Arielle North Olson facts for kids

Arielle North Olson is an American author. She writes books especially for children. Her family has a long history of writing. She continues this tradition today.

A Family of Writers

Arielle North Olson comes from a family of talented writers. Her father was the famous author Sterling North. He wrote the beloved book Rascal. This book is about a boy and his pet raccoon.

Arielle's aunt, Jessica Nelson North, was also a writer. She was a poet and an editor. Arielle and her family help protect her father's writings. They own the copyrights to his work.

Her family's writing tradition goes back many years. Her great-grandparents were pioneers in Wisconsin. Some of her great-uncles wrote stories about their family. These stories might have inspired her father and aunt to become writers.

Today, Arielle lives in St. Louis, Missouri. She has three children and seven grandchildren.

Her Books

Arielle North Olson is known for her wonderful children's books. She has written several popular stories. These books are enjoyed by young readers everywhere.

Her published books include:

• Hurry Home Grandma
• Noah's Cats and the Devil's Fire
• The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter

Besides writing her own books, Arielle has also helped edit other collections. She helped put together scary stories from around the world.

She edited these books:

• Ask the Bones: Scary Stories from Around the World
• More Bones: Scary Stories From Around The World

For 27 years, Arielle also reviewed children's books. She shared her thoughts on new books for the St. Louis Post Dispatch newspaper.