Eliza Wheeler facts for kids
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Eliza Wheeler
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| Born | December 21, 1982 Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Illustrator, Writer |
| Genre | Children's picture books, Illustration |
Eliza Wheeler (born December 21, 1982) is an American writer and artist. She creates wonderful books for children. She is known for both writing her own stories and drawing the pictures for books by other authors.
Her book Miss Maple's Seeds became a New York Times bestseller. It has sold more than a million copies! Eliza also drew the pictures for Doll Bones by Holly Black. This book received a special award called the Newbery Medal Honor in 2014. She also illustrated Tell Me A Tattoo Story by Alison McGhee and Wherever You Go by Pat Zietlow-Miller. Another book she illustrated is The Grudge Keeper by Mara Rockliff.
Eliza lives in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stout in 2006. She earned a degree in Graphic Design.
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Books by Eliza Wheeler
Eliza Wheeler has written and illustrated her own books. She has also created the artwork for many books by other authors.
Books She Wrote and Illustrated
- Miss Maple's Seeds (published in April 2013) - This popular book was a New York Times bestseller!
Books She Illustrated for Other Authors
Eliza has brought many stories to life with her drawings. Here are some of the books she has illustrated:
- John Ronald’s Dragons: The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien, by Caroline McAlister (2017)
- The Left-Handed Fate, by Kate Milford (2016)
- Cody and the Fountain of Happiness, by Tricia Springstubb (2015)
- Wherever You Go, by Pat Zietlow Miller (2015)
- The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series by Maryrose Wood:
- Book I: The Mysterious Howling (2015)
- Book II: The Hidden Gallery (2015)
- Book III: The Unseen Guest (2015)
- Book IV: The Interrupted Tale (2015)
- Book V: The Unmapped Sea (2015)
- Spirit's Key, by Edith Cohn (2014)
- The Grudge Keeper, by Mara Rockliff (2014)
- The Desperate Adventures of Zeno and Alya, by Jane Kelley (2013)
- Doll Bones, by Holly Black (2013) - This book won a Newbery Medal Honor!
- What Does It Mean to be Present?, by Rana DiOrio (2010)
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