Jon scieszka is also the author of the bestselling ala notable book, the true story of the three little pigs, as well as knights of the kitchen table, and the notsojolly roger. A cd with text read by scieszka and smith is included. The son of louis and shirley scieszka, he was the second oldest among a total of six sons whilst growing up. Jon scieszka is probably best known for his bestselling picture books including the true story of the three little pigs. See the complete jon scieszkas trucktown series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Monica edinger, a teacher in new york, wrote an article about childrens perception of humor of the books arlene sardine by chris raschka and squids will be squids.
Jon scieszkas books are all based on his life living with five brothers. He has since published a number of childrenos books, which are illustrated by his friend lane smith. Tall tales and almost true stories of growing up scieszka by jon scieszka. He wrote and illustrated madam president, john, paul, george and ben, the happy hocky family, the happy hocky family moves to the country, its a book, and grandpa green. Jon scieszkas trucktown by jon scieszka, david shannon. Throw in catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to. This is a memoir of childhood by the library of congress first national ambassador for young peoples literature,childrens author jon scieszka. Smith, lane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has worked as an elementary school teacher and is the founder of, a literacy initiative for boys.
Funny business is a humorous book but beware should it also become a. Childrens author jon scieszka has written two dozen childrens books, including the stinky cheese man and the time warp trio series, but his most recent work is a memoir. Jon scieszka audio books, best sellers, author bio. I get my ideas from having been an elementary school teacher for ten years, growing up with five brothers, being a dad, staring out the window, reading books, staring out the window some more, listening to music, walking around brooklyn, staring out the window again, and then writing stuff down so i dont forget what i was. Jon scieszka comes to the reading tree to promote smash. Books by jon scieszka author of the true story of the 3. Sep 02, 2014 jon scieszka s new series has the winning ingredients that link his clever brilliance in story telling with his knowledge of real science, while at the same time the content combination of. He teaches at the day school in manhattan where he is known as mr. Scieszka rhymes with fresca is a former teacher, having taught every grade from 1st through 8th. From pranks they played on each other to the horrors of handmedown clothing to everything in between, and illustrated with photos from the scieszka.
In 2008, the librarian of congress named him national ambassador for young peopleos literature. Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Delete from selected list scholastic books for kids. The position was created by the library of congress to raise national awareness of the importance of young peoples literature as it relates to lifelong literacy, education, and the development and betterment of the lives of young people. Jon scieszka books list of books by author jon scieszka. Jon scieszka s trucktown by jon scieszka, david shannon, et al. Jon scieszka is the creator of trucktown, including the new york times bestselling smash, crash. Dizzy izzy jon scieszkas trucktown by scieszka, jon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Part memoir, part scrapbook, this hilarious trip down memory lane provides a unique glimpse into the formation of a creative mind and a free spirit. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs. Born in 1954 on the 8th of september, the future writer to be jon scieszka was born and raised in the area of flint, michigan in the united states.
Jon scieszka has 164 books on goodreads with 529183 ratings. Together with illustrator lane smith, he created bestselling picture books including the stinky cheese man. Scieszkas whimsical webpage includes a biography and information about his books and series. Scieszka, an avid reader in his youth, said that he found such schoolroom staples as the dick and jane. Childrens author jon scieszka has written two dozen childrens books, including the. I checked it out from the local library because it was being touted for possible newbery honors back in january 2009. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jon scieszka books online. For example, the stinky cheese man to the true story of 3 little pigs. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Browse jon scieszkas bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. This latest whimsical work from scieszka and smith the true. Awards for jon scieszka your guide to fiction books. Jon scieszka is the national ambassador for childrens literature emeritus and the bestselling author of more than twentyfive books for kids, including the stinky cheese man and other fairly stupid tales, math curse, robot zot. Funny business is a humorous book but beware should it also become a howto book for aspiring juvenile delinquents.
Part memoir, part scrapbook, this hilarious trip down memory lane provides a. We talk to scieszka about his new book frank einstein and the antimatter motor, in which frank einstein, kid genius and inventor, is staying with his grandfather while his parents travel to antarctica. Jon scieszka is one of the most important, iconic, and wellloved voices in childrens literature. Jon scieszka books, author biography, and reading level. Jon scieszka, born september 8, 1954, flint, michigan, u. Jon scieszka on how to get kids to love reading tip. Jon scieszka was appointed the first national ambassador for young peoples literature in january 2008. Jon scieszka, viking it and liking it the time warp trio edition.
A blackandwhite school photo of his younger brother gregg, complete with hunched shoulders, bow tie, and angelic smile concludes the chapter, along with scieszkas comment that gregg s collarbone got good at fixing itself. From jon scieszka state college area school district. Bush and the guests at the national book festival black tie gala a few weeks back, i had the privilege of meeting the national ambassador for young peoples literature, jon scieszka, at a book signing event hosted by tree top kids in arlington. He moved to new york city and was hired to do illustrations for various publications including time, mother jones, and ms he is a childrens book author and an illustrator. Jon scieszkas most popular book is the true story of the 3 little pigs. Nov 29, 2008 childrens author jon scieszka has written two dozen childrens books, including the stinky cheese man and the time warp trio series, but his most recent work is a memoir. Jon founded guys read to encourage a passion for reading among young boys, with the philosophy that boys love to read most.
Dec 21, 2008 knucklehead is scieszkas own tall tale, a memoir organized like a collection of snapshots about growing up with five brothers in the flint, mich. His work as an elementary school teacher and as founder of a literacy initiative for boys. June 2005 gordon mcalpin features an interview with jon scieszka childrens book writer jon scieszka has been one busy guy lately. From his classic picture books the true story of the three little. Sheshk which phonetically resembles sciezka, the polish word for path born september 8, 1954 is an american childrens writer, best known for picture books created with the illustrator lane smith. Jon scieszka was the first national ambassador for young peoples literature in the usa. He was the second of six brothers, whom he speaks of often and influenced his writing as an adult.
Aug 17, 2014 youre invited to meet jon scieszka for a reading and signing of his brandnew middle grade book, frank einstein and the antimatter motor. Jon grew up as the secondoldest of six brothers in a polish catholic family in flint, michigan, in the late 50s and 60s, and. According to scieszka, he writes books because he loves to make kids laugh. Jon scieszkas fiction books are always funny, think of the stinky cheese man and try not to laugh. To the lively, colorful, wonderful pack of scieszka boys, jim, jon, tom, gregg, brian and jeffrey, you were blessed to have this beautiful man be your dad.
Jon scieszka is the funniest kids writer in america, hands down. He became an elementary school teacher and found that his students liked the funny stories that he enjoyed telling. An amusing book about dealing with numbers in everyday life. Jon is a former school teacher and an avid promoter of literacy. The true story of the 3 little pigs jon scieszka, a. Jon scieszka born september 8, 1954 is an american childrens writer, best known for picture.
Jon scieszka rhymes with fresca was born on september 8th, 1954 in flint, michigan to his parents louis, an elementary school teacher, and shirley, a nurse. Knucklehead is scieszkas own tall tale, a memoir organized like a collection of snapshots about growing up with five brothers in the flint, mich. The homepage of scieszkas project supporting reading choices for boys includes book lists, ideas for book clubs, and more. The true story of the three little pigs scieszka, jon, smith, lane on. Neal shusterman, shannon hale, kenneth oppel, eric s. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Jon scieszkas new series has the winning ingredients that link his clever brilliance in story telling with his knowledge of real science, while at the same time the content combination of.
All of the brothersjim, jon, tom, gregg, brian, and jeffspilled out. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. It tells the story behind the author of the books from my childhood. Only the amazing talents of jon scieszka and lane smith, the team who created math curse, could make science so much fun. Jon scieszka is currently considered a single author. Throw in catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, tv shows, jokes told at family dinner, and the result is knucklehead. Before we jump into this interview with bestselling childrens and middlegrade author jon scieszka about how and why kids read, lets establish his cred on the matter. He has worked as an elementary school teacher and is the founder. A madcap variation of the cumulative nursery rhyme, this time beginning when jack writes a. Essay my notes from by jon scieszka brothers are the guys you stick with and stick up for e scieszka brothers are scattered all over the country now, but. He is also a nationally recognized reading advocate, and the founder of guys read. Jon founded guys read to encourage a passion for reading among young boys, with the. Amid the laughs, my sons collect ideas and ponder schemes that routinely end in stitches, property damage or both. Which explains why we have a lot of pictures of gregg looking like a thirdgrade.
Each chapter is about a small adventure he had growing up. Ambassador scieszka wearing his ambassador medal, reading knucklehead to president and mrs. His titles with jon scieszka have included the caldecott honor winner the stinky cheese man, the true story of the 3 little pigs, math curse, and science verse. The jon scieszkas trucktown book series by multiple authors includes books smash.