Barry Louis Polisar facts for kids
Barry Louis Polisar is a super cool author and singer-songwriter. He writes lots of children's music, children's books, poems, and stories that kids love!
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What Barry Louis Polisar Does
Barry Louis Polisar travels all over the United States and Europe. He visits schools and libraries as a special guest author. He loves to share his stories and songs with kids.
He has won the Parents' Choice Award five times! That's a big deal. He has even performed in famous places like The White House, The Smithsonian, and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Imagine singing for the President!
Barry has written songs for popular shows like Sesame Street. He also had his own Emmy Award-winning TV show for children. You might have even seen him on The Learning Channel.
He works with groups that help kids learn to read. Librarians and teachers really like his work. They say he's great at getting kids excited about reading!
His Famous Song
In 1977, Barry wrote a song called "All I Want Is You." This song became super famous when it was used in the movie Juno. It played right at the start of the film!
You might have also heard this song in commercials. It's been used for the National Lottery (United Kingdom), Honda Civic cars, and even Del Monte Foods.
A Tribute Album
In 2010, a special album was made to honor Barry Louis Polisar. It's called We're Not Kidding! A Tribute to Barry Louis Polisar. This album has two discs and features 60 of his songs.
Many different artists covered his songs for the album. Even Barry's son, Evan Polisar, sang on it!
About His Life
Barry Louis Polisar was born in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Maryland. He started his amazing career when he moved to Montgomery County, Maryland.
Awards and Honors
Barry Louis Polisar has won many awards for his work:
- His TV show, Field Trip, won two Emmy Awards in its first season.
- His music recordings have won five different Parents' Choice Awards.
- In 2008, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Children's Music Web. This was for being a special voice for kids for over 30 years!
- He has won many Children's Music Web Awards for best children's recordings and songs.
- His book Insect Soup won a Parents' Guide Award for being an outstanding children's book.
- His video Scrapbook won a National Media Gold Award.
- He has also won two Maryland State Artist Awards.
- His recording Old Dogs, New Tricks was named one of the "twenty best Children's Recordings of all time" by the American Library Association.
- The Maryland Library Association gave him a special award. They recognized his "contributions on behalf of children of all ages." They also praised his "ability to communicate with children and excite them to read."
His Music Albums
Barry Louis Polisar has released many albums over the years. Here are some of them:
- Old Enough to Know Better
- A Little Different
- Juggling Babies
- Naughty Songs for Boys & Girls
- Teachers Favorites
- Old Dogs, New Tricks
- Family Trip
- Family Concert
- I Eat Kids and Other Songs for Rebellious Children
- My Brother Thinks He's a Banana and other Provocative Songs for Children
- Captured Live and in the Act
- Songs for Well Behaved Children
- Stanley Stole My Shoelace and Rubbed it in His Armpit and Other Songs My Parents Won't Let Me Sing
- Off-Color Songs for Kids
Collaborations and Other Projects
Barry has also been part of some award-winning projects:
- In 2009, the soundtrack for the movie Juno won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. His song was on it!
- In 2010, the tribute album We're Not Kidding! A Tribute to Barry Louis Polisar won a Parents' Choice Award and a NAPPA Gold Award.
- In 2012, the album All About Bullies... Big And Small won a Grammy Award for Best Children's Album. Barry was part of this project too.
