Elisa Kleven is an American children's writer and illustrator of 30 books.[1][2] She grew up in Los Angeles and currently resides near San Francisco.[3][4] Her titles have been Booklist editor's choices, and PBS and Rainbow Book selections.[5]
Kleven has written several children's books including the Paper Princess series,[6]The Puddle Pail and The Lion and the Little Red Bird. Her first book was Ernst, a story about a creative crocodile named Ernst, whose tendency to wonder "what if" mirrors the author's own.[7]
In addition to writing her own books, Kleven has also illustrated books by other writers, such as Abuela by Arthur Dorros,[8]De Colores by Jose Luis Orozco, Angels Watching Over Me by Julia Durano,[9] and The Weaver by Thacher Hurd.[10]
Kirkus Reviews said of her children's book Welcome Home Mouse, "Every word and brush stroke is spot-on in this luminous celebration of creativity, conservation and compassion."[13]Kirkus Reviews noted of A Monster in the House "a wondrously silly tale ... expect laughter".[14] Time Out New York noted Welcome Home, Mouse's intricate illustrations.[15]Publishers Weekly said of A Monster in the House, “ Kleven honestly portrays the mixed feelings of affection and annoyance that siblings often have for one another."[16]
Booklist gave Kleven a starred review for her illustrations in Abuela saying, "Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that will mesmerize youngsters. These are pages to be studied again and again...this book is a jewel."[17]Publishers Weekly said of The Dancing Deer and the Foolish Hunter, “Kleven's signature kaleidoscopic blend of color and texture and her respect for nature theme never disappoint.” [18]
elisa, kleven, american, children, writer, illustrator, books, grew, angeles, currently, resides, near, francisco, titles, have, been, booklist, editor, choices, rainbow, book, selections, contents, career, response, references, external, linkscareer, editklev. Elisa Kleven is an American children s writer and illustrator of 30 books 1 2 She grew up in Los Angeles and currently resides near San Francisco 3 4 Her titles have been Booklist editor s choices and PBS and Rainbow Book selections 5 Contents 1 Career 2 Response 3 References 4 External linksCareer EditKleven has written several children s books including the Paper Princess series 6 The Puddle Pail and The Lion and the Little Red Bird Her first book was Ernst a story about a creative crocodile named Ernst whose tendency to wonder what if mirrors the author s own 7 In addition to writing her own books Kleven has also illustrated books by other writers such as Abuela by Arthur Dorros 8 De Colores by Jose Luis Orozco Angels Watching Over Me by Julia Durano 9 and The Weaver by Thacher Hurd 10 Kleven is a member of the Society of Children s Book Writers and Illustrators 11 She has been recognized nationally with awards and honors from the American Library Association The New York Times the Junior Library Guild School Library Journal and the American Institute of Graphic Arts 12 Response EditKirkus Reviews said of her children s book Welcome Home Mouse Every word and brush stroke is spot on in this luminous celebration of creativity conservation and compassion 13 Kirkus Reviews noted of A Monster in the House a wondrously silly tale expect laughter 14 Time Out New York noted Welcome Home Mouse s intricate illustrations 15 Publishers Weekly said of A Monster in the House Kleven honestly portrays the mixed feelings of affection and annoyance that siblings often have for one another 16 Booklist gave Kleven a starred review for her illustrations in Abuela saying Each illustration is a masterpiece of color line and form that will mesmerize youngsters These are pages to be studied again and again this book is a jewel 17 Publishers Weekly said of The Dancing Deer and the Foolish Hunter Kleven s signature kaleidoscopic blend of color and texture and her respect for nature theme never disappoint 18 References Edit Scholastic SCBWI About Elisa Kleven Elisa Kleven web site http www elisakleven com aboutelisa html Archived 2012 07 08 at the Wayback Machine accessed May 3 2012 Aline Pereira Interview with author illustrator Elisa Kleven Paper Tigers February 2009 http www papertigers org interviews archived interviews ekleven html Elisakleven Archived from the original on 2016 03 04 Retrieved 2013 06 25 Amazon Publishers Weekly Elisakleven Archived from the original on 2016 03 04 Retrieved 2013 06 26 Kirkus review Angels Watching Over Me Kirkus review of The Weaver SCBWI Elisa Kleven Transatlantic Agency Archived from the original on 2013 06 28 Retrieved 2013 06 25 Kirkus review A Monster in the House Review Kirkus Reviews September 1st 1998 https www kirkusreviews com book reviews elisa kleven a monster in the house Carolyn Juris Picture book pick Welcome Home Mouse by Elisa Kleven Time Out New York Sep 28 2010 http timeoutnewyorkkids com things to do time out kids blog 68389 picture book pick welcome home mouse by elisa kleven Publishers Weekly review Booklist review Publishers Weekly ReviewExternal links Edit nbsp Children s literature portalOfficial site Points of View article written by Elisa Kleven Interview with Lauren Joblonski on the Lib Magazine website Interview on the Latin Baby Book Club website Interview with Jennifer Bertman Interview on Dream Jam World Podcast 47 on childrensbookradio interview in the Montclair Elementary School newspaper Otter Tales Short interview on the Zen Sanity blog article project about Kleven and her books by Micaela Folan Biography on encyclopedia com Article found in The Children s Book Review by Nicki Richesin Article on the Arne Nixon Center for the study of Children s Literature website review for A Carousel Tale Review of Glasswings A Butterfly Story by Publishers Weekly Review of Glasswings A Butterfly Story on the Kirkus Reviews website review of Sun Bread on Publishers Weekly Review of The Dancing Deer and the Foolish Hunter on Publishers Weekly Review of The Magic Maguey on Publishers Weekly Short review of Cozy Light Cozy Night by Barbara A Ward Synopsis and praise for Welcome Home Mouse on Kepler s Book Magazines website Short review of Welcome Home Mouse on the Kirkus Reviews website review of Isla on the Publishers Weekly website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Elisa Kleven amp oldid 1106197296, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
