Scholastics author biography page for jon scieszka
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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.
Scholastics author biography page for jon scieszka
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