Bonnie Shemie facts for kids
Bonnie Shemie, born on May 10, 1949, is a talented author and illustrator. She is famous for writing educational books for kids, especially a series about the homes of Native American people. Bonnie Shemie was born in the United States but now lives in Canada. Her books often explore how different cultures built their homes long ago and what they believed.
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About Bonnie Shemie
Bonnie Shemie was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 10, 1949. Her parents were William and Louise Brenner. She studied architecture in the United States. In 1972, she moved to Montreal, Canada. Two years later, in 1974, she married Milo Shemie.
Her Work as an Artist
From 1973 to 1976, Bonnie Shemie worked as a graphic designer and illustrator. She created art for advertising companies in Montreal. After that, she became a freelance illustrator, meaning she worked for herself. Later, she started writing and illustrating her own children's books.
Writing for Children
Bonnie Shemie is well-known for her "Native Dwellings" book series. The first book in this series was Houses of Snow, Skin and Bones: Native Dwellings, the Far North, published in 1989. This book was written for children. It gave detailed descriptions of the homes built by Inuit tribes in Alaska.
The book was highly praised. A reviewer from Canadian Children's Literature called it "a well-written and beautifully illustrated book." They also noted that it presented "carefully researched information, clearly and accurately."
Other books by Bonnie Shemie have also received good reviews. For example, her book Houses of China was described as "excellent." Her book Houses of Hide and Earth was called easy to understand and appealing. People have also praised her thorough research for her books.
Books by Bonnie Shemie
The 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
Other Books
