope (now Calliope magazine), co-editor and writer, beginning 1981. (All with Charles F. Baker III; for Calliope magazine) Best New Magazine designation, Library Journal, 1991; EdPress Golden Lamp Award,…
Surname originally Bluestone; born 1931, in New York, NY; Education: Brooklyn College (now Brooklyn College of the City University of New York), B.A.; Bank Street College of Education, M.A. Politics: Democrat. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Millbrook Press, Simon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Writer. Former teacher in public schools in New York, NY; former teac…
(Virginia Roberts Meredith Brackett) Born 1950, in Fort Riley, KS; divorced); (second marriage) Marcus A. Brackett (stepson). Education: University of Arkansas Medical Center, B.S.M.T. (medical technology), 1973; Missouri Southern State College, B.S. (marketing and management), 1989; Pittsburgh State University, M.A. (English), 1991; University of Kansas, Ph.D. (English), 1998. Politics: Democrat.…
wife's name Carina. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Roaring Brook Press, 2 Old New Milford Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804. Cartoonist and children's book author. Top-ten finalist, Dr. Seuss Picture-Book Contest, 1993. Boing, Roaring Brook Press (Brookfield, CT), 2004. Bad Kitty, Roaring Brook Press (New Milford, CT), 2005. Also author of How to Be a Real Good Cartoonist, 2003. Contributor …
Born 1963, in Washington, DC; Education: University of California, Berkeley, B.A. (English), 1985; Radcliffe Publishing Course, certificate, 1985. Religion: Roman Catholic. Office—Shoreline Publishing Group, 125 Santa Rosa Pl., Santa Barbara, CA 93109. East West Network, New York, NY, senior editor, 1988–89; Sports Illustrated, New York, NY, editorial project manager, 1989–93…
Born 1937, in Sainte-Justine-de-Dorchester, Quebec, Canada; Education: Attended College Saint-Louis; University of Montreal, B.A., M.A., 1961; further study at Sorbonne, University of Paris, 1961–64. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Tundra Books/Livres Toundra, 75 Sherbourne St., 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2P9, Canada. Novelist, poet, dramatist, screenwriter, and author of short fiction. …
Born 1952, in London, England; children: one son. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Scholastic, Ltd., 1-19 New Oxford St., London WC1A 1NU, England. Writer. Worked as a teacher in London, England for nineteen years; also worked in a bank. British Book Trust Teenage Book of the Year designation, and Whitbread Children's Book of the Year shortlist, both 2004, and Carnegie Children's Book A…
Born 1928, in Cleveland, OH; Education: Attended DePauw University, 1946–49. Politics: "Variable." Religion: Protestant. WGAR-Radio, Cleveland, OH, scriptwriter for weekly juvenile series. "Fairytale Theatre," 1949–53; freelance writer, 1976–. President, Los Altos Morning Forum, 1971–73. Shirley Climo Authors Guild, Society of Children'…
(Charles Williams) Born 1928, in New York, NY; Education: Hamilton College, A.B., 1950. Hobbies and other interests: "I have been deeply involved in jazz from youth and continue to work as a jazz musician regularly." Agent—c/o William Deiss, John Hawkins and Associates, 71 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010. Writer. Magazine editor, 1952–58. Military service: U.S. Army, 19…
Born 1955, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Education: McGill University, B.A. (English; with honors), 1976; York University, M.A. (English), 1977, Ph.D. (English), 1982; studied French at Sorbonne, University of Paris, 1979. Agent—c/o Westwood Creative Artists, 94 Harbord St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 1G6, Canada. Writer, journalist, and educator. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, producer of The…
Born 1945, in WA; Education: University of Washington, B.A., 1970. Politics: "Universalist." Religion: "Universalist." Agent—c/o Green Tiger Press/Laughing Elephant, 3645 Interlake Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98103. Author and illustrator, 1978–. Participant in programs of Children's Museum of the Museum of Seattle, WA. Exhibitions: Foster-White Gallery,…
(Nancy Elise Howell Etchemendy) Born 1952, in Reno, NV; Education: University of Nevada, B.A., 1974. Politics: Democrat. Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, travel, cooking; "I'm a dedicated dabbler … particularly in anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology. In addition, I like to spend time in the deserts of the North American West." Agent—Virginia Knowlt…
Born in Pittsburgh, PA; children: Brittney. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Hyperion, 77 W. 66th St., 11th Fl., New York, NY 10023. Center for the Assessment and Treatment of Youth in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, youth counselor; Katz Business School, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, director of publications. August Wilson Short Story Contest winner; Highlights for Children writers�…
Born 1949, in Cullman, AL; Education: Judson College, B.A., 1970; attended University of Virginia, 1972; University of North Carolina at Greensboro, M.L.I.S., 1996. Hobbies and other interests: Reading ("everything from mysteries to poetry to history"), restoring old doll houses, beachcombing, researching, collecting nineteenth-and early twentieth-century children's books, Maj…
Born 1947, in New York, NY; Education: Barnard College, A.B., 1968. Hobbies and other interests: Reading, gardening, nature study, music. Agent—c/o Curtis Brown, Ltd., 10 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003. Author of books for young adults. Assistant portfolio manager and marketing manager for a major mutual fund company, New York, NY, 1986–96; placement counselor for temporary employm…
(Kathleen M. O'Neal Gear) Born 1954, in Tulare, CA; Education: California State University—Bakersfield, B.A. (cum laude); California State University—Chico, M.A. (summa cum laude); Attended University of California—Los Angeles; Attended Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Religion: "Native American." Hobbies and other interests: Hunting, fishing, hikin…
Born 1955, in Colorado Springs, CO; Education: Colorado State University, B.A., 1976, M.A., 1979. Politics: "Libertarian/Republican." Religion: "Native American." Hobbies and other interests: Hunting, shooting, reloading, motorcycle touring, bison, travel. Office—415 Park St., Thermopolis, WY 82443. Agent—Owen Laster, William Morris Literary Agency, 1325 A…
Born in New York, NY. Education: Parsons New School for Design, graduated; studied at Wayne State University and Harvard University. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Philomel, Putnam Berkley Group, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016. Writer and illustrator. Cricket magazine, staff artist for fourteen years; freelance illustrator and writer. Also creates plays, music, cartoons, and experimental mul…
Born 1942, in Alexandria, VA; Education: University of Oregon, B.A., 1965; Catholic University of America, M.S.W., 1969; City University of New York, Ph.D., 1981. Office—55 W. 70th St., New York, NY 10023. Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, medical social worker, 1969–70; Greenwich House Counseling Center, New York, NY, therapist, 1970–75; Hunter College of the City U…
Born 0027;s name Tony. Education: University College, London, B.A. (English); studied theatre design; University of Brighton, M.A. (sequential design). Hobbies and other interests: Running, cycling, playing electric piano. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd., London SW1V 2SA, England. Author and illustrator. Formerly worked as a puppet maker; teacher i…
Born 1940, in Canton, OH; Education: Attended University of Illinois; California State University, Los Angeles, B.A.; Appalachian State University, M.A. Hobbies and other interests: Travel, entertaining and cooking for guests, writing, reading, swimming, walking. Agent—c/o Publicity Director, Overmountain Press, Box 1261, Johnson City, TN 37605. Writer. Jungle Aircraft, Suriname, South Afr…
Born 1941, in London, England; Education: College of St. Mark and St. John, London, B.A., 1966; University of Kent at Canterbury, M.A., 1975. Author and actor. Lintas Ltd., London, England, executive trainee in advertising, 1960–62; Kent Education Committee, Kent, England, English teacher and department head, 1966–74; professional actor, 1974–; appeared in television plays, in…
Born 1953, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Education: Attended art school. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Penguin Books Australia, P.O. Box 701, Hawthorn 3122, Victoria, Australia. Illustrator, writer, sculptor, cartoonist, and painter. Art teacher until 2002. Exhibitions: Work exhibited widely, including at UWA Perth International Arts Festival, 2005; has exhibited drawings, paintings, and scul…
(Professor Scribbler, Mary Shrode) Born 1947, in Dallas, TX; Education: Abilene Christian University, B.S.Ed., 1970. Politics: "Independent." Religion: Christian. Hobbies and other interests: Singing, travel, collecting Hummel figurines and miniature and rare books. Office—Shady Oaks Studio, 1507 Shirley Way, Bedford, TX, 76022-6737. Sweet Publishing, Fort Worth, TX, managing …
(Robert Roger Ingpen) Born 1936, in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Education: Attended Geelong College; Royal Melbourne Technical College (now Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), Diploma of Art (graphic arts), 1957. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Australia, senior artist, 1959–68. Freelance author, illustrator, and designer, 1968–. Deakin Universit…
Born in Indianapolis, IN. Education: Marian College (IN), graduate; University of Illinois, M.A. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Lerner Publishing Group, 1251 Washington Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Writer and freelance children's book editor. New York Academy of Sciences special award, 1983, for Apple Trees, Beetles, Crabs, Frogs and Toads, Inside an Egg, Ladybugs, Mosses, Mushrooms, Pengu…
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland; Education: Attended York University and Stirling University. Agent—c/o PFD, Drury House, 34-43 Russell St., London WC2B 5HA, England. Writer, editor, and journalist. Kathleen Fidler Award, 1993, for 48 Hours with Franklin; White Ravens selection, International Youth Library, 2002, for William and the Night Train. 48 Hours with Franklin (novel), Blackie (London,…
Born 1949, in London, Ontario, Canada; Education: Dalhousie University, B.A., 1973; University of Toronto, M.A., 1975; York University, M.A., 1989. Hobbies and other interests: Long-distance swimming, dog walking. Writer, teacher, and editor. Freelance writer and editor; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, lecturer, 1975–77; University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland, instructor, 19…
(Richard Allen Knaak) Surname pronounced "Nack"; born 1961, in Chicago, IL; Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A. (rhetoric), 1984. Agent—Peekner Literary Agency, 3418 Shelton Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Writer. Science Fiction Writers of America. King of the Grey, Warner/Questar, 1993. Frostwing, Warner/Questar (New York, NY), 1995. The Janus Mask, Warne…
Born 1959, in South Africa; immigrated to United States, 1971; died of an autoimmune deficiency, May 7, 2005; Education: St. Olaf College, University of Minnesota, B.A. (art education and French). Hobbies and other interests: Travel. Author and illustrator. Teacher in Nigeria for two years. Minnesota Book Award, 1991, for How the Guinea Fowl Got Its Spots, and 1994, for Sungura and Leopard; Best o…
Born 1959, in Brooklyn, NY; Education: Attended San Francisco State University. Agent—c/o Author Mail, HarperCollins Children's, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. Freelance writer, c. 1996–; creative writing instructor, 1996–. American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults designation, 2006, for The Orpheus Obsession. Johnny Voodoo, Delacorte (…
Born 1949, in Bath, England; Education: London University, B.A. (English literature; with honors). Agent—c/o Author Mail, Raintree/Heinemann, Halley Court, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8EJ, England. Children's book author. Penguin Books, London, England, marketing assistant, 1974–78. Explorers on the Nile ("In Profile" series), Silver Burdett (Upper Saddle River, NJ),…
Born 1941, in Davenport, IA; Education: Illinois Wesleyan University, B.F.A., 1964. Hobbies and other interests: "Travel: anytime, anywhere." Office—1026 W. 4th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Chronicle Books, 86 2nd St., 6th Fl., San Francisco, CA 94105. U.S. Army Service Club, Lenggries, Germany, recreational specialist, 1964–65; social worker…
Born 1972, in Short Hills, NJ. Education: Brown University, B.A., 1994. Hobbies and other interests: Photography. Office—Scholastic, 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012-3999. Writer; Scholastic, New York, NY, editorial director of Push imprint. New School University Graduate School of Creative Writing, New York, NY, professor of children's and teen literature. (Editor) You Are Here, Th…
Born 1959, in New Bedford, MA; Education: Attended University of New Hampshire, 1977–79; University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A. (communications and Spanish), 1981. Office—Ludwig Creative, Inc., P.O. Box 25505, Portland, OR 97298-0505. Children's author and lecturer. Bilingual immigration consultant, 1982–85; Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, projects m…
Born 1950, in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia; father a bricklayer. Education: University of Sheffield, degree (social psychology). Singer, songwriter, storyteller, and writer. Commonwealth Institute, former exhibition educational coordinator; business communication facilitator and communications consultant. Tutor at storytelling retreats; performer at storytelling festivals throughout the wor…
(Frances Manushkin) Surname is pronounced "Ma-nush-kin"; born 1942, in Chicago, IL; Education: Attended University of Illinois and Roosevelt University; Chicago Teachers College, North Campus (now Northeastern Illinois University), B.A., 1964. Religion: Jewish. Hobbies and other interests: Travel, travel, travel! Swimming, bird watching, cat watching, reading, book collecting, snorke…
(Volcano Jones, Apeman Mudgeon, Gerald Stimpson) Born 1932, in London, England; (second marriage) Sasha, Beattie. Education: Studied at Christ Church, Oxford. Politics: Pacifist. Religion: "The arts." Agent—c/o PFD, Drury House, 34-43 Russell St., London WC2B 5HA, England. Poet, playwright, and fiction writer. Oxford Mail, Oxford, England, former reporter; Evening Standard, Lo…
(Bill Barclay, William Ewert Barclay, Michael Barrington, a joint pseudonym, Edward P. Bradbury, James Colvin, Philip James, a joint pseudonym, Michael John Moorcock, Desmond Reid, a house pseudonym) Born 1939, in Mitcham, Surrey, England; Education: Attended ten schools, including Michael Hall School, Sussex, and Pitman's College. Hobbies and other interests: Songwriting, performing in roc…
Born 1930, in Park Ridge, NJ; Education: New York University, B.S., 1959. Children's author and editor. Franklin Watts (publisher), New York, NY, children's book editor, c. 1970s; R.R. Bowker (publisher), New York, NY, senior editor for reference and professional books, c. 1980s. Military service: U.S. Navy, journalist, 1951–55. The First Book of Rivers, Franklin Watts (New Yo…
Born 1967, in New York, NY; divorced); Education: Yale University, B.A. Agent—Ginger Knowlton, Curtis Brown Ltd., 10 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003. Singer, songwriter, and writer. The Nields (musical group), performer beginning 1991; musician performing with sister, Katryna Nields, beginning 1998; writing workshop leader. Vocalist on recordings (with The Nields), including 66 Hoxsey Stre…
Born 1945, in San Francisco, CA; (second marriage) one daughter. Education: Attended College of San Mateo, 1963–65; San Jose State College (now University), B.A., 1967, M.A., 1968. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Hyperion Books, 114 5th Ave., New York, NY 10011. Author and illustrator. San Mateo County Library, Belmont, CA, graphic artist, 1970–77; Canada Junior College, Redwood City, …
Born 1960, in Mons, Belgium; children: Else. Children's book author and poet. Has also worked as a French teacher, television scriptwriter, and journalist. Hans Christian Andersen ambassador, 2005. Literary prize, c. 1978; recipient of several other awards. Le lion fanfaron, Casterman, 1991. Romulus et Rémi, une fable à l'opèra, Pastel (Paris, France), 1994. Dima…
(Carmel O'Mara-Horwitz) Born 1965, in San Diego, CA; Education: Long Beach State University, B.F.A., 1991. Office—2630 Bentley Ave., W. Los Angeles, CA 90064. Freelance artist and illustrator. Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA, part-time teacher; freelance toy designer for Small World Toys, Lakeshore Learning Materials, and Mattel. Volunteer elementary school teac…
Born 1946, in Boston, MA; Education: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, B.A., 1968. Office—c/o Chronicle Books, 86 2nd St., 6th Fl., San Francisco, CA 94105. Author and editor. Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), Columbia, SC, volunteer worker, 1968–69; Quaker Oats Co., Minneapolis, MN, sales representative, 1969–71; Viking Press, New York, NY, assistant editor, 1971 …
(Sue Denim, David Murray Pilkey, Jr.) First name is pronounced "Dave"; born 1966, in Cleveland, OH; Education: Kent State University, A.A. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Blue Sky Press/Scholastic, Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Freelance writer and illustrator, 1986–. Caldecott Honor Book, American Library Association, 1997, for The Paperboy. World War Won, Landmark Ed…
Born 1953, in England; father a civil engineer, mother a pharmacist. Education: Studied engineering at University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1972–73; Newcastle College of Art and Design, diploma in art, 1974; Leeds Polytechnic University, B.A. (first-class honors), 1977; attended Central School of Art. Agent—Patricia White, Rogers, Coleridge & White, 20 Powis Mews, London W11, 1J…
Born 1962, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Education: Studied graphic design at the college level. Hobbies and other interests: Music, playing instruments, travel. Children's book author and illustrator. Began in magazine illustration. Canadian Governor General's Award, and Mr. Christie Award for best illustration, both 1991, both for Uncle Henry's Dinner Guests; UNICEF-Bologna B…
(Byron Cary Preiss) OBITUARY NOTICE—See index for SATA sketch: Born c. 1953, in New York, NY; died in a car accident July 9, 2005, in East Hampton, NY. Publisher and author. A pioneer in the area of digital publishing, Preiss was president of Byron Preiss Visual Publications and Ibooks, as well as an author of children's and adult books. With an early interest in education, he was an…
(Christopher Raschka) Born 1959, in Huntingdon, PA; Education: St. Olaf College, B.A., 1981. Hobbies and other interests: Yoga, walking, playing solitaire, playing viola and concertina, knitting. Office—310 Riverside Dr., No. 418, New York, NY 10025. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Atheneum, Simon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Writer, artist, and musician…
(Christopher Barry Riddell) Born 1962, in Capetown, South Africa; Education: Attended Epsom School of Art and Design, 1980–81; Brighton Polytechnic, B.A. (first-class honours), 1984. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Andersen Press, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd., London SW1V 2SA, England. Freelance illustrator and writer. Political cartoonist for London periodicals, including Economist, 1988–95…
Born 1958, in Cardiff, Wales; Education: University of London, B.A. (with honors), 1979; attended London College of Printing, 1985. Politics: "Leftish." Agent—Clare Pearson, 22 Upper Grosvenor St., London W1Y 9PB, England. Charles Letts & Co., Sunderland, England, began as proofreader, became editor, 1980–82; Grisewood & Dempsey, London, England, began as …
Born 1950, in Trenton, NJ; Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1972; Syracuse University, M.A., 1974; attended Columbia University, 1976. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Franklin Watts/Scholastic Library Publishing, P.O. Box 1795, 90 Sherman Tpke., Danbury, CT 06816. Ryan Business Writing, speechwriter and owner, 1976–. New York State Poets in Public Service, teacher, 1987–91.…
Born in Baton Rouge, LA. Education: Attended Louisiana State University. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Harcourt Children's Books, 15 E. 26th St., New York, NY 10011. Writer, educator, and professional storyteller. Winthrop College for Women (now Winthrop University), librarian in laboratory school; University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, distinguished professor of children's lite…
(L.J. Singleton, Jamie Suzanne, a house pseudonym) Born 1957; Linda Joy SigletonEducation: Telephone Company, Sacramento, CA, operator, 1975, word processor, 1975–82, staff clerk, 1982. Politics: Democrat. Hobbies and other interests: Square dancing, boating, swimming, walking, reading, collecting series books, cats. Agent—Pesha Rubinstein, 1392 Rugby Rd., Teaneck, NJ 07666. Romance…
Born 1955, in Waterloo, IA; Education: Attended Macalester College (St. Paul, MN), 1973–74. Religion: Lutheran. Hobbies and other interests: Racquetball, golf, aerobics. Agent—c/o Author Mail, KidHaven Press, 15822 Bernardo Center Dr., Ste. C, San Diego, CA 92127. Deluxe Check Printers, Inc., St. Paul, MN, copywriter, 1982–87; Gelbach Lee, St. Paul, copywriter, 1987–88;…
Born 1978, in Margate, Kent, England; Hobbies and other interests: Role-playing games. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Hodder Headline, 338 Euston Rd., London NW1 3BH, England. Novelist. Blockbuster Video, clerk, then assistant manager, 1999–2001; freelance writer. Three Dover District Festival of Literature prizes, 1988. The Ratastrophe Catastrophe ("Illmoor Chronicles"), Hodde…
(Eric G. Iverson, Harry Norman Turtledove, H.N. Turtletaub) Born 1949, in Los Angeles, CA; Education: University of California at Los Angeles, Ph.D. (Byzantine history), 1997. Agent—Scott Meredith, 845 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10022. Science-fiction novelist and short-story writer. Technical writer for Los Angeles County Office of Education, c. 1982–91. Science Fiction Writers of Ameri…
(Lily Moon, Timothy Warnes) Born 1971, in London, England; Education: Kingston Polytechnic, diploma, 1990; Brighton University, B.A. (illustration; with honors), 1993. Religion: Christian. Hobbies and other interests: The natural world, photography, "walking, beachcombing, and going to the cinema, being a dad. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Little Tiger Press/Magi Publications, 1 The Coda Ce…
Born 1933, in New Bedford, MA; Education: Tufts University, B.A., 1954; University of Buffalo, M.Ed., 1968. Hobbies and other interests: Grass-roots politics, volunteering in local mayor's office. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Malden Schools, Malden, MA, elementary-grade teacher, 1954–55; Amerikan Kiz Koleji, Izmir, Turkey, teacher, 1955–58; Amherst public school system, Amhe…
Born 1952, in Nottingham, England; Education: Durham University, graduated. Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, photography, Chinese martial arts. Agent—Sarah Molloy, A. M. Heath and Co. Ltd., 6 Warwick Ct., London WC1R 5DJ, England. Writer and writing tutor. Former translator. London Guardian Children's Fiction Award shortlist, 2004, and Branford Boase Award, 2005, both for Las…
Surname is pronounced "wish-in-ski"; born 1948, in Munich, West Germany (now Germany); immigrated to United States, 1949; immigrated to Canada, 1970s; became a sculptor) and Mala (a homemaker) Reches; Education: City University of New York, B.A., 1970; Ferkanf Graduate School, Yeshiva University, M.Sc., 1971. Politics: "Independent (but usually Democrat)." Religion: Jew…
Born 1977, in Leicester, Leicestershire, England. Education: Attended University of Sheffield. Hobbies and other interests: Watching movies, backpacking in foreign countries, touring with his band. Agent—Carolyn Whitaker, London Independent Books, 26 Chalcot Crescent, London NW1 8YD, England. Full-time writer. Smarties Book Prize, 2001, Horn Book Notable Book designation, School Library Jou…
(Jane Thayer) OBITUARY NOTICE—See index for SATA sketch: Born August 11, 1904, in Chicago, IL; died July 23, 2005, in Truro, MA. Author. Woolley was a prolific author of children's books written under her name and the pseudonym Jane Thayer. A 1927 graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles, she worked as an advertising copywriter and freelance writer in New York City dur…
Born 1961, in Ho'olchua, Moloka'i, HI; Education: University of Hawaii at Manoa, B.Ed., 1983, M.Ed., 1987. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 19 Union Square W., New York, NY 10001. Writer. Hawaii Department of Education, language arts resource teacher and English teacher. National Endowment for the Humanities grant, 1990; Pushcart Prize for Poetry, 1993, f…