Ala Notable

Jerry Stanley

Jerry Stanley is the author of several highly praised books for young readers, including Children of the Dust Bowl,
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Philippa Pearce is the author of many books, several of which are considered classics both in the United States and in
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Sarah Weeks is an award-winning author of many books for children. Her most recent novel, So B. It, was named an ALA
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David Clemesha received his B.A. degree from UCLA and his M.A. degree from San Diego State University. Andrea Zimmerman
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Kimberly Bulcken Root is the award-winning artist of several books for children. Her work includes When the
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Stefano Vitale's award-winning artwork appears in galleries and exhibitions as well as in such picture books as When
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Barbara Robinson has written many popular books for children, including The Best Halloween Ever, The Best School Year
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Jennifer Plecas's illustrations appear in many popular books for children, including Wrapping Paper Romp, a Growing
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Ann Jonas has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including Color Dance, Reflections, and Round
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Stephen Krensky is the author of over fifty books for children, including How Santa Got His Job (a 1999 ALA Notable
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Jennifer Plecas has illustrated several books including the ALA Notable book, The Outside Dog written by Charlotte
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Brian Floca has illustrated Avi's books about Poppy and Dimwood Forest, as well as Avi's . He is the author and
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Alan Schroeder, a lifelong admirer of Louis Armstrong, is the award-winning author of several picture books, including
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Patricia Reilly Giff has recieved the Newbery Honor for Pictures of Hollis Woods and Lily's Crossing, which is also a
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Sharon Phillips Denslow's books for children include the ALA Notable Book Georgie Lee and All Their Names Were Courage.
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