I recently completed an author study on Laura Kvasnosky. This post if a brief introduction to her works and accomplishments. If you look to the right side bar you will also find a book trailer to her newest book, prefect for the holidays!
Kvasnosky’s
first book, What
Shall I Dream? was sold in 1992 to
Dutton Publishing. They were only interested in her story line and turned down
her illustrations. She recalls feeling a slight sting of disappointment but was
still so pleased to finally be a published author. Her next two works were One, Two,
Three, Play with Me! and Pink, Red, Blue, What
are You? These were
durable board books focused on the needs of early childhood and learning to
counting and colors.
She continued to write
and illustrate for other writers. Her first few books were realistic fiction.
She is now focused on modern fantasy with themes of friendship, loyalty, and
forgiveness. Her newest works are a part of the popular series Zelda and Ivy. Kvasnosky says her family
is the source for all her characters. The personalities and relationships of
her four siblings, two children, and husband are found in all fifteen of her
books. She was also been honored by many
awards like the Theodor Seuss
Geisel Award, American Library Association Notable Children's Book, Oppenheim Best Book Gold Award, and 1998 Blue Ribbon List, Center for Children's Books.
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