Born 1959, in Norsjö, Sweden; Education: Bowdoin College, B.A., 1981; Harvard Graduate School of Education, Ed.M., 1986. Agent—Edith Kroll Literary Agency, 12 Grayhurst Park, Portland, ME 04101. Author and illustrator. Conducts workshops for youths and adults. Middle school language arts teacher. Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. The Sailor's Book, Firefly Books (Buffalo…
Born 1960, in Schenectady, NY; Education: Rutgers University, B.A., 1983; University of California, Los Angeles, M.S. (urban planning), 1993. Politics: Democrat. Religion: "Evolving." Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, music, reading, art, theology, nature. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Dutton Children's Books, 375 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014. REIS Reports, …
Born 1953, in Providence, RI; Education: University of New Hampshire, B.F.A., 1976. Politics: Democrat. Religion: Christian. Children's book writer and illustrator; iconographer. Barn, Houghton Mifflin (Boston, MA), 1996. River, Houghton Mifflin (Boston, MA), 1999. Pearl, Houghton Mifflin (Boston, MA), 2001. The Thanksgiving Door, Houghton Mifflin (Boston, MA), 2003. David Lewis Atwell, The…
Surname pronounced "Baht a-me"; born 1950, in Scranton, PA; Education: Hebrew University, Jerusalem, B.A., 1974; California State University, Los Angeles, M.A., 1980; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D., 1989. Religion: Jewish. Hobbies and other interests: Research on multiple perspectives in American historical fiction and nonfiction for children, gardening, caring for the family'…
Born 1955, in Hamburg, Germany. Education: Studied illustration at Fachhochschule für Gestaltung, Hamburg, Germany. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Kane/Miller Book Publishers, P.O. Box 8515, La Jolla, CA 92038. Cartoonist, book illustrator, filmmaker and author. Films for children include Julie und das Monster, 1996, Die Königin der Farben (The Queen of Colors), 1997, and Gr…
Born 1957, in Nottingham, England; Education: High Pavement Grammar School, 1969-74. Religion: Buddhist. Hobbies and other interests: Reading, keeping fit, yoga. Agent—Elizabeth Roy, White Cottage, Greatford, Nr Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4PR, England. Civil service worker in Nottingham, England, 1974-91; author, 1991—. Sir Gadabout, illustrated by Tony Ross, Dent Children's…
Born 1947, in Canada; companion to Larry Loyie (a writer and speaker). Education: University of Guelph, B.A.; University of Alberta, M.A. Travel and history writer; director of plays by partner, Larry Loyie. Co-founder, Living Traditions Writers Group. Co-recipient, with Loyie, Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Nonfiction, 2003, for As Long as the Rivers Flow: A Last Summer before R…
OBITUARY NOTICE—See index for SATA sketch: Born August 31, 1923, in Biltmore, NC; died December 4, 2003, in Lake Forest, IL. Author. Brock was a popular children's author best known for her 1970 book, No Flying in the House. After attending the University of North Carolina and George Washington University, she left formal education behind to marry and raise a family. During her lifet…
Born 1959, in Exeter, England; Education: Attended Aston University, 1980; North East London Polytechnic, B.A., 1983. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Scholastic, Inc., 524 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Worked various jobs in England, including musician, gasoline station attendant, crematorium handyman, civil service clerk, hot dog vendor at the London Zoo, post office clerk, and railway ticket offic…
Surname is pronounced "broon-awf"; born 1925, in Paris, France; immigrated to the United States, 1985; Education: Attended Lycee Pasteur and Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, birdwatching, travelling, hiking, watercolor. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. Author and illustrator of children&…
(Ted Burn) Born 1940, in Lockhaven, PA; Education: Attended Atlanta School of Art, 1960-63. McDonald & Little, Atlanta, GA, advertising copywriter and artist, c. 1960-1976; senior art director for advertising agencies in San Francisco, CA, including Bottsford Thomas E. Burn Ketchum and Ogilvy & Mather; McDonald & Little, Atlanta, GA, vice president and executive art dir…
Born 1966, in Newark, OH; Education: Attended Columbus College of Art & Design. Office—753 South Third St., Columbus, OH 43206. Illustrator. Exhibitions: Society of Illustrators National Scholarship Competition & Exhibition, New York, 1988; Mazza Collection, University of Findlay, Ohio; James Thurber Center, Columbus, OH, 1995; Riffe Gallery, Columbus, OH, 1997; Museum of Nort…
Born 1964, in Everett, WA; Education: University of Kansas, B.S., 1987; attended Science and Environmental Reporting Program, New York University, 1990. Mary Kay Carson Freelance writer of books, articles and teaching materials for Newbridge, Science World, Scholastic, Inc., National Audubon Society, KidsBooks, Chicago Review Press, and other educational companies, 1994—. Super-Scien…
Born 1975; University of Minnesota, M.A., 1984. Office—Department of Communication and Writing, Metropolitan State University, Suite 205, Energy Park Place, 1380 Energy Lane, St. Paul, MN 55108. Adult Options in Education, Hopkins and St. Louis Park, MN, adult literacy instructor, 1983-2002; Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN, community faculty instructor in creative writing, 1998…
Born 1963, in Los Angeles, CA; Education: DePauw University, B.A., 1985. Hobbies and other interests: Reading, watching films, cooking, playing games, drawing and graphic design, travel. Mayfield Publishing, Mountain View, CA, editorial assistant, 1985-87; Windsor Publications, Northridge, CA, photography editor, 1987-88; Dushkin Publishing, Guilford, CT, annual editions editor, 1988-89; freelance…
Born 1931; Education: University of Wyoming, B.S., 1953, M.A., 1961. Kansas State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, Manhattan, KS, associate professor of English, 1961—. Member of Wabaunsee County (KS) Planning Commission, 1969—. Military service: U.S. Army, 1954-56. Authors Guild. The Muskie Hook, illustrated by Tom O'Sullivan, Atheneum (New York, NY), 1969. The …
Born 1960, in York, England; Education: Massey University, diploma, 1980; Victoria University, M.A., 1983. Hobbies and other interests: Painting, swimming. Freelance illustrator, 1981-2003; Weta Workshop, Wellington, New Zealand, staff writer, 2003—. New Zealand Illustrators' Guild (president, 1998-2001), New Zealand Writers Guild, New Zealand Society of Authors. (Self-illustrated) F…
Born 1952, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; Education: University of Western Ontario, B.A.; Slade School of Fine Art, London, England, Dip.Ad.; Royal College of Art, London, M.A. Agent—Caroline Walsh, David Higham Associates, 5-8 Lower John St., Golden Square, London W1F 9HA, England. Freelance cinematographer and director for films and television, 1980—; writer. Ella and the Naug…
Born 1955, in Detroit, MI; Education: University of Michigan School of Art and Design, B.F.A., 1978. Hobbies and other interests: Reading, music ("I'm a closet clarinetist"), gardening. Office—210 Abbott Rd., Studio 40, East Lansing, MI 48823. Artist, illustrator, and calligrapher, 1981—. Part-time faculty member, Lansing Community College, 1981—. Designe…
(Stevie Morgan) Born 1958, in Birmingham, England; Education: Kings College, Cambridge, UK, honors degree (zoology). Agent—Celia Catchpole, 56 Gilpin Ave., East Sheen, London. Freelance broadcaster and writer. Writes newspaper column for The Independent under the pseudonym Stevie Morgan. Big Blue Whale, illustrated by Nick Maland, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1997. Bat Loves the Night…
Born 1950, in San Francisco, CA; Education: University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1972; University of Washington, M.A., 1974; University of California at Los Angeles, teaching certificate, 1976. Politics: Democrat. Saint Luke School, Seattle, WA, teacher, 1977-90; Northshore School District, Bothell, WA, teacher, 1991—. Seattle Sun (daily newspaper), film and book critic, 1980-85. Aut…
Born 1959, in New York, NY; Education: Attended Fort Lauderdale Art Institute, earned diploma. Hobbies and other interests: Ceramics, music. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Lee & Low Books, 95 Madison Ave., Suite 606, New York, NY 10016. Graphic artist and illustrator. Worked variously as a newspaper illustrator, graphic designer, and graphic artist in California, 1980—. Cald…
Born 1927, in Livingstone, Northern Rhodesia (Now Zambia); children: (first marriage) Philippa Lucy Anne, Dorothy Louise, John Geoffrey Hyett, James Peter Dickinson Christopher Meade. Education: Attended Eton College, five years; King's College, Cambridge, B.A., 1951. Politics: "Leftish." Religion: "Lapsed Anglican." Agent—A. P. Watt, Ltd., 20 John …
Born 1952, in Ridgewood, NJ; Education: California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, B.S. in Childhood Development. Agent— Ginger Knowlton, Curtis Brown, Ltd., Ten Astor Pl., New York, NY 10003. Writer, 1989—. Teacher and teacher's aide for kindergarten, first through third grades, and art classes in Palo Alto, CA, 1975-78; administrative assistant for a publishin…
Born 1953; Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1971; University of Detroit, J.D. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Judson Press, P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851. Writer, 1990—. Has practiced law in Michigan and worked as an editor for Judson Press, Valley Forge, PA. State Bar of Michigan, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Residency fellowships,…
OBITUARY NOTICE—See index for SATA sketch: Born May 27, 1913, in Milwaukee, WI; died September 12, 2003, in Baraboo, WI. Administrator and author. Fox became famous for establishing the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin, as well as for creating Milwaukee's Great Circus Parade; he was also the author of numerous children's books. Harboring a love for horses and circuses…
Education: Stanford University, B.A.; Lesley College, M.Ed. Office—P.O. Box 60487, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Writer and editor for children and adults; creator of educational materials. Japan, illustrated by Jo Supancich, Evan-Moor, 1993. Mexico, illustrated by Jo Supancich, Evan-Moor, 1993. Russia, illustrated by Jo Supancich, Evan-Moor, 1993. India, illustrated by Jo Supancich, Evan-Moor, 199…
Born 1955. Education: Attended York University, Toronto, 1974-76, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, 1977, and Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY, 1978; School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, B.F.A., 1981; School of the Art Institute of Chicago, M.F.A., 1985. Art photographer, 1980—. Exhibitions: MIT Creative Photography Lab, 1980; Idee Gallery, Toronto, 1983, 1985, and 1988…
Born 1947, in Winchester, England; Education: Maidstone College of Art, B.A. (with honors), 1971. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 110 E. 59th St., New York, NY 10022. Artist, illustrator, creative consultant to films, including The Dark Crystal, 1983, and Labyrinth, 1986. Exhibitions: Work has been exhibited in England and America. ASFA Best Interior Illustration Awa…
Surname is pronounced Gall-iano; born 1946, in Niagara Falls, NY; Education: State University of New York at Cobleski, B.S. Religion: Catholic. Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, camping, canoeing, hiking, painting, and singing. Elementary school teacher in Honeoye, NY, 1969-73; teacher in a K-5 country school, Buffalo, WY, 1973-77; elementary school teacher in Buffalo, WY, 1977-2003; full-ti…
Male. Office—Art Gallery, Benedict College, 1600 Harden St., Columbia, SC 29204. Painter and illustrator; Benedict College, Columbia, SC, professor of art and curator of art gallery. Exhibitions: Has exhibited art work in the United States, Nigeria, Senegal, Japan, and China, including Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Charleston, SC, 2002, and ElderArt Gallery, Charlotte, NC, 2002. First place, Mo…
Born 1949. Education: Attended Temple University and School of Visual Arts, New York, NY. Office—Doubleday & Co., Inc., 1540 Broadway, New York, NY, 10036-4094. Author and illustrator. Newbery honor book, American Library Association (ALA), 1983, for Graven Images: Three Stories, written by Paul Fleischman, and 1984, for The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Tree, written by Bill Brit…
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Education: McGill University, B.S.; Concordia University, music degree. Hobbies and other interests: Swimming, caring for dogs. Office—P.O. Box 23, Victoria Station, Montreal, QC, Canada H3Z 2V4. CBC Radio, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, freelance broadcaster; writer. Teacher of remedial subjects to children with learning disabilities, McGill-Montreal Children&…
Born 1960, in Philadelphia, PA; Education: LaSalle University, B.A., 1982; Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1985. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Boyds Mills Press, 815 Church St., Honesdale, PA 18431. Writer. Kat's Surrender, Boyds Mill Press (Honesdale, PA), 1999. The Secret Within, Boyds Mills Press (Honesdale, PA), 2002. Memorial Day Surprise, illustrated by Alexandra Ar…
(Jane Ballard, a pseudonym) Born in Iowa City, IA; Education: University of Iowa, B.A. Agent—c/o author correspondence HarperCollins, Inc., 10 E. 53rd St., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Middle school teacher in Cedar Rapids, IA, prior to 1984; writer, 1984—. Conducts writing workshops and makes presentations in elementary and middle schools; part-time instructor, Coe College. Best b…
(Ted Gottfried; pseudonyms: Lorayne Ashton, Kathleen Fuller, Benjamin Kyle) Born 1928, in Bronx, NY; stepEducation: University of Miami, B.A.; attended New York School of Journalism, 1947, and New School for Social Research, 1948-49. Religion: Unitarian Universalist. Agent—Richard Curtis Associates, Inc., 164 East 64th St., New York, NY 10021. Warner Brothers, Inc., New York, NY, publicist,…
Born 1959, in New York, NY; Education: Boston University, B.F.A., 1981; Pennsylvania State University, M.F.A., 1985. Religion: Jewish. Author and illustrator of children's books, 1992—. Has worked as a college professor, a pastry chef, and a sculptor. Presenter of workshops on book production and creative writing/illustrating in elementary schools. Authors Guild, Authors League of Am…
(Arthur Kennon Graham, Kennon Graham) Born 1937, in Springfield, MO; Education: Drury College, A.B., 1959; Emory University, M.S., 1960; Evansville University, graduate studies, 1960-63. Office—928 South Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802. Mead Johnson Co., Evansville, IN, pharmacologist, 1960-63; Hallmark Cards, Kansas City, MO, editorial manager, 1963-73; Glenstone Block Co. (manufacturer …
Born 1990. Agent—c/o Illustrator Correspondence, Viking Press, 40 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010. Full time illustrator of children's books, 1998—. Has worked in advertising, design, and photography. Managing director, PictureBook Artists.com. Graphic Artist Guild, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Ezra Jack Keats Award, 1999, for Dear Juno. Soyung …
Born 1959, in Sherman, TX; Education: Utah State University, B.A., 1985. Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons). Hobbies and other interests: Bicycling, playing soccer, reading, gardening, painting furniture. Illustrator and author. Xam, Inc., Midvale, UT, animation assistant, 1985; Gibby Studios, Ogden UT, photo re-toucher, 1985-86; book store clerk in Boston, MA, 1986-87…
Born 1954, in Hampshire, England. Education: Hull College of Art, B.A. Hobbies and other interests: Riding motorcycles, travel. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Candlewick Press, 2067 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140. Author and illustrator, 1991—. Has also worked in book design and publishing. Nestle Smarties Book Prize, 1998, for Cowboy Baby. Fraser's Grump, Julia MacRae Books …
Born 1956, in Los Angeles, CA; Education: California State University, Long Beach, B.A., 1980. Politics: "Generally leftie-progressive but not knee-jerk." Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, running, family tree climbing. Agent—Sterling Lord Literistic, 65 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012. Editor and staff writer for newspapers, 1979-2004, including Los Angeles Times, The…
Born 1972, in Oklahoma City, OK; Hobbies and other interests: Sky diving and other extreme sports. Office—Hoffman Enterprises, P.O. Box 18931, Oklahoma City, OK 73154. Agent—Brian Dubin, William Morris Agency, 1325 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. Amateur freestyle BMX stunt bicyclist, 1984-88; professional freestyle BMX vert-ramp bicyclist, 1988—. Ten-time vert wor…
Born 1935, in New York, NY; Education: Queens College (now Queens College of the City University of New York), B.A., 1956. Hobbies and other interests: Travel, hiking, fishing, beachcombing, reading, cooking, gardening. Writer. Elementary school teacher in Rye, NY, 1956-58, and Chappaqua, NY, 1967-68. Authors Guild, Authors League of America. Outstanding Science Book for Children Award from Nation…
Born 1961, in Tuskegee, AL; Education: Attended Kent State University. Politics: Democrat. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Orchard Books, 387 Park Ave. S., New York, NY 10016. Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), Ravenna, OH, child development worker, 1981-82; freelance writer of children's books, 1989—. Authors Guild, Authors League of America. Best Books, School Librar…
Born 1933, in Melbourne, Australia; died 2000, in London, England; Education: Trained as a primary school teacher in Australia. Taught English to migrant workers' children in Australia; writer. Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Children's Literature and shortlist citation for Australian Children's Book of the Year award, both 1990, both for Onion Tears; shortlist c…
Born 1950, in Philadelphia, PA; Education: University of Maine, B.S., 1972. Politics: "Compassionate liberal and environmentalist." Agent—Susan Cohen, Writer's House, 21 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10010. Writer. Weekly columnist, "The Naturalist," New Haven Register, New Haven, CT, 1988—. Has also worked as an elementary school classroom teacher; ma…
Born 1966, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Education: University of Toronto, B.A., 1988; also attended Seneca College. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Red Deer Press, MLT 813 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 1N4. Retail store owner, 1989-93; public relations, marketing, and sales manager for a retirement community, 1994-96; writer, 1996—. Writing for Children contest wi…
Born 1947, in Englewood, NJ; Education: Smith College, B.A., 1969; studied journalism at Georgia State University. Agent—Gina Maccoby, P.O. Box 60, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Writer. Has worked as a journalist in Georgia and New York; VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), volunteer, Atlanta, GA, c. 1970. Janet Taylor Lisle Best Books for Young Adults, American Library Association (ALA)…
Born 1932, in Minto, New Brunswick, Canada; Education: Attended Teachers' College, Fredericton, Canada. Taught school for seven years; worked as recreational day care worker with the elderly; writer. Designer and illustrator of greeting cards. Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Canadian Poetry Association, Burnaby Writers�…
Born 1933, in Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada; life partner of Constance Brissenden (a writer). Ethnicity: Cree First Nations. Education: Attended residential school for First Nations has attended writing workshops. Writer. Worked as a fisherman, logger, and native counselor in Canada. Co-founder, with Constance Brissenden, of Living Traditions Writers Group, 1993—. Military service: Former mem…
Born 1941, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Education: Universidad Federal de Rio de Janeiro, M.A.; l' École Pratique des Hautes É tudes, Paris, Ph.D.; also studied modern art at Museum of Rio de Janeiro and Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY. Agent—Lucia Ryff, Rua Visconde de Pirajá 414/1108, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Journalist and author. Universidad de Rio d…
Born 1964, in Christchurch, New Zealand. Education: Waikato Unversity, B.A., 1984. Agent—Michael Gifkins, Michael Gifkins & Associates, P.O. Box 6496, Auckland, New Zealand. Writer. Has also worked in travel industry; designer of commercial Web sites. Children's Literature Foundation of New Zealand No-table Book, 2004, for The A'nzarian Chronicle, Book One: Roivan. (Se…
Full name, James Burroughs McMullan; born 1934; children: Leigh Fenwick. Agent—Holly McGhee, Pippin Properties, 155 East 38th St., Suite 2H, New York, NY 10016. Jim McMullan Artist, illustrator and writer. Designer and illustrator of posters for Lincoln Center Theater productions. Teacher of life drawing courses at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY. Best Illustrated Book, New York …
Born 1958, in Muskegon, MI; Miller, June 13, 1980; Education: Attended Muskegon Community College. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Sleeping Bear Press, 310 N. Main St., Suite 300, Chelsea, MI 48118. Homemaker, volunteer for church and school activities; writer. Also works as a part-time receptionist. Treasures of the Heart, Sleeping Bear Press (Chelsea, MI), 2003. Contributing journalist, …
Born 1963, in Riverside, WI; Education: Oklahoma Baptist University, B.A., 1985; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, M. Div., 1989, Ph.D., 1994. Politics: Democrat. Religion: Baptist. Gerald Morris Office—P.O. Box 2014, Wausau, WI 54401-2014. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, adjunct professor of Hebrew and biblical interpretation, 1994-95; Ouachita Baptist U…
Born 1947, in New York, NY; Education: Smith College, B.A., 1969. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Penguin USA, 345 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014. Hastings House Publishers, New York, NY, editorial staff member, beginning 1971; Scholastic, Inc., New York, NY, editor, 1977-83; Random House, New York, NY, 1983-89, became editor-in-chief of children's books; Penguin Putnam, Books for Y…
Born 1987; Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, diploma in interpretive illustration, 2000. Illustrator, artist, and teacher of art in Korea and Canada. Clients include the Toronto Star, Toronto Globe & Mail, Chirp magazine, Rogers Media, the Owl Group, Korea-Froebel Co., Ltd., Lobster Press, and Ground-wood Books. Exhibitions: Sheridan College Illustration Graduate Show, Toronto, O…
Born 0027;s name, Kathrin; Education: Attended art school in Berne, Switzerland. Agent—c/o author correspondence, North-South Books, 1123 Broadway, Suite 800, New York, NY 10010. Freelance writer and illustrator of children's books, 1986—. Has worked at advertising agencies in Berne and Zurich, Switzerland; worked as a graphic designer, and has also done photography, sculpting…
OBITUARY NOTICE—See index for SATA sketch: Born March 18, 1927, in New York, NY; died September 25, 2003, in New York, NY. Editor and author. Plimpton is best remembered as the editor of the literary journal Paris Review, as well as being a prolific sports writer and author of the novel Paper Lion. Attending Harvard University, where he was editor of the Harvard Lampoon, his education was i…
Born 1960, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Education: Rietveld Academy, degree in visual arts, 1987. Agent—Thijs Faas, FAAS MM, Herengracht 596, 1017 CJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Freelance illustrator and author. Commercial projects include political cartoons, adult and children's books, animated films, postal stamps, CD covers, and posters. Clients include Amnesty International, Du…
Education: Studied at Rhode Island School of Design. Agent—c/o Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 597 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10017. Illustrator for books and magazines, including New Yorker, New York Times, and Land of Nod catalogue; author. Notable book citations, American Library Association, for Mr. Semolina-Semolinus: A Greek Folktale and Gabriella's Song. (Self-illustrated) Luc…
Born 1946, in Norwich, England; Education: Oxford University, B.A., 1968; Weymouth College of Education, earned teaching degree. Politics: Liberal. Hobbies and other interests: Drawing, music. Agent—A. P. Watt, 20 John St., London WC1N 2DR, England; Ellen Levine, 432 Park Ave. S., Suite 1205, New York, NY 10016. Author, playwright, scriptwriter, and educator. Teacher at Ivanhoe, Bishop Kirk…
Born 1928, in Grand Rapids, MI; Ethnicity: "Caucasian." Politics: Republican. Religion: Christian. Hobbies and other interests: Reading, research. Agent—Curtis Brown, 10 Astor Pl., New York, NY 10003. Writer. Has worked in hospitals and doctors' offices; former co-owner of a dairy farm. Lecturer and workshop leader at writers' conferences and schools; consultant…
OBITUARY NOTICE—See index for SATA sketch: Born March 15, 1911, in St. Louis, MO; died December 5, 2003, in Cotuit, MA. Author. Roper was an author of biographies for adults and young adults. Graduating from Vassar College with an A.B. in 1932, she worked as a freelance editor and writer. In the early 1940s, Roper published three biographies for young adults: Walter Reed: Doctor in Uniform …
Born 1949, in Brooklyn, NY; Education: University of California at Berkeley, 1967-69; Brooklyn College (now Brooklyn College of the City University of New York), B.A., 1971; Manhattan-ville College, M.A., 1997. Politics: Liberal. Religion: Jewish. Hobbies and other interests: Reading, gardening, observing nature, art, music, travel. Agent—c/o Author Correspondence, Dutton Children's …
Born 1963, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; divorced); Education: University of Toronto, B.A. and M.A., 1987; Ryerson University, B.A.A., 1989. Office—The Hamilton Spectator, 44 Frid St., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3G3. Hamilton Spectator, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, newspaper reporter, feature writer, food columnist, 1996—; writer. Has also worked as a radio producer. Society of Chi…
Born 1944, in Manchester, England; emigrated to Canada, 1967; Education: Teacher Training College, Derbyshire, England. Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, cooking, "creative knitting." Writer, 1979—. Has also worked as a teacher, storyteller, actress, musician, editor, heritage consultant, and bed-and-breakfast operator. Member, with husband David Spalding, of the folk du…
Born 1942, in Philadelphia, PA; Education: Attended high school in Rose Valley, PA. Religion: Christian. Hobbies and other interests: "I love country things: flea markets, garage sales, and gardening. I collect old items including teapots, kitchen utensils, crockery, teddy bears, and toys. I have traveled though New England, which I love, especially Maine." Agent—c/o Author Co…
(Steve Swinburne) Born 1952, in London, England; Education: Castleton State College, B.A. Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, bird watching, canoeing. Writer. Has also worked as a park ranger for National Park Service. Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Children's Book Insider. Guide to Cumberland Island National Seashore, illustrated by Casey French Alexander, …
Born 1939, in Bradford, England; Education: Huddersfield Polytechnic, teaching certificate, 1972; Bradford University, M.A., 1988. Politics: "Ecology." Hobbies and other interests: Reading (almost anything), walking, travel, watching films. Agent—Jennifer Luithlen, "The Rowans," 88 Holmfield Rd., Leicester LE2 1SB, England. Telegraph and Argus, Bradford, Yorkshir…
Accent is on last syllable of surname; born 0022;Sometimes Democrat, mostly independent." Religion: Jewish. Hobbies and other interests: Visual and performing arts; taking painting classes; volunteering at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Author, 1982—; speaker and writing instructor. Previously Leo Burnett Co., Inc., New York, NY, production assistant/casting director for Search for …
Born 1945, in New York, NY; Education: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, B.F.A. Office—Leo Burnett Worldwide, Inc., 35 W. Wacker St., Chicago, IL 60601. Agent—c/o author correspondence, Scholastic Library Publishing, P.O. Box 1795, Danbury, CT. Leo Burnett Worldwide, Inc., Chicago IL, executive art director and vice president, c. 1970-2003; writer and illustrator of children&#x…
Born 1955, in East Orange, NJ; Education: University of Tulsa, B.F.A., 1978, M.A., 1980. Hobbies and other interests: Hunting, fishing, training bird dogs, skeet shooting, hiking, travel, and camping. Artist and illustrator, 1980—. Exhibitions: Pittsfield Art Museum, Pittsfield, MA, 1983; Southeast Arkansas Arts and Science Museum, Pine Bluff, AR, 1985; Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Waus…