The Cat and the Fiddle re-opens, after a long hiatus.
Much has occurred, meanwhile. I've been teaching, writing, researching, and working on a new website, where I'll be posting news about my appearances, classes and books, such as my latest, The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau.
For which Eerdmans has created a remarkable trailer.
At TC&TF, I'll be posting, now and then, interviews, thoughts on children's literature, and the writing thereof. More later.
Michelle Markel's books for children span a variety of genres including fiction, non-fiction and creative non-fiction. Her critically acclaimed biographies include BRAVE GIRL: CLARA AND THE SHIRTWAIST MAKERS' STRIKE OF 1909 and THE FANTASTIC JUNGLES OF HENRI ROUSSEAU. Michelle teaches a class in Writing the Picture Book at UCLA Extension's Writers Program and is a founding member of CAN!, the Children’s Authors Network.
BRAVE GIRL: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909, Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
My Latest Artist Biography
THE FANTASTIC JUNGLES OF HENRI ROUSSEAU:Illustrated by Amanda Hall
News
Honors for The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau: 2013 PEN/Steven Kroll Award for Picture Book Writing, Junior Library Guild, one of the New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading for Sharing, Booklist's Top Ten Arts Books for Youth, top 10 picture books of 2012 by The Guardian UK, a Bank St. College of Education Best Children's Book of 2013, Parents' Choice Gold Award, Red Clover Nominee.
Tyrannosaurus Math
Illustrated by Doug Cushman
Presentations
For information about school visits and other types of presentations visit my website.
Cat & Fiddle image copyright 2009 by Sara Arditti. Sara Arditti is an artist and illustrator living internationally. She may be reached at Saraarditti@yahoo.com