Jerry Pinkney

by Lisa M. Bolt Simons, Michael Byers (Illustrator)

Overview

Explore the life and career of writer and poet Jerry Pinkney, author of Soapstone Signs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515735571
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Your Favorite Authors
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.94(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	720L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Michael Byers uses his optimistic and whimsical attitude to create fun, dynamic, and emotionally driven illustrations. His line work is deliberate and full of energy achieving an instant organic feel to his images. Michael loves a great cup of coffee, listening to great music, and watching stand up comedy. He lives in lovely Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with his wife and two cats. When he's not doing illustrations you can find him drawing.

Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 60 nonfiction children’s books, as well as four middle grade “choose your path” novels and an adult history book. She’s twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children’s Literature. She’s also received two Minnesota State Arts Board grants and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Artist As a Living 4

Chapter 2 Encouragement and Honors 8

Chapter 3 "Storyteller at Heart" 12

Chapter 4 Lifetime Artist 20

Timeline 22

Glossary 23

Read More 24

Internet Sites 24

Index 24

Interviews

Kids love to learn about the authors of their favorite books. Easy-to-read biographies, fun illustrations, and informative fact boxes will feed a young reader's need to find out more.