Author Safari

	CHILDREN'S AUTHOR
	FACT FINDING SAFARI

Directions
Test your knowledge about some noted children's authors by answering the questions in the table below. Click on the web link after each question to hunt for the answers. If you have a favorite author and want to write questions and link to the author's webpage, we can gladly add your section. Just email the webmaster and send in your author questions and the websites with the answers. We want to include your class!

Jerdine Nolen	Questions In what state was Jerdine Nolen born? What was one of her favorite words as a child? What other jobs has she had besides being an author?	Jerdine Nolen's Website
Mike Thaler	Questions In what city was Mr. Thaler born? What was the name of Mr. Thaler's first cartoon story? What is the last name of the teacher in The Teacher from the Black Lagoon?	Mike Thaler's Website
Jeff Brown	Questions What was the name of Mr. Brown's first book? In what city was Mr. Brown born? How many books did Mr. Brown write about Stanley Lambchop?	Jeff Brown's Life Story
Mordicai Gerstein the most recent Caldecott medal	Questions In what city was Mr. Gerstein born? What award did Mr. Gerstein win in January 2004? What does Mr. Gerstein's wife do for a living?	Mordicai Gerstein's Official Website
Tomie DePaola	Questions In what state was Tomie DePaola born? What was the name of the first book Tomie DePaola wrote and illustrated? In what state does Tomie DePaola live right now?	Tomie DePaola's Website
Jan Brett	Questions Where did Jan Brett grow up? What is the name of Jan Brett's husband? What does Jan Brett study to find a starting point for her children's books?	Jan Brett's Website
Margie Palatini	Questions In what state was Margie Palatini born? Which member of Margie Palatini's family helps her decide if her books are funny enough? What were Margie Palatini's favorite books when she was a little girl?	Margie Palatini's Website
Eric Carle	Questions What is the title of the first book written and illustrated by Eric Carle? What materials does Eric Carle use to make his pictures? Which of his books is Eric Carle's favorite and why?	The Official Eric Carle Web Site
Judy Blume	Questions What were Judy Blume's favorite books as a child? Where does Judy Blume get the ideas for her books? What are Judy Blume's tips about writing from the inside?	Judy Blume's Home Base
Beatrix Potter	Questions When and where was Beatirx Potter born? What real animals provided the inspiration for many of Beatrix Potter's characters? What other subjects in nature did Beatrix Potter paint?	Biography of Beatrix Pottter
Ezra Jack Keats	Questions How did Keats' father feel about his son's interest in art? How did Keats contribute to multiculturalism in children's literature? How did Keats make his books?	Ezra Jack Keats: A Multimedia Exhibition
Dr. Seuss	Questions What is Dr. Seuss' full name? What are the three main elements in Dr. Seuss stories? What did Dr. Seuss believe that children want from reading?	Meet Dr. Seuss!

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