Jonathan (Paul) London ()
(With Joseph Bruchac) Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back:A Native American Year of Moons, illustrated by Thomas Locker, Philomel Books (New York, NY),
The Lion Who Had Asthma, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott, Albert Whitman (Morton Grove, IL),
Froggy Gets Dressed, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz, Viking (New York, NY),
Gray Fox, illustrated by Robert Sauber, Viking (New York, NY),
(With Lanny Pinola) Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale, illustrated by Sylvia Lang, Chronicle Books (Boston, MA),
The Owl Who Became the Moon, illustrated by Ted Rand, Dutton (New York, NY),
Into This Night We Are Rising, illustrated by G. Brian Karas, Viking (New York, NY),
Voices of the Wild, illustrated by Wayne McCloughlin, Crown (New York, NY),
The Eyes of Gray Wolf, illustrated by Jon Van Zyles, Chronicle Books (Boston, MA),
Hip Cat (picture book), illustrated by Woodleigh Hubbard, Chronicle Books (Boston, MA),
A Koala for Katie: An Adoption Story, illustrated by Cynthia Jabar, Albert Whitman (Morton Grove, IL),
Let's Go, Froggy!, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz, Viking (New York, NY),
Liplap's Wish, illustrated by Syl
About Jonathan London
From Penguin Group
&#; and see my autobiography Tell Me A Story
&#;My ideas for stories come from experiences I&#;ve had, or from dreams or leap right out of my head—from my ever-active imagination,&#; explains Jonathan London, who burst on the children&#;s book scene in with the publication of three picture books including Froggy Gets Dressed. Since then he has published more than books, including the popular Froggy series and the young adult novel, Where&#;s Home?
&#;There are worlds of possibility within our own imaginations from which we can create stories that can make someone want to cry or laugh, play a saxophone or make a snowman. This act of writing, for me, is a part of my celebration of life, a way to give back a little for all that I have been given. A kind of thanks.&#;
Jonathan London started writing poetry in his late teens. Although he received a Masters Degree in Social Sciences and never formally studied literature or creative writing, he began to consider himself a &#;writer&#; about the time he graduated from college. After college he became a dancer in a modern dance company and worked at numerous low-paying jobs as
Jonathan London (author) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jonathan London | |
|---|---|
| Born | () March 11, (age 78) Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | San Jose State University (M.A.) |
| Spouse(s) | Maureen Weisenberger |
| Children | Aaron London, Sean London |
Jonathan London (born March 11, ) is an American writer of children’s books, best known as the author of the popular Froggy series.
Early life
London was born in Brooklyn, New York. His father was a career Navy officer and London lived with his parents and brother Jeff on or near Navy bases all over the country, including Puerto Rico, until he was 18 years old. In college at San Jose State University he studied history and social sciences but became a poet. After receiving an MA in Social Sciences he joined a dance company in San Francisco, wrote poetry and short fiction, and travelled around the world.
Career
London published around poems and short stories in literary magazines, worked in a union labor job, and didn’t make a living as a children’s book author until he was His first published picture books were first told to his sons when they asked him to tell them a story. Aaron was five and
Jonathan (Paul) London ()
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Booklist, March 1, , Karen Hutt, review of ThirteenMoons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons, p. ; January 15, , Kay Weisman, review of The Owl Who Became the Moon, p. , Emily Melton, review of Gray Fox, p. ; January 15, , Emily Melton, review of Gray Fox, p. ; November 1, , Janice Del Negro, review of Voices of the Wild, p. ; March 15, , Mary Harris Veeder, review of Honey Paw and Lightfoot, p. ; April 1, , Janice Del Negro, review of Like Butter on Pancakes, p. ; December 15, , Janice Del Negro, review of Master Elk and the Mountain Lion, p. ; January 1, , Hazel Rochman, review of Red Wolf Country, p. ; June 1, , Hazel Rochman, review of Froggy Goes to School, p. ; July, , Kay Weisman, review of Jackrabbit, p. ; November 1, , GraceAnne A. DeCandido, review of Moshi Moshi; April 15, , Stephanie Zvirin, review of Shawn and Keeper Show-and-Tell, p. ; January 1, , Ellen Mandel, review of Panther: Shadow of the Swamp, p. , Carolyn Phelan, review of Gone Again Ptarmigan, p. ; June 1, , Gillian Engberg, reviews of White Water and Froggy Eats Out, p. ; December 1, , Carolyn Phelan, review of C
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