Well, we’ve finished our author mini-biographies and are excited to share them. A lot of time was spent researching, writing, and documenting are sources. We hope you enjoy learning about these fascinating authors; we did!
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Judy Blume – By Jessica
Judy Blume lives in Key West, Florida. She was born on February 12, 1938. Judy’s favorite color is purple! Judy never dreamed of being a writer, but dreamed of being a ballerina, a detective, or a spy. She was a skinny late developer, but she enjoyed reading, going to the library, and the movies. Judy’s high school was Battin High school. She gets thousands of letters from her readers. She has written twenty-eight books and they are translated into thirty-two different languages. Millions of copies of her books have been sold, with three of them being adult novels. Judy Blume writes her own books, but is also the editor of Places I never Meant To Be. Judy Blume is currently seventy-seven years old, and lives with her husband, with three grown children, and a grandchild.
Hi Jessica,
Your author sounds very interesting and my favourite colour is purple too.do your like her? If you do what’s your favourite book from Judy Blume? Why do you you like her so much if you like her? If Judy Blume didn’t dreamed about being a writer then how is she a writer now? Judy Blume is a good writer to have millions of her books already been sold. She is not just writing for children but parents too and I’m surprised because writing for parents is hard.
From,
Vanessa
Dear Vanessa,
I have to agree with you that writing for parents and adults is hard. I like her books because they are funny. I enjoy reading Judy Blume’s Fudge books. I like the Fudge books, because its funny, and the books remind me of my family. Fudge reminds me of my annoying brother.
-Jessica
Meg Cabot – By Nicole5
Here is the author called Meg Cabot, she wrote 80 published books and they have been sold over 38 countries. She was born in February 1st, 1967 Bloomington Indiana, United. Meg Cabot liked to write stories, when she’s 7 years old she wrote her first story called Benny the Puppy. After, she graduated in fine arts from Indiana University, and want to overcome everyone from dislike reading. After she graduated, she become an illustrator. Then, she got married to a writer and start writing books for adults and children. The important part is she loves to write stories and have fun when writing. Meg Cabot got many awards, like the award of New York Times Bestseller. Also, she won the Evergreen Young Adult Book Award for the book called The Princess Diaries. Plus, she won the Tennessee Volunteer State TASL Book Award. Meg Cabot is really good at writing books and stories, hope you enjoy reading her books too!
Dear Nicole5, I like The Princess Diaries too. How many Meg Cabot books have you read , how long have you known her and what is your favorite book by Meg Cabot?
From,Valerie
ELISABETTA DAMI – By Kahlen
As some of you don’t know Elisabetta Dami is the real author of all the Geronimo Stilton books that people read. Elisabetta was born in 1958 in Milan. Elisabetta started to write stories at the age of 18 and now she is 57 years old. She likes to undertake adventures and travel. She traveled around the whole world at the age of 23. She also travels to find inspiration. She got the idea of writing stories by volunteering at a hospital. Her author life began as being a proof reader at her family publishing house. The first book came out in the 2000 and she won 250 titles in more then 30 languages. She has written more then 100 books and sold 100 million copies in 150 countries. What amazes me is that she is part owner of Pimmes publishing house and she is not even related to Pimme (Pimme is the publisher of the Geronimo Stilton books). I hope you see how exiting Elisabtta Dami is!
Dear Kahlen,
I read Geronimo Stilton when I was grade 3. I like it when Elisabetta likes to travel a lot I wonder if you like to travel a lot to.
How many books of Geronimo Stilton did you read?
From,
Sean
I don’t really know how much Geronimo Stilton books I have read. All I can tell you is that I read all of the Geronimo Stilton books in the school library. I also like to travel a lot too! Where have you traveled too?
I had traveled to las vegus, Japan, los angelus, and in the summer I’m going to Banff
Dear Kahlen,
I’ve read Geronimo Stilton/ Elisabetta Dami’s books. They are very mysterious. I’ve read the entire set they are very interesting. Do you like Geronimo Stilton/Elisabetta Dami’s books? How do you know her real name? How did you find out all this information on her?
– Vicky
I love Geronimo Stilton books! I know her real name by searching on the internet and I found all the info on the internet
Ron Roy – By Kelly
The mini biography of award winning author Ron Roy. Wallace Ronald Roy was born on April 29, 1940 in Hartford Connecticut. Ron was shy as a kid, he spent most of his time reading and studying nature. He used to always win all the spelling bees. Ron loved school. Ron went to the University of Connecticut. Then after college, he became a fourth grade teacher. He wrote and sent stories to publishing companies but none wanted to buy his stories. Later in 1978 Ron sold his first book, and later quit his job as a teacher and became a full time writer after that. Now millions of children are reading his books. He is now a full time writer, and has won many awards for his book The White Wolf. Now Ron Roy lives with his dog Pal in a yellow house near a forest and pond.
Dear Kelly, I have never read any Ron Roy books as far as I know .If I start to read his books which one would you recommend and why?
Maria05
Dear Maria,
I would recommend A to Z mysteries, N the ninth nugget because it is very surprising who the bad guy is. My favourite character is Ruth Rose, when you read a A to Z mysteries book, which character is your favourite and why?
From,
Kelly
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Dear Kelly,
My favorite A to Z Mysteries book is gooses golds and my favorite character is Josh.
From Ali.
Robert Munsch – By Vicky
Robert Munsch was born June, 11, 1945, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. He grew up in a family of nine kids. He almost flunked 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. His first book is called “Mortimer.” Robert never listened to his wife, but his wife is a librarian, and she kept on telling him to publish his first book but he never listened. Another book called:” Mud Puddle” sold 3000 copies the first year. In 1999 Robert became a member of the order of Canada. There is even a school in Ontario named after Robert Munsch. Robert Munsch ’s middle name is Norman, so his full name is Robert Norman Munsch. Age 69.
Hi it is me E.J.,
Have you read the book Pigs by Robert Munsch?
Dear Vicky,
Hi Vicky, it is me Boris. Great paragraph! I really liked it. I think you got pretty much his whole life. What is your favourite book by Robert Munch?
From Boris.
Patricia Polacco – By Vanessa
Patricia Polacco was born on July 11, 1944. Patricia’s parents were divorced and she had to move to Oakland, California with her mom and brother. Every summer Patricia and her brother would go visit their father and live with him for a while. She struggled to learn to read and math was almost impossible for her. Tush (cat) inspired her to write the book Mrs.Katz and Tush. Patricia started writing children’s book when she was 41.Her imagination also inspired her to write. Her writing is also inspired by her rich Russian, Ukrainian, and Irish cultural heritage. Wrote a book about Pysanky eggs called Rechenka’s eggs. She got a parent choice honour for PhD in art history Emphasis on Iconography in 1991, and International reading association award Rechenka’s eggs and for some birthdays in 1997 for video/dream keeper and in 1998 for thank you Mr. Falker. That is the wonderful story about Patricia Polacco.
Dear Vanessa
What is your favourite book by Patricia Polacco also you did great on your paragraph. How old do you think Partricia Polacco is.
Jeff Kinney – Nathan and Alan
This topic is about Jeff Kinney who wrote the amazing Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He started his life in America in February 19, 1971 in Maryland, he grew up in Fort Washington. Jeff Kinney had a hobby of reading books as a kid he read a lot of books such as Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary and J.R.R Tolkien. He attended the University of Maryland in the early 1990’s. The high school name was Bioshop McNamara. The university name was College Park. The university that Jeff Kinney went he generated his first comic strip named Igdoof. It was so popular it went it the newspaper. The success of the comic encouraged Jeff Kinney to become a cartoonist. In New England Jeff Kinney started writing his first Diary of a Wimpy Kid book in 1998.but it published a long time after in 2007. The second book in the series was published in 2008 and got expanded in 2011.Jeff Kinney two books in 2009 and published to the following year. The books names were The Last Straw and Dog Days. In 2010 Ugly truth and the Cabin Fever were made. In 2011 Jeff Kinney managed to copy 42 million copies worldwide. The first Diary of a Wimpy Kid and was released on 20th century on fox.
Hi it is me EJ.I love Jeff Kinney’s books. What is your favourite Diary of a Wimpy Kid book? From EJ.
Dear EJ,
I like Hard Luck it is a great story, if you had to make a Jeff Kinney book what would it be about?
By,
Alan
Dear Nathan and Alan,
I have never read Diary of the Wimpy Kid books but, I would love to. How many Jeff Kinney books have you read? What is your favourite book by Jeff Kinney?
From, Maria4
Jude Watson – Maria05
Have you ever read Loot or What I Saw and How I Lied by Jude Watson a.k.a. Judy Blundell. Jude Watson was born on February 17, 1938. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. When Jude was a little girl she grew up in Queens. If you didn’t know by my intro Jude’s real name is Judy Blundell. When Jude was a little girl she started hearing voices in her head. Instead of going to a psychiatrist her mom told her to make stories out of the voices. Mrs. Watson always writes a little bit every day. When she is stuck on a sentence or a paragraph she likes to go to the movies. Now Jude lives in Katonah, New York with her husband and daughter. Jude went to collage to become a journalist. The genre of her books are Children, Mystery and Young adults. Jude Watson wrote over 376 books. Her bestselling book is Star Wars: Last of the Jedi Quest books. People nominated Jude for Goodreads Choice Awards Best Middle and Children. Her book What I Saw and How I Lied won the annual National Book Award young people’s literature. So if you like mystery, children or young adult’s books read her books.
P.S. I recommend the book Loot.
Hi Maria05,
Judy Blundle sounds like a great author. I really like the idea when her mother told her to make stories instead of going to a psychiatrist. I am also a little surprised that she wrote a ” Star Wars book”. Why would you recommend the book “Loot?” What part of the book do you like?
From Kahlen
EVE BUNTING – By Camila
I have been researching the amazing life of Eve Bunting the famous author. On December 19, 1928. Her real name is Anne Evelyn Bunting. Eve bunting grew up in Ireland, then went to the United States. When she was seven she was sent to boarding school, and got a great education. She loved to reading and telling stories as a child. She started to write after moving to Pasadena, California. Mrs. Bunting also took a writing course at Pasadena City College. She wanted to make children think. Now she is a award winner of 150 books. Eve won Caldecott medal, Golden kite medal, and many more. Every book she writes is an experience from her childhood. Right now she lives in Pasadena, California with her husband. She is the age of 86, and a college writing teacher. Plus an amazing Author. Eve is a amazing Author, so pick up one of her books and read.
P.S. I recommend Summer Of Riely by Eve Bunting
Dear Camila
It was a great paragraph really. It was very convincing now,
I think I might even read one of the books. By the way I forgot
to ask what was your favourite book written by Eve bunting?
From Nico
Dear Camila, I’ve never have read Summer of Riely. Why do you recommend it?
Kazu Kibuishi – Sean
I like Kazu’s books and I did a biography about him. He was born at 1978 he lived in Tokyo, Japan. Kazu moved to the United States when he was four. When Kazu got older he worked in an animation studio and he left his job to focus on comics. His drawings were inspired by himself and Kazu decided to do comics. He made Amulet and other graphic novel books. His books are rated 4.5/5 stars.
Dear Sean,
I really liked your biography, I never read any of Kazu Kibuishi’s books, but I have heard of them before. Should I read one?
From Adrian
Dear Adrian,
I highly recommend you to read this it is very awesome and funny at the same time.
Sean
Dear Sean,
My favorite books was Amulet,what is your favorite book.
From Ali.
R.L. Stine- By Valerie
This is R.L. Stine’s story. He was born on Oct, 8, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. He has 2 siblings. He began writing stories at the age of nine. Using a old type writer he found. His father worked as a shipping clerk in a warehouse. His mother stayed home taking after young Robert and his two siblings. In New York Sine was a writer and a editor. Working Children’s magazines. He even landed a position at Scholastic He created a funny magazine for kids. Bananas in the mid 1970’s. Fear Street grew to include roughly 100 books. Selling more than 80 million copies. Goosebumps soon became a literary phenomenon. As the 1990’s came close, Goosebumps fever began to fade. Hope you like the sound of him as much as I do.
Dear Valerie,
Like R.L Stine, I wrote my own books, and magazines. I have never read any of Stine’s books, because I am a scaredy cat. I’m not interested in Goosebumps, but I am interested in humerous stories like the funny magazine, and mysteries.
Do like mysteries and Humour? And why do you like scary stories and books by R.L Stine?
-Jessica
Jeff Kinney – By Amaran
Kinney is the best-selling author and illustrator of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Jeff Kinney was born on February 19th 1971 in Maryland Washington D.C. In 1995 he moved to New England. Jeff Kinney liked books that were written by Judy Blume, Beverley Cleary, and J.R.R. Tolkien. In the 1990’s Jeff Kinney went to the University of Maryland. That is where he ran a comic strip called Igdoof in the campus newspaper. That is also where he decided he wanted to become a cartoonist. Jeff Kinney’s achievements were that he was a game designer, cartoonist, producer, actor and author of children’s books which includes diary of a wimpy kid. Jeff Kinney is a very successful person and lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two sons.
Dear Amaran,
I love Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. It is absolutely hilarious! What’s your favourite? Mine is Cabin Fever, because Manny had the electricity all along!
From, Shannon
Dear Shannon,
I like diary of a wimpy kid cabin fever to. But my favorite book is the long haul
From Amaran
Robert Munsch – By Adrian
Robert Munsch was born on June 11, 1945. He went through elementary school without actual education. He went to be a daycare staff. During nap times, he told them bedtime stories. When the daycare he was working at had no money, Robert Munsch had to move to Canada to still work at daycare. His new bosses wife is a children’s librarian and told him to make a book. So Robert Munsch now made a lot of books. Soon he was the
Canada’s and USA’s best selling author for a while.
Dear Adrian,
I’ve read many Robert Munsch books. I didn’t know that he went through elementary school without actual education, and he wrote such good books! What’s your favourite Robert Munsch book? What do you like about those books?
Nicole 05
Dear Nicole,
What books do you like? I like so many books that I can’t choose, but I think it’s stinky socks. I really like when they throw her in a pond to wash her socks.
From Adrian
Dear Adrian,
I like many books, but I forgot the title. What’s your favourite book?
Nicole 05
Dear Adrian,
Robert Munsch sound like a amazing author. I really admire that he became a author with so little education. I have read many of his books when I was younger they are ,so funny. which would be your favourite Robert Munsch book?
Kazu Kibuishi – By Andre
Kazu Kibuishi is a well known author. Kazu was born in 1978. He moved to the United States in 1982. He also use to watch Ultraman. He lived in Tokyo, Japan. His drawings where inspired when he lived there. Kazu started out with a comic strip called Cooper. He wrote the Amulet. Also worked as an animator. He went to the University of Santa Barbara. He earned the YASLA 2006 Best Books for Young Adults Award. He won the Esmier Award. He designed the Harry Potter cover. Kazu Also sold over 10,000 books. He wrote over five books. I recommend Kazu Kibuishi books. they are really awesome!
Laura Numeroff – By Jonah
Laura numeroff grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She was born on July 14, 1953. She was surrounded by art, books and music which encouraged her to write her stories. Instead of being a writer she decided to follow her sister’s idea of becoming a fashion designer. But instead she hated everything about it and decided to be a writer again. Laura Numeroff is the author of tons of books such as If you give a Mouse a cookie, If you take a Mouse to school, If you give a Dog a Doughnut, If you give a Pig a Pancake, If you give a Moose a Muffin, If you give a Pig a Party, and If you take a Mouse to the Movies. They are written in several different languages. She has won both the Quill Award and the
Dear Jonah,
Those books sound great, especially If you give a pig a party.
Which book by Laura Numeroff is your favourite, and why?
Have you read any Laura Numeroff books in a different language?
I’ve read her book If you give a mouse a cookie and I thought it was a great book!
From,
Kelly
Jeff Kinney – By Sharar
Jeff Kinney didn’t have a thought of becoming an author for children. Jeff Kinney was born February 19, 1971 in Maryland. He wanted to be a newspaper cartoonist and never had the thought of becoming a children’s author. Sadly, his comic wasn’t syndicated. In his 90’s. Back to when he was young, he was inspired by one of the books he liked called Judy Blume. Jeff was also motivated by his own family to write and illustrate Diary of a Wimpy Kid. His Diary of a wimpy kid stories sold over 30 million copies globally until 2013. Jeff Kinney was on top of the New York Times best selling author list. The Times Magazine nominated him under 100 most Influential People in the world. He won the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s book award in 2009. Jeff posted the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid on Funbrain.com and it has been visited more than 80 million times till 2013. Many of his accomplishments have been acknowledged by his readers and that’s his greatest accomplishment.
Dear Sharar,
Diary of a Wimpy kid is a good book in my opinion is of Diary of a Wimpy kid is a good book my favorite book is Hard Luck, what book do like most and what one do you like least?
From Nathan.
Jeff Kinney – By John
Jeff kinney was born on Feb 19 1971. He grew up in Fort Washington where he attended Bishop Mcnamara high school. When Jeff Kinney was a kid he liked reading books of authors such as Judy Blume. Jeff Kinney went to university when he realized he could make a comic strip. The success of Igdoef encouraged Jeff to decide on being an author. Diary of a wimpy kid got to one of New York’s bestsellers. Jeff won the Dorothy canfield fisher children’s book award.
Dear John,
Jeff Kinney is an awesome author. When I read his books it makes me laugh so hard that I fall on the floor. My favourite book that he published
is The long haul. What is your favourite book that he published?
Dear John,
Hi John it is me, Boris. I Liked your paragraph. Which one of Jeff’s books do you like the most? I like “The Long Haul”. Jeff is my favourite author.
From Boris
Jeff Kinney – By E.J.
Jeff Kinney was born in Mary land, Fort Washington 1971. He did not want to be an Auther. He wanted to be a cartoonist. He attended Bishop Mc’Narma High School. When he was a kid he really liked reading. He liked reading Judy Blume and Beverly cleary books. He thought of writing the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He worked on diary of a Wimpy Kid for 6 years. He works as a on line game designer and a writer. He wrote a comic strip called Igdoof. He appeared on the diary of a wimpy kid film. He invented poptropica.com. Diary of a wimpy kid was released in April 2007. He has a wife and two children. He wrote a section for men read.
Dear E.J.
I also admire Jeff Kinney’s books too. They’re very creative and inspiring. Greg’s life relates to mine. I’ve got a angry brother.
My sister is like Manny. She Cries most of the time.
That’s why I’m interested in his books
From, Sharar
Dear E.J.
What’s your favourite book?
From, Sharar
Ron Roy – By Ali
Ron Roy is a author that Wright Capital mysteries, A to Z mysteries and calender mysterie. Ron Roy was a shy kid and loved school. His first book was called a thousand pails of water. But ever since he wrote his book, but nobody wanted them. But he did not quit. his first book he had when he was 9 was King Arthur. but now more than 10,000 children are getting his books.
Dear Ali,
Mysteries are awesome, Ron Roy makes chilling scary mysteries. Why do you like mysteries so much,is it scary for you? Would you think Ron Roy is a great author for mysteries. I watch R.L Stines its like mysteries but more scary. Good choice on mysteries for posting.
By,
Alan
Dear Alan,
I like mysteries because there thrilling and adventurous.
From Ali.
Lincoln Peirce – By Claudia
This is the biography of Lincoln Peirce. He was born on October 23, 1963 and grew up in Durham, New Hampshire. In the 5th and 6th grades he made up his own characters. He first began drawing cartoons at Colby College for the third floor newspaper. That’s it for his childhood. He studied at the Skowhegen school of painting and sculpture. In 1988 he had his first paid cartoon job. His first comic came out in 1991 and is featured on poptropica. He did several animated pieces for Nickelodean. He never won any awards he says the are not important. He may earn an award in the future because many kids like his books and read them over and over again. They will tell their friends about his books. He might win an award in the next year or two. He inspires kids to be authors when they grow up. Lincoln Peirce is now working on his 7th book. There are over 200 newspapers with big Nate comics in them. His books are featured on Good Morning America and The Boston Globe. He is now in Portland Main with wife and 2 kids. In my opinion Lincoln Peirce is a great author. I think my kids will be reading his books. His best book will gain an award even though he says they are not important.
Dear Claudia,
My favorite book from Lincoln Peirce is Big Nate.
What is your favorite book from Lincoln Peirce?
From Ali.
Dear Ali,
My favourite book is Big Nate Lives it up it is funny. What is your favourite book from Big Nate?
Dear Cluadia,
My favorite Big Nate book is Big Nate Flip out,
because Big Nate gets hypnotized to be clean.
from Ali.
Dear Claudia,
Your story was interesting. What is your favorite nate the great book? Overall your story was good.
From Amaran