J. C. Greenburg
J. C. (Judith) Greenburg is the author of the Andrew Lost children's books.[1][2][3][4] Her books blend science and adventure with fun.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Greenburg is the daughter of Alphonse Wickroski, a chemist, and Sabina Wickroski.[6] Greenburg completed her undergraduate degree as well as a master's degree in English literature and education at the University of Connecticut.[6] Prior to February 1998, she worked for Worth Publishers as a textbook editor.[6]
Honors and awards
[edit]- 2003 Golden Duck Award for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature, Middle Grades (Andrew Lost series)[7]
- In April 2018, Greenburg was a featured speaker at the Esther Banker Memorial Series at the Byram Shubert Library in Greeenwich, Connecticut.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Greenburg married Dan Greenburg, in October 1998.[6] Dan Greenburg has also published books, including The Zack Files series.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ Yusko, Shauna; Mandell, Phyllis Levy (January 2005). "Andrew Lost, Books 1-4". School Library Journal. 51 (1) – via Literary Reference Center Plus. ProQuest 211809206
- ^ Leach, Pat (December 2002). "In the Bathroom (Book)". School Library Journal. 48 (12) – via Literary Reference Center Plus. ProQuest 211744283
- ^ Northrup, Mary (May 2007). "On the Dog". Book Links. 16 (5): 60. ProQuest 197224556
- ^ Mendlesohn, Farah (April 2004). "Is There Any Such Thing as Children's Science Fiction?: A Position Piece". The Lion and The Unicorn. 28 (2): 284–313. ProQuest 221770274
- ^ Mahesh, Vanishree (12 January 2011). "Science books can be fun: Book It!". Daily News and Analysis. ProQuest 837004327
- ^ a b c d "WEDDINGS; Judith Wilson and Dan Greenburg". The New York Times. October 18, 1998. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ Zvirin, Stephanie (April 15, 2004). "Editor's Notes". The Booklist. 100 (16): 1436. ProQuest 235521968
- ^ "Things to do in and around Greenwich". GreenwichTime. 2018-04-01. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
- ^ "J. C. Greenburg". Baker & Taylor Author Biographies. January 3, 2000 – via Literary Reference Center Plus.
- ^ "Author Information". Kidsreads.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
External links
[edit]- Internet Speculative Fiction Database - Summary Bibliography: J. C. Greenburg
- Biography on original Andrew Lost website
- Biography on Random House website
- Biography on Kidsreads website Archived 2006-05-15 at the Wayback Machine
- Biography on Kids@Random website
- J. C. Greenburg at Library of Congress, with 16 library catalog records 2002–2007
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