Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Poet
Children's author |
| gptkbp:activeYears |
1967
present |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Ruth_Schwartz_Award
NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
September 8, 1940
|
| gptkbp:bornIn |
gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:David_Catrow
gptkb:Marilyn_Janovitz gptkb:Chris_Raschka gptkb:Yumi_Heo |
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
Innovative poetic forms
Creating memorable characters Encouraging reading among children Promoting poetry for children |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Influence on children's literature
Inspiration for young poets Legacy in children's poetry Popularity in schools and libraries Recognition_in_educational_settings |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_California,_Los_Angeles
|
| gptkbp:famousFor |
Children's poetry
Humorous poetry |
| gptkbp:firstPublished |
The New Kid on the Block
The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight |
| gptkbp:genre |
Children's literature
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Jack Prelutsky
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Dr._Seuss
gptkb:Shel_Silverstein |
| gptkbp:inspiredBy |
Nature
Childhood experiences Everyday life |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Playful language
Engaging illustrations Rhyming verse |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
The New Kid on the Block
A Pizza the Size of the Sun The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Writer
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Joan_Prelutsky
|
| gptkbp:website |
www.jackprelutsky.com
|