Jon scieszka biography author richards

          JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / General Jon Richards is an award-winning author of non-fiction books for children....

          Jon Scieszka (1954-) Biography

          Last name rhymes with "Fresca"; born 1954, in Flint, MI; Education: Attended Culver Military Academy; Albion College, B.A., 1976; Columbia University, M.F.A., 1980.

          Welcome to the Richards Free Library Kids' Catalog!

        1. Welcome to the Richards Free Library Kids' Catalog!
        2. Author: Jon Richards.
        3. JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / General Jon Richards is an award-winning author of non-fiction books for children.
        4. In the fifth book of the New York Times bestselling Frank Einstein series, Frank Einstein (kid genius, scientist, and inventor) and his best friend, Watson.
        5. With the evil SPHDZ in control of the Brainwave, is there any hope left for mankind or hamsterkind?

          6. Hobbies and other interests: "Many."

          Addresses

          Agent—c/o Author Mail, Viking Penguin, 375 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014-3658.

          Career

          Writer. Previously worked at Manhattan Day School, New York, NY, elementary school teacher, beginning 1980.

          Has also worked as a painter, a lifeguard, and a magazine writer.

          Honors Awards

          New York Times Best Books of the Year citation, American Library Association (ALA) Notable Children's Book citation, Maryland Black-eyed Susan Picture Book Award, and Parenting Reading Magic Award, all 1989, all for The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!; New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year citation, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year citation, Booklist Children's Editors' Top-of-the-List citation, and ALA Notable Chil