Jon Scieszka

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkbp:active_years 1989-present
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:animated_series
Stage plays
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Scholastic_Corporation
gptkb:The_Library_of_Congress
gptkbp:award gptkb:Caldecott_Honor
gptkb:Children's_Choice_Book_Award
gptkbp:birth_date September 8, 1954
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Flint,_Michigan,_USA
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:David_Shannon
gptkb:Lane_Smith
gptkb:Chris_Van_Dusen
gptkb:Adam_Rex
gptkbp:education B. A. in English from Albion College
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Guys_Read
gptkbp:genre gptkb:children's_literature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jon Scieszka
gptkbp:influenced Illustrators
Children's authors
Graphic novel authors
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Dr._Seuss
gptkb:Roald_Dahl
gptkbp:involved_in Educational programs
Storytelling events
Promoting literacy
Children's book advocacy
gptkbp:known_for Humorous illustrations
Innovative storytelling
Interactive storytelling
Creating memorable characters
Appealing to both children and adults
Engaging reluctant readers
Humor in children's literature
Cultural references in children's books
Illustrative collaborations
Subverting traditional fairy tales
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Time_Warp_Trio
gptkb:The_Stinky_Cheese_Man_and_Other_Fairly_Stupid_Tales
Knucklehead
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:educators
gptkb:Writer
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Random_House
gptkb:Simon_&_Schuster
gptkb:Scholastic_Inc.
gptkb:Viking_Press
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York,_USA
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Cynthia_Scieszka
gptkbp:translated_into Multiple languages
gptkbp:website http://www.jonsciezka.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Steig
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4