Authors/ Illustrators Website Appropriate Ages Book Cover Book(s) Biography Awards
Abbott, Ellen Jensen http://www.ellenjensenabbott.com Young Adult Watersmeet Ellen Jensen Abbott writes fantasy novels for young adults. Her debut novel Watersmeet was released in April, 2009 by Marshall Cavendish Children's Books. She lives in Pennsylvania and teaches high school English at the Westtown School. Watersmeet will be released in April, 2009
Atkins, Jeannine http://www.jeannineatkins.com 3rd - 6th Grade (i) Aani and the Tree Huggers; (ii) Get Set! Swim! (iii) Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon; (iv) Anne Hutchinson's Way Jeannine Atkins is the author of books including AANI AND THE TREE HUGGERS, MARY ANNING AND THE SEA DRAGON, and, ANNE HUTCHINSON'S WAY, which was named to Booklist's 2007 Top Ten Religion Books for Youth. She teaches Children's Literature in the English Department at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. You can learn more on her website at http://www.Jeannineatkins.com or read her blog, View from a Window Seat, at http://jeannineatkins.livejournal.com Smithsonian Notable Book of the Year; NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People; Society of School Librarians International 2000 Honor Book; NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
Barnholdt, Lauren http://www.laurenbarnholdt.com Tween & YA (i) Reality Chick; (ii) Two-Way Street; (iii)The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney; (iv) Four Truths and a Lie Lauren Barnholdt is the author of many YA and tween books, including TWO-WAY STREET and THE SECRET IDENTITY OF DEVON DELANEY. She lives in Boston with her husband. New York Public Library's Best Books For The Teen Age, American Library Association Popular Paperbacks For Young Adults, Teen People's Can't-Miss Pick
Bauer, A.C.E. http://www.acebauer.com Tween No Castles Here A.C.E. Bauer has been telling and writing stories since childhood. After a break while she worked as an attorney, writing legal briefs and telling stories about her clients, she has returned to fiction, writing children's books and short stories for all ages. No Castles Here (Random House, 2007), is her first middle grade novel. A second novel entitled Seams will be coming out in 2010. Born and raised in Montreal, she spends most of the year in New England, and much of the summer on a lake in Quebec. NO CASTLES HERE was a finalist for the Tassy Walden Awards: New Voices in Children's Literature.
Baxter, Daniel http://www.danielbaxter.com Pre-K - 2 Mama's Kiss (illustrator) Daniel Baxter's pen-and-ink illustrations have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He is a graduate of Parsons School of Design and currently lives in upstate New York. Mama's Kiss is the first book he has illustrated for children. Mama's Kiss was just released a few months ago, but has received good reviews ingood reviews Kirkus, Booklist, & Publisher's Weekly
Beil, Karen Magnuson http://www.karenbeil.com Pre-K - 2 (i) Jack's House; (ii) Fire In Their Eyes; (iii) Moove Over Karen loved stories and books right from the start. She launched into a career as a news reporter in Chicago straight out of college and later as a science magazine writer, but when her first daughter turned two, she remembered the magical world of children's books and began writing at home - during naptime! Looking back she thinks this might have been written in the stars or engraved in her genes-her mother was a school librarian, two aunts and an uncle illustrated children's books, and her father told exciting stories of his life at sea. JACK'S HOUSE nominated for the Minnesota state book award; FIRE IN THEIR EYES was selected as an American Library Association 'Quick Pick' Book for Reluctant Young Adult Readers; a Top Nonfiction Book by National Council of Teachers of English; a Nonfiction Honor Book by the Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA); a YA Top 40 by Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, and chosen by kids for the Maine Student Book Award!' MOOOVE OVER was chosen by kids for Alabama's Emphasis on Reading Award.'
Berne, Jennifer www.jenniferberne.com All Ages Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau Jennifer grew up in New York City where she was active in dance and theater as a child. She studied art and design, worked for Andy Warhol at 'The Factory,' and became an advertising copywriter, winning many awards. She and her artist husband, designed a sailboat which they sailed from Maine to the Bahamas. They now spend summers aboard, cruising Penobscot Bay and beyond. Jennifer is a contributing writer for Nick Jr. Magazine, and writes about our amazing universe and the people who explore it. She lives in the rolling hills of Columbia County NY. Jennifer has won an Ed Press Award for 'Excellence In Educational Publishing'. MANFISH received the following awards and honors: "Best Books of 2008"' - Nick Jr Magazine, "Best Children's Books"' - Society of Illustrators' -The Original Art 2008 show, "Best New Books for the Classroom"' - ALA Book Links, Nominated for 2008 Cybils Award, Kirkus Reviews - Starred Review, Boooklist - Starred Review, The IRA (International Reading Association) 2009 Award for Primary-Nonfiction.
Calkhoven, Laurie http://www.lauriecalkhoven.com Tween (i) Harriet Tubman: Leading the Way to Freedom; (ii) George Washington: An American Life; (iii) Miles of Smiles: Travel Games and Quizzes to Go (iv) Family Quiz Book: Discover Silly Stuff About You and Your Family Laurie Calkhoven is the author of many books for young people, including HARRIET TUBMAN: Leading the Way to Freedom, GEORGE WASHINGTON: An American Life, and THE FAMILY QUIZ BOOK. She is currently at work on a series of historical action/adventure novels. The first, DANIEL AT THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, will be published in 2010. She lives in New York City.  
Castaldo, Nancy http://www.nancycastaldo.com K-8 (i) Leap Into Space; (ii) Keeping Our Earth Green; (iii) Pizza for the Queen; (iv) River Wild Nancy Castaldo is the award-winning author of several non-fiction books, including OCEANS, RAINFORESTS, LEAP INTO SPACE, KEEPING OUR EARTH GREEN and RIVER WILD. She is also the author of SUNNY DAYS AND STARRY NIGHTS, WINTER DAY PLAY! and RAINY DAY PLAY!, activity books for younger children. Her book, PIZZA FOR THE QUEEN, a Junior Library Guild selection, is a historical fiction picture book for young readers. Pizza For the Queen - Junior Library Guild Selection, The Little Hands Nature Book - Parent's Choice Approved, Rainy Day Play - American Bookseller's Pick of the ListsRiver Wild - *A National Science Teacher Recommended Title, Rainforests -'Science Books and Films 'BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2003, Deserts - Science Books & Films Best Book 2004
Donald Crews http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com PreK - 2 (i) Freight Train; (ii) Train; (iii) Truck; (iv) Harbor; (v) Parade; (vi) Night At the Fair; (vii) Sail Away Donald Crews (born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1938) is a U.S. writer and illustrator of several well-known children's picture books. He won the Caldecott Honor twice. Common subjects of his include modern technology (especially travel vehicles), and childhood memories. His stories often include few humans.
 Caldecott Honor for both Freight Train and Truck, ALA Notable Book,
Davol, Marguerite W. http://www.margueritewdavol.com;
http://www.author-illustr-source.com/margue		 All Ages (i) The Paper Dragon (illustrator); (ii) Black, White, Just Right (illustrator); (iii) Our White House, Looking In, Looking Out (author) I was born and grew up in Illinois, attended colleges in Colorado, Kansas, and New York. For many years, I taught young children at Mount Holyoke College's laboratory school, Gorse Child Study Center. My late husband, Stephen Davol, was Professor of Psychology and Education at the College. I have two daughters and a son as does my present husband, Robert Greenberg, and we have seven grandchildren. SCBWI's Golden Kite award, Storytelling Honor awards, ABA Pick of the Lists, Parents Choice Honor Book, NCSS/CBC Notable Children's book
DeKeyser, Stacy http://www.stacydekeyser.com Young Adult Jump the Cracks As a teenager, I was not incredibly popular or unpopular. I was one of that vast group of invisible, semi-geeky (i.e. normal) people. I wore braces. Twice. I did not make the cut for cheerleader. I warmed the bench for my softball team. Which was probably just as well, since I liked the library better anyway. I've lived all over the United States. Now officially a citizen of Red Sox Nation, I'll always have a soft spot for the Braves and the Brewers. Even though I am now Grown Up, I still feel pretty much like the semi-geeky teenager I used to be. Except when I write. When I write I feel beautiful and graceful. SCBWI Work-in-Progress Grant; Illinois Library Association "Books Worth Knowing," 2008.
Delaney, Michael http://www.obi.typepad.com (blog) Pre-K - 2 Obi, Gerbil on the Loose Today I enjoy an exciting and successful second career as a children's book author, as well as an active life as Visiting Author/Storyteller for elementary schools. Teaching young children was both an inspiration to me and a perfect apprenticeship for writing children's books! Nominated for a Connecticut's Nutmeg Award ' DEEP DOO DOO, New York Public Library's 100 Top 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing ' BIRDBRAIN AMOS, A 2002 Booklist Editors' Choice title ' BIRDBRAIN AMOS (it was also named to several state award lists)
Frank, Lucy http://www.lucyfrank.com Tween & YA (i)The Homeschool Liberation League, (ii)Lucky Stars, (iii)Just Ask Iris Lucy Frank is the author of seven novels, both middle grade and young adult. The first, I AM AN ARTICHOKE was a Publishers Weekly Flying Start. Booklist said of WILL YOU BE MY BRUSSELS SPROUT, its follow-up: "This quirky coming-of-age story will confirm Frank's place as a fresh new YA talent." Her books have been praised as "funny, brainy and sweet", "wise and terrifically well-observed." She splits her time between New York City and Taghkanic, where she and her husband have raised one son, three cats, four ducks, and countless flowers and vegetables. Bank Street Best Books of the Year, Smithsonian Notable Books for Children, New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age, New York is Book Country 24 Karat Reads: Books to Treasure, Children's Literature Choice List 1995, Publisher's Weekly Flying Starts: New Stars for Children
Freedman, Deborah http://www.deborahfreedman.net Pre-K - 2 Scribble Deborah Freedman was trained to be an architect, but what she loves to do most is build worlds in books. Her first books were tiny and handmade, written and illustrated almost twenty years ago for her own young children. Deborah became especially inspired when her girls grew old enough to draw, after they began to create recognizable and fantastic beings with endearing back-stories. She began then to play with their pictures by photocopying them and doodling around them, developing ideas that eventually matured, many years later, into her first picture book, SCRIBBLE. Connecticut Book Awards 2008 Finalist, Association of Bookseller's for Children Best Books 2007, Book Sense Children's Picks 2007
Frenette, Liza http://www.lizafrenettebooks.com Grades 3-8 (i) Soft Shoulders; (ii) Dangerous Falls Ahead; (iii) Dead End Liza Frenette is a journalist and children's book author who lives in Albany, NY. She grew up in the Adirondack Mts. and went on to earn her master's degree in English/creative writing at the University at Albany. She has won many cherished writing awards from UPI and Associated Press for feature writing, news writing, and most recently, the Mary Heaton Vorse award. She loves reading and writing all manner of children's books and keeps a steady supply nex to her bed, couch, etc. She has two dogs who appear in her books. 'Soft Shoulders' won first place in an national competition judged by Katherine Paterson for The Writer's Voice of Silver Bay
Grab, Daphne http://www.daphnegrab.com Young Adult Alive and Well in Prague Daphne Grab grew up in Red Hook, New York. She has worked a number of jobs including teaching high school history, building houses for Habitat for Humanity and teaching ESL in China. She also earned an MFA in Creative Writing at the New School. She lives in New York City with her husband and children. An ALAN pick and placed on several state reading lists.
Greenwald, Lisa http://www.lisagreenwald.com Young Adult My Life in Pink and Green Lisa'Greenwald'works in the library at the Birch Wathen Lenox School. She is also a recent graduate of the New School's MFA program in writing for children. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. #6 on the Spring 2009 Children's Indie Next List Top 10, Starred review from KirKus
Johmann, Carol http://www.caroljohmann.com Grades 3-8 (i) The Lewis & Clark Expedition Join the Corps of Discovery to Explore Uncharted Territory; (ii) Skyscrappers! Super Structures to Design & Build; (iii) Going West! Journey on a Wagon Train to Settle a Frontier Town; (iv) Bridges! Amazing Structures to Design, Build & Test Carol Johmann, who has a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester, started her career as a research biologist at Rockefeller University, then moved on to being a science and medical staff reporter for Time and Discover, and freelancer for OMNI, American Health and other magazines. After a stint as a manager in the international R&D division of a pharmaceutical company, Carol turned to consultant work and writing non-fiction books for children. She now spends her time trying to get a few new books she's written published and organizing the Rochester Children's Book Festival, for which she serves as director. The Lewis & Clark Expedition was awarded the 2003 Parents' Choice Silver Honor; Going West received the Silver Benjamin Franklin Award.
Ann Jonas http://http://www.harpercollins.com PreK - 2 (i)Splash, (ii)Bird Talk, (iii)Two Bear Cubs (iv) Color Dance Ann Jonas has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including Color Dance, Reflections, and Round Trip, which was an ALA Notable Book and a "New York Times" Best Illustrated Book. She is a graduate of Cooper Union and has worked as a graphic designer for many years with her husband, Donald Crews. They live in upstate New York. ALA Notable Book, "New York Times" Best Illustrated Book.
Joseph, Danielle http://www.daniellejoseph.com Young Adult Shrinking Violet Danielle Joseph was a DJ and interned at several top Boston radio stations while earning her BFA in Creative Writing at Emerson College. She is originally from Cape Town, South Africa but now lives in Miami with her husband and kids. Shrinking Violet is her first novel and was just released in May, 2009 by MTV/Pocket Books. Book released May, 2009
Kantorovitz, Sylvie http://www.sylviekantorovitz.com Ages 2-10 *GO TO BED, MONSTER!,
*I LOVE YOU, MISTER BEAR,
*LOOSE TOOTH		 Sylvie always preferred drawing to going to bed. She also had to deal with a monster of a little brother. Monster brother is better behaved but drawing is still a passion. Sylvie has illustrated over 20 books, most of them under the name Sylvie Wickstrom. She grew up in France and now lives in Albany, NY with her daughter, Samantha. GO TO BED, MONSTER was a finalist for the 2007 Cybils Award
Kent, Rose http://www.RoseKent.com Tween Kimchi & Calamari Rose Kent is a former naval officer and food company manager who now spends her time enjoying her favorite childhood pastime: writing stories. Her first award-winning book KIMCHI & CALAMARI was inspired be her adopted, multiracial children. Her next book, ROCKY ROAD (Knopft Books) features a loveable young lady's who is determined to succeed in an ice cream shop. Kimchi & Calamari is the recipient of the 2010 Rebekah Caudil Young Reader's Award, 2009 Sunshine State Award, Read on Wisconsin Statewide book-of-the-month pick, and the Anti-Defamation League Featured Book selection.
King, David C.   All Ages (i) First People: An Illustrated History of American Indians; (ii) American Kids in History: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities and Recipies; (iii) Colonial Days; (iv) Victorian Days; (v) Have Fun with Heroes; (vi) Have Fun with the Presidents David C. King is the author of more then 70 books for children and young people, primarily in American history, with about 20 books on cultures of the world. He is a former teacher of both history and English, and has served as a consultant to UNICEF, UNESCO, the World Bank, the U.S. Department of Education and several state departments of education. King and his wife Sharon live in the Berkshires, near the New York-Massachusetts border. First People has been selected as a Notable Trade Book for Young People 2009.
Knowles, Jo http://www.joknowles.com Young Adult Lessons from a Dead Girl Jo Knowles is the author of Lessons From A Dead Girl and Jumping Off Swings (coming October 2009). She teaches writing for children in the MFA program at the Center for the Study of Children's Literature at Simmons College. Lessons From A Dead Girl received the PEN New England Discovery Award in 2005. It was a 2007 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age in 2008.
Knudsen, Michelle http://www.michelleknudsen.com Pre-K - 2 (i) The Dragon of Trelian; (ii) Library Lion; (iii) Fish and Frog; (iv) A Moldy Mystery; (v) Carl the Complainer; (vi) The Case of Vampire Vivian; (vii) Bugged! Michelle Knudsen is the author of 40 books for children. Her best-known title is Library Lion (Candlewick Press), which was a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into several languages. Her latest book is a middle-grade fantasy novel called The Dragon of Trelian. Formerly a full-time children's book editor, Michelle continues to edit manuscripts on a freelance basis and has also worked as a bookseller, substitute teacher, library supervisor, and managing editor, among other things. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her diabetic cat, Cleo. Library Lion was a Junior Library Guild selection, an Irma S. and James H. Black Honor Book, and has won several other awards and honors from readers, booksellers, and organizations. It also appeared on several best-of-the-year lists including those by School Library Journal, Amazon.com, and Child Magazine.
Kudlinski, Kathleen http://biography.jrank.org Grades 3-8 (i) Boy Were We Wrong About the Solar System; (ii) Boy Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs; (iii) The Sunset Switch; (iv) Dr. Seuss; (v) Rosa Parks, Young Rebel Kathleen Kudlinski loves the juicy, astonishing parts of science and the hidden surprises in history. She spends her time mining the earth for good stories to tell, then writing them for kids. When not writing, she is often visiting classrooms and libraries sharing her discoveries and process with kids and adults. She is the author of 38 children's books, ranging from picture books to YA level, including natural history, biographies and historical novels. Kathleen holds a BS in Biology and has six years of classroom teaching experience. She lives in Guilford, Connecticut with her husband on the edge of a deep pond full of wildlife. CBC Blue Ribbon, Oppenheim Gold Medal, Starred Reviews in Kirkus and Horn Book, Learning Magazine Teacher's Choice Award, NSTA-CBC 'Notable Children's Book in the field of Science' NCSS-CBC 'Notable Children's Book in the field of Social Studies', various books translated into Hebrew, Danish, Japanese and Korean.
LaMonica, Lisa http://www.jacketflap.com/saxon Pre-K - 2 You and Me As Big As The Sea Fine Artist, Illustrator The American Red Cross World Aids Day Art contest, winner second place, adult professional, A Nominated Artist of The Year 2002 columbia county.
Lehman, Barbara   Pre-K - 2   (i) The Red Book; (ii) Museum Trip; (iii) Rainstrom; (iv) Trainstop Barbara Lehman is an author/illustrator of wordless picture books for children.'' She was born in Chicago and studied at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, and now lives in upstate NY. 2005 Caldecott Honor for The Red Book
Littman, Sara Darer http://sarahdarerlittman.com Tween & YA (i)Purge, (ii) Cofessions of a Closet Catholic Sarah Darer Littman is a living example of "Life Begins at 40." After spending much of her adult life doing things she didn't really plan to, including such diverse occupations as financial analyst and farmer's wife, she has at long last found her true calling as a writer. Her first novel, CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSET CATHOLIC, won the 2006 Sydney Taylor Book Award for Older Readers. In addition to writing for teens, Sarah is a political columnist for the Greenwich Time/Stamford Advocate newspapers. She lives in Cos Cob, CT with her two children and an adorable puppy named Benny. 2006 Sydney Taylor Book Award for Older Readers, YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults, Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" List
Locricchio, Matthew http://cookbooksandkids.com/ All Ages (i) International Cookbook for Kids; (ii)The 2nd International CookBook for Kids; (iii) Super Chef Series Matthew Locricchio created the highly regarded SUPERCHEF series of cookbooks for young readers. The eight books in the series introduce young chefs and new cooks to classic recipes from Italy, France, China, Mexico, Greece, India, Thailand, and Brazil. His most recent book, The International Cookbook For Kids, won the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2005 for Best Book for Children and Family in the USA as well as The Disney Adventures Book Award for Best Hands-On Book. His next book The 2nd International Cookbook For Kids will be released in October of 2008 and will be available at bookstores everywhere. Disney Adventures Magazine Award Winner, 2005 Best Hands-On Book ~ Kids-Voted, Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner 2005, Best Cookbook for Children and Family in the USA, Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner 2005, Best Cookbook for Children and Family in the World ~ Honorable Mention
Luper, Eric http://www.ericluper.com Young Adult Big Slick Eric Luper is a resident of Albany NY. He plays poker much less these days since his second novel, Bug Boy, is all about horseracing. His third and fourth novels are on the way, but those are way too top-secret to talk about! Nominee for 2008 ALA's Best Books for Young Adults
MacCready, Robin http://www.robinmerrowmaccready.com Young Adult Buried (Dutton Books); Buried (Speak) Robin Merrow MacCready is the author of YA novels Buried (Dutton), and the forthcoming SNAPSHOT (Christy Ottaviano Books).' She teaches reading and writing at the Edgecomb Eddy School, and lives in Maine with her husband and two sons. 'Buried: Winner of Edgar Allen Poe Award Best YA in 2007, New York Public Library's Best Books for the Teen Age 2007, 'ALA's Best Books for Young Adults 2008.'
MacCullough, Carolyn http://www.carolynmaccullough.com; http://www.onceawitch.com Young Adult (i) Falling Through Darkness, (ii) Stealing Henry, (iii) Drawing the Ocean Carolyn MacCullough is the author of three young adult novels: Falling Through Darkness, Stealing Henry, and Drawing the Ocean. Her next young adult novel, an urban fantasy, Once A Witch, will be published in fall 2009. She teaches creative writing at NYU and The New School and lives in New York. Falling Through Darkness and Drawing the Ocean were both chosen as a New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age. Stealing Henry received a starred review from Booklist.
Mahoney, Daniel J. http://www.danieljmahoney.com Pre-K - 2 (i) The Saturday Escape; (ii) The Perfect Clubhouse; (iii) A Really Good Snowman; (iv) I See a Monster; (v) Ocean Wonders Daniel J. Mahoney is the author and illustrator of The Saturday Escape, The Perfect Clubhouse, and A Really Good Snowman, all published by Clarion Books. He is a self-taught artist, specializing in watercolor, acrylic gouache and colored pencils. He loves to visit his readers in schools and libraries all across America to talk with them about making books. He resides in Albany, NY with his wife and son. The Saturday Escape and The Perfect Clubhouse were named Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year. A Really Good Snowman was featured in The Society of Illustrator's 25th annual Original Art Show.
Manushkin, Fran http://www.franmanushkin.com Pre-K - 3 (i)The Tushy Book, (ii)How Mama Brought the Spring, (iii)The Shivers in the Fridge, (iv)Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story, (v)Baby, Come Out! FRAN MANUSHKIN is the acclaimed author of over two dozen books for children, including The Tushy Book, How Mama Brought the Spring, honor book winner of the 2008 Charlotte Zolotow and Lupine Awards, as well as LATKES AND APPLESAUCE, A HANUKKAH STORY, and MIRIAM'S CUP: A PASSOVER STORY. A native of Chicago, she lives in New York City, and travels extensively to promote her work at conferences and schools. Dutch Silver Pencil Award for Baby, Come Out, ALA Notable Children's Book
for The Matzah that Papa Brought Home, Booklist, Top Ten Religious Children's Books,Book of the Month Club, Selection Society of Illustrators Silver Medal for Miram's Cup: A Passover Story.
Marino, Peter http://www.petermarino.sunyacc.edu Young Adult (i) Magic and Misery; (ii) Dough Boy Peter Marino is an English professor at Adirondack Community College in upstate New York. He won the SUNY Chancellor's Award in 2006 for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activity. His first young adult novel, Dough Boy, was published by Holiday House in 2005 and is now out in paperback. His next YA novel, Magic and Misery, is being released in May 2009, and Alice Blunt in 2010. His plays, The Grandma Show, "Ralph Smith of Schenectady, New York...," and "The Good Samaritian" have been produced around the country. Dough Boy was nominated by the American Library Association for Best Books for Young Adults 2006.
Marrone, Amanda http://www.amandamarrone.com Young Adult (i) Devoured; (ii) Revealers Amanda Marrone grew up on Long Island and now resides in Connecticut with her husband, two children and her dog, Griffin, who can say "hello". She is the author of ten novels Uninvited, Revealers, Devoured and the forthcoming three book middle grade series The Repair Shop Chronicles. You can find more about her at http://www.amandamarrone.com. Uninvited was nominated for an American Library Association Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers and is a 2009 ALA Popular Paperback for Young Adults. It is also the winner of the 2003 Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children's Literature.
McCully, Emily Arnold http://www.balkinbuddies.com/mccully/index.html Pre-K - 2   (i) Picnic; (ii) Sing A Song of Piglets; (iii) Mirette on the High Wire; (iv) Mantiro; (v) Marvelous Mattie; (vi) The Escape of Oney Judge E.A.McC illustrated more than 200 children's books over forty years and written dozens. She has published two adult ovels, had a story in the O'Henry Collection and acted in an Off-Broadway play. She has lived in Austerlitz since 1982. Long ago, her two sons provided inspiration and served as models. Lately, her interest in history, especially American history, has inspired most of her picture books. She has a special fondness for brave, curious, persevering girls, either real actors on the historical stage, or imaginary ones. Caldecott Medal; Christopher Award, Giverney Award, Jane Addams Award.
Miller-Lachman, Lyn web.mac.com/lynml Young Adult   (i) Gringolandia; (ii) Once Upon a Cuento Lyn Miller-Lachmann is the Editor-In -Chief of Multicultural Review. She is the author of the young adult novel Hiding Places and the award-winning reference work Our Family, Our Friends, Our World, an annoted guide to multicultural books for children and teens, and the editor of OnceUpon a Cuento, an anthology of short stories for young readers by Latino authors. She lives in Albany, NY, where she co-hosts a weekly radio program of music from Latin America and Spain on WRPI, 91.5 FM. New York Public Library's "Books for the Teen Age" for Hiding Places; Denali Press Award for outstanding multicultural reference source for Our Family, Our Friends, Our World; IPPY Honorable Mention for Multicultural Children's Book for Once Upon A Cuento.
Nelson, N.A. http://www.ninanelsonbooks.com Tween   Bringing the Boy Home N.A. Nelson is a successful author of an award-winning children's book. Her debut novel, Bringing the Boy Home won the 2005 HarperCollins Ursula Nordstrom Fiction Contest and was included among Smithsonian Magazines 'Notable Children's Books for 2008.' As the author of middle grade and young adult fiction, Nina regularly speaks at schools about her adventures as an author, and how Bringing the Boy Home was inspired by an experience in the Amazon that involved: a stomach ache, a cook who didn't speak English and a plant growing outside the research camp door. Ursula Nordstrom Fiction Contest Award, Smithsonian Magazine Notable Children's Book for 2008
Nothrop, Michael http://michaelnorthrop.net Young Adult Gentlemen Michael Northrop grew up in Salisbury, CT, about 30 miles from Hudson. He was a Senior Editor at Sports Illustrated Kids from 2000 to 2008, before taking the plunge to write full-time. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, People Online, the Notre Dame Review, Weird Tales, and other places. GENTLEMEN is his first novel. GENTLEMEN is a Junior Library Guild selection and an Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) pick.
Paratore, Coleen http://www.coleenparatore.com Tween   (i) Sunny Holiday; (ii) Forget Me Not (iii)The Wedding Planner's Daughter; (iv)Willa By Heart; (v)26 Big Things Small Hands Do An inspirational school and conference speaker whose debut novel The Wedding Planner's Daughter bloomed into a series with ' million readers worldwide and has just been optioned for a movie, author Coleen Paratore lives in upstate New York. 26 BIG Things small Hands Donamed an 'Awesome ABC Book!'' Scholastic Instructor Magazine, 2004, Parenting Media Award Winner, 'Seal of Excellence' from Creative Child Magazine
Preller, Jimmy http://www.Jamespreller.com All Ages (i) Mighty Case; (ii) Along Case Spider; (iii) Six Innings; (iv) Wake Me in Spring; (v) Hiccups for Elephant; (vi) Ghost Cat and Other Spooky Tales James Preller is the author of the popular Jigsaw Jones mystery series, which has sold over 10 million copies since 1998. He first published in 1986, and has been deeply involved in children's publishing over the past 20 years. He lives in Delmar, New York. James blogs frequently at jamespreller.com, where he answers fan mail, discusses the writing process, and other assorted randomness.' 2009 ALA NOTABLE BOOK
Rappaport, Doreen http://www.doreenrappaport.com All Ages   (i)Eleanor, Quiet No More: The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt,'(ii) Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln, (iii) Lady Liberty: A Biography, (iv) Freedom Ship, (v) Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round!' Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement, Doreen majored in music at Brandeis University. For seven years I taught music and reading in junior high schools in New York City and New Rochelle, New York. In 1965, I went to Mc Comb, Mississippi, to teach at a freedom school. I met "extraordinary ordinary" people ' black Americans who were threatened with death every day. Their courage inspired me. They were heroic. I knew there had to be many more "unknown heroes". I set out to recover and write about this "lost" history. That was more than seventeen years ago. I now divide my time between New York City, where I was born and grew up, and Copake Falls in upstate New York Freedom Ship - CCBC Choices, Best Books of the Year, Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education, Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round!' Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement 'NAACP Image Award Finalist, A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award Winner, The School Is Not White! A True Story of the Civil Rights Movement IRA Notable Book for a Global Society, NAACP Image Award Finalist, Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education, Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Caldecott Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's Book
Roy, Jennifer http://www.jenniferroy.com Young Adult   (i) Trading Faces; (ii) Yellow Star Jennifer Roy has had over 30 books published for children and young adults.' A former Gifted and Talented teacher and special education teacher, Roy holds a M.A. in Elementary Education and a B.S. in Psychology.'Jennifer Roy is an experienced public speaker addressing audiences of up to 500 adults and children with dynamic presentations.' She also taught 'The ABCs of Writing and Publishing' at the Knowledge Network.' She lives in Upstate New York with her husband (and sometime co-author) Gregory and their young son.' 2006 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, 2007 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Honor Book, 2007 ALA Notable Children's Book, 2006 National Jewish Book Awards Finalis, 2006 School Library Journal Best Book, 2006 The New York Public Library "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing", Starred Reviews: Publishers Weekly Booklist, School Library Journal VOYA
Sanchez, Anita http://www.AnitaSanchez.webs.com Tween/YA   Mr. Lincoln's Chair: The Shakers and Their Quest for Peace Anita Sanchez is an educator and historian who combines a love of history with a strong environmental consciousness. She is the author of The Teeth of the Lion: The Story of the Beloved and Despised Dandelion and Mr. Lincoln's Chair: The Shakers and Their Quest for Peace, an overview of the Shakers, who were among the first conscientious objectors in America.Anita also writes for middle grade and young adults. Her historical novel The Invasion of Sandy Bay was critically praised for its thorough research and historical accuracy. Association of Conservation Information Award for Excellence in Nature Writing
Simon, Seymour http://www.seymourscience.com All Ages   (i) The Human Body; (ii) Wolves; (iii) Dolphins Seymour Simon is the award-winning author of over 250 books for children. The New York Times called him 'the dean of the children's science book field.' The American Association for the Advancement of Science Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, many others.
Smith, Charles http://www.charlesrsmithjr.com All Ages   (i) Chameleon; (ii) Winning Words; (iii) Dance with Me; (iv) The Mighty 12; (v) Twelve Rounds to Glory Charles R. Smith Jr. combines his experiences in these three areas--writing, photography, and sports --in his work with children's books. This fusion is evident in his very first book, RIMSHOTS, a collection of stories, poems and 'other stuff' mixed with gritty black and white photos and has only grown from there. Many of his books such as HOOP KINGS, HOOP QUEENS, TALL TALES and SHORT TAKES focus on basketball but his diverse interests have kept fans on their toes with other fun subjects. He currently lives in Poughkeepsie, New York with his wife Gillian and three kids, Sabine, Adrian and Sebastian. Twelve Rounds to Glory:The Story of Muhammad Ali, 2008 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award and 2008 Norman Sugarman Best Biography Honor Book
Stead, Rebecca http://www.firstlightbook.com Tween First Light Rebecca Stead lives in New York City with her husband and their two sons. Her second novel for middle-graders, WHEN YOU REACH ME, will be published in July 2009 (Wendy Lamb Books). She is hard at work on a third. FIRST LIGHT: Awards and Honors-Junior Library Guild selection (2007), Book Sense Pick for Children, Summer 2007, Bank Street "Best Books of the Year" list, 2008 (starred), New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, 2008, IRA Notable Book (Intermediate Readers) 2008, Texas Lone Star Reading List (2008-09), 2010 Intermediate Sequoyah Masterlist (Oklahoma, grades 6-8). Nominated, Virginia Readers' Choice Award (2009-2010), Rhode Island Children's Book Award (2009-2010), Truman Award (Missouri) 2009-2010), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award (Illinois) 2010, Parents' Choice Award
Talbott, Hudson http://www.hudsontalbott.com All Ages (i)River of Dreams - 7/11/49, b. Louisville,KY, over 17 books,one book made into animated feature film by steven Spielberg, animated TV series based on my king Arthur book series, worked w/ Stephen Sondheim in making book version of his play Into The Woods, newest book, River of Dreams ,currently being produced as a musical play as part of Greene Co.'s Quadricentennial celebration Newberry Honor Book 2005 ' Show Way, Ezra Keats Award ' O'Sullivan Stew, Library of congress Book of the Year ' We're Back!
Teis, Kyra http://www.kyrateis.com Grades 3-8 (i) The Magic Flute (hardback); (ii) Words Are Like Faces; (iii) Look!; (iv) Read to Me; (v) Speaking of Me . . . Stepping Stones to a Better Life Kyra Teis began her artistic career while majoring in folklore as an undergraduate. Drawn to symbolic and mythological imagery, she studied folktales and other stories from many different cultures. During this time, she identified that writing and illustrating children's books would be a perfect way to combine many of the things she loved. These days, Kyra draws inspiration from her extensive travels, her husband and young daughters. She enjoys designing creative workshops and speaking to students about making stories and images of their own. Learn more about school visits at: http://www.kyrateis.com. Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Magazine Merit Award, for excellence in children's magazine illustration
Urbain, Catherine http://www.booksbycat.com Grades 3-8 (i) Manuel and the Lobsterman; (ii) Front Street In addition to writing children's books, Cat Urbain teaches creative writing and she writes grants for the Hole in the Wall Camps for children with serious illnesses. She has taught dance in France, worked for Thirteen/WNET, Scholastic and the International Film and TV Workshops. She also produced a video about children in Nicaragua. Cat fell in love with children's books while working at Weston Woods Studios, where her job was to watch 'Where the Wild Things Are', over and over. Cat has a master's degree in art education from Wesleyan University Manuel and the Lobsterman was a finalist, Tassy Walden Award: New Voices in Children's Literature
Wax, Wendy http://www.wendywax.com Pre-K - 2 (i) City Witch; (ii) Renoir and the Boy with the Long Hair; (iii) Even Firefighters Go to the Potty; (iv) Arlo Makes a Friend; (v) Empire Dreams; (vi) Class Picture Day; (vii) Bus to Booville Wendy Wax has written many books for children including City Witch, County Switch (Marshall Cavendish), Evan Firefighters Go To the Potty (Little Simon), and Renoir and the Boy With the Long Hair (Barron's). Wendy grew up in Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in graphic design. She then worked as a children's book editor and a freelance illustrator. Wendy's vibrant photo-collages appear in many magazines and books, including three books she wrote herself and co-illustrated with her husband Jon Holderer, a nationally renowned photographer. Wendy currently lives in Remsenburg, NY with her husband Jon and Jonah, their 8-year-old son. Interviewed on NPR for City Witch, Country Switch; Renoir and the Boy with the Long Hair; and Evan Firefighters Go To the Potty. Four of Wendy Wax's books have been named Best Children's Books of the Year by Parents Magazine. Both the South Hampton Press (Fall 2007) and Detroit Jewish News (January 2008) wrote feature articles about the author and her books.
Wood, Maryrose http://www.maryrosewood.com Young Adult (i) Why I Let My Hair Grow Out; (ii) How I Found The Perfect Dress; (iii) My Life: The Musical; (iv) Six Kittens and Horn Dawgs Fall In Love Maryrose Wood's novels for young adults include Why I Let My Hair Grow Out and its sequel, How I Found the Perfect Dress. (Watch for the third book in this series, What I Wore to Save the World, in stores this fall.) Her 2008 novel, My Life: The Musical, was inspired by her own history as a Broadway performer and explores two teens' hilarious and heartfelt obsession with musical theatre. Maryrose lives in New York with her two amazing kids and a very cute dog. She's currently writing her first series for middle-grade readers, The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place (Balzer & Bray, 2010). Flamingnet Top Choice Award, Teens Read Too Gold Star Award