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Sunday, October 30, is the birthday of author Eric Kimmel.
Eric knew once he learned in Kindergarten what an author was that he wanted to write stories! 50 books, and several awards (including the Caldecott Medal and Newbury Honor for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and Sydney Taylor Book Awards for The Chanukkah Guest and Gershon's Monster) later he has certainly lived out his childhood dream. He writes about all of the things that interest him; old folk tales and fairy tales from every tradition, his Jewish faith and heritage, and even southwestern culture (he's obsessed with the Alamo!).
This Sunday, celebrate with us by checking out one of his many titles!
- Happy 51st Birthday Neil Gaiman!
Thursday, November 10, is the birthday of author Neil Gaiman. Neil Gaiman has found success in many forms of writing including, journalism, graphic novels, juvenile fiction, youth fiction, adult novels, and even screenwriting! As a child and teenager...
- Happy 61st Birthday Bruce Brooks!
Sunday, October 23, is the birthday of YA author Bruce Brooks. Brooks had a troubled childhood. But he says that he would not be the writer he is today if he had not grown up the way he did. He said that moving a lot and having to make new friends...
- Happy 119th Birthday Robert Lawson!
Tuesday, October 4, is the birthday of children's author and illustrator Robert Lawson. Lawson, born in New York City, studied art at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art. When America entered the first World War, he joined up as a camouflage...
- Happy 103rd Birthday Taro Yashima!
Wednesday, September 21 is the birthday of Japanese artist and children's author Taro Yashima. Taro Yashima learned to appreciate art from an early age. Born in Kagoshima, Japan, his father collected artwork and encouraged his son to study at the...
- Happy 97th Birthday Robert Mccloskey!
September 15 marks the 97th birthday of author and illustrator Robert McCloskey. McCloskey's stunning illustrations paired with sweetly memorable stories have made his books a staple in homes, libraries, and classrooms all over the country. One of...
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Happy 65th Birthday Eric Kimmel!
Sunday, October 30, is the birthday of author Eric Kimmel.
Eric knew once he learned in Kindergarten what an author was that he wanted to write stories! 50 books, and several awards (including the Caldecott Medal and Newbury Honor for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and Sydney Taylor Book Awards for The Chanukkah Guest and Gershon's Monster) later he has certainly lived out his childhood dream. He writes about all of the things that interest him; old folk tales and fairy tales from every tradition, his Jewish faith and heritage, and even southwestern culture (he's obsessed with the Alamo!).
This Sunday, celebrate with us by checking out one of his many titles!
- Happy 51st Birthday Neil Gaiman!
Thursday, November 10, is the birthday of author Neil Gaiman. Neil Gaiman has found success in many forms of writing including, journalism, graphic novels, juvenile fiction, youth fiction, adult novels, and even screenwriting! As a child and teenager...
- Happy 61st Birthday Bruce Brooks!
Sunday, October 23, is the birthday of YA author Bruce Brooks. Brooks had a troubled childhood. But he says that he would not be the writer he is today if he had not grown up the way he did. He said that moving a lot and having to make new friends...
- Happy 119th Birthday Robert Lawson!
Tuesday, October 4, is the birthday of children's author and illustrator Robert Lawson. Lawson, born in New York City, studied art at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art. When America entered the first World War, he joined up as a camouflage...
- Happy 103rd Birthday Taro Yashima!
Wednesday, September 21 is the birthday of Japanese artist and children's author Taro Yashima. Taro Yashima learned to appreciate art from an early age. Born in Kagoshima, Japan, his father collected artwork and encouraged his son to study at the...
- Happy 97th Birthday Robert Mccloskey!
September 15 marks the 97th birthday of author and illustrator Robert McCloskey. McCloskey's stunning illustrations paired with sweetly memorable stories have made his books a staple in homes, libraries, and classrooms all over the country. One of...