Sara Pennypacker
Encyclopedia
Sara Pennypacker, born in Massachusetts
, is an author
of children's literature
who was awarded the Golden Kite Award
for Pierre In Love.
She has written thirteen children's books, including the those in the Clementine and Stuart series. Clementine has been touted as the new Ramona Quimby
(from the much loved Ramona series by Beverly Cleary
.)
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, is an author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
of children's literature
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
who was awarded the Golden Kite Award
Golden Kite Award
The Golden Kite Awards are given annually by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators to recognize excellence in children’s literature. Instituted in 1972, the Golden Kite Awards are the only children’s literary award judged by a jury of peers...
for Pierre In Love.
She has written thirteen children's books, including the those in the Clementine and Stuart series. Clementine has been touted as the new Ramona Quimby
Ramona Quimby
Ramona Geraldine Quimby is a character from a series of novels by Beverly Cleary. She starts out in the Henry Huggins series as the pestering little sister of Henry's friend Beatrice, called "Beezus" by Ramona and her family. She was given a larger role in the novel Beezus and Ramona...
(from the much loved Ramona series by Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary is an American author. Educated at colleges in California and Washington, she worked as a librarian before writing children's books. Cleary has written more than 30 books for young adults and children. Some of her best-known characters are Henry Huggins, Ribsy, Beatrice Quimby, her...
.)
Clementine Books
- Clementine (2006)
- The Talented Clementine (2007)
- Clementine's Letter (2008)
- Clementine, Friend of the Week (2010)
- Clementine and the Family Meeting (2011)
Flat Stanley Books
- The Mount Rushmore Calamity (2009)
- The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery (2009)
- The Japanese Ninja Surprise (2009)
- The Intrepid Canadian Expedition (2009)