Barbara M. Joosse facts for kids

Barbara M. Joosse (born February 18, 1949) is a well-known American writer for children. She has been creating stories for over thirty years. Barbara has published many books, including picture books for younger kids and chapter books for older readers. She hopes her stories help us see what makes people similar and what makes them unique. Her books are popular around the world and have been translated into twenty-eight languages.

Barbara Joosse was born in Grafton, Wisconsin. She was born on February 18, 1949. She went to college in Wisconsin. She studied at the University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point. Later, she earned her degree from the University of Wisconsin--Madison in 1970. She also took creative writing classes at the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee. Barbara is a member of important writing groups. These include the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Awards for Barbara Joosse's Books

Barbara Joosse's books have won many awards. These awards show how much people love her stories.

Mama, Do You Love Me? Awards

• Golden Kite Award, 1991
• California Children's Book Award, 1992

I Love You the Purplest Award

• Council for Wisconsin Writers, Archer Eckblad Award

Wild Willie and King Kyle, Detectives Award

• Austrian Honor Book

Lewis and Papa: Adventure on the Santa Fe Trail Award

• Nevada Young Reader's Award

Stars in the Darkness Award

• "Living the Dream" book award, 2002

Nugget and Darling Award

• Wisconsin Library Association, Outstanding Achievement

Books by Barbara Joosse

Here is a list of some of the wonderful books Barbara Joosse has written.

• Losers Fight Back: a Wee Willie Mystery, Clarion Books, 1994. ISBN: 0-395-62335-9
• Morning Chair, Clarion Books, 1995. ISBN: 0-395-62337-5
• I Love You the Purplest, Chronicle Books, 1996. ISBN: 0-8118-0718-5
• Nugget & Darling, Clarion Books, 1997. ISBN: 0-395-64571-9
• Ghost Trap: A Wild Willie Mystery, Clarion Books, 1998. ISBN: 0-395-66587-6
• Lewis & Papa, Chronicle Books, 1998. ISBN: 0-8118-1959-0
• Snow Day!, Houghton Mifflin, 1999. ISBN: 0-395-96890-9
• Alien Brain Fryout: a Wee Willie Mystery, Clarion Books, 2000. ISBN: 0-395-68964-3
• Ghost Wings, Chronicle Books, 2001. ISBN: 0-8118-2164-1
• Houseful of Christmas, Henry Holt, 2001. ISBN: 0-8050-6391-9
• Mama, Do You Love Me?, Chronicle Books, 2001. ISBN: 0-8118-3212-0
• Stars in the Darkness, Chronicle Books, 2002. ISBN: 0-8118-2168-4
• Bad Dog School, Clarion Books, 2004. ISBN: 0-618-13331-3
• Hot City, Philomel, 2004. ISBN: 0-399-23640-6
• Nikolai, the Only Bear, Philomel Books, 2005. ISBN: 0-399-23884-0
• Papa, Do You Love Me?, Chronicle Books, 2005. ISBN: 0-8118-4265-7
• Dead Guys Talk (a Wild Willie Mystery), 2006, Clarion.
• Wind-Wild Dog, 2006, Holt.
• Please Is a Good Word to Say, 2007, Philomel.
• Grandma Calls Me Beautiful, 2008, Chronicle Books.
• In the Night Garden, 2008, Holt.
• Love Is a Good Thing to Feel, 2008, Philomel.
• Roawr!, 2009, Philomel.
• Friends (Mostly) 2010, Greenwillow.
• Fuzzy Peeps, 2010, Greenwillow.
• Higgledy-Piggledy Chicks, 2010 Greenwillow.
• Sleepover at Gramma's House, 2010, Philomel.
• Dog Parade, 2011, Harcourt.
• Old Robert and the Troubadour Cats, 2011, Philomel.
• Lovabye, Dragon, Candlewick.
• Hooray Parade, Viking.