Bonnie Shemie facts for kids
Bonnie Shemie, born on May 10, 1949, is a talented author and illustrator. She writes educational books for kids, especially a popular series about the homes built by different Native American groups. She was born in the United States but now lives in Canada. Her books often explore how people from different cultures built their homes long ago, and sometimes their beliefs too.
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Life and Career
Becoming an Author and Illustrator
Bonnie Shemie was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She studied architecture, which is the art of designing buildings. In 1972, she moved to Montreal, Canada. For a few years, she worked as a graphic designer, creating visuals for advertisements. Later, she became a freelance illustrator, drawing pictures for various projects. Eventually, she started writing and illustrating her own children's books.
The Native Dwellings Series
One of Bonnie Shemie's most famous projects is her Native Dwellings series. These books teach children about the amazing homes built by Indigenous peoples.
Her first book in this series was Houses of Snow, Skin and Bones: Native Dwellings, the Far North, published in 1989. This book described the homes built by Inuit tribes in Alaska. People really liked it because it had clear information and beautiful drawings. A reviewer from Canadian Children's Literature said it was "well-written and beautifully illustrated."
Bonnie Shemie's books are known for being easy to understand and interesting. Her research for her books has been highly praised. For example, her book Houses of China was called "excellent."
Selected Works
Native Dwellings series
- Houses of Snow, Skin and Bones (1989) - ISBN: 0-88776-240-9
- Houses of Bark: Tipi, Wigwam and Longhouse (1990) - ISBN: 0887762468
- Houses of Wood (1992) - ISBN: 0-88776-284-0
- Houses of Hide and Earth
- Mounds of Earth and Shell
Others
