Fran Manushkin facts for kids

Fran Manushkin, born on November 2, 1942, is a talented American author who writes books for children. She first worked as an editor for children's books before she started writing her own stories. Fran studied at the University of Illinois and Roosevelt University. She has written more than 20 popular children's books. In 2000, she received a special award from the Association of Jewish Libraries for her book Come Let Us Be Joyful: The Story of Hava Nagila.

Fran Manushkin's Journey

From Teacher to Editor

After finishing high school, Fran Manushkin went to college. She earned a certificate to become a teacher. She worked as a substitute teacher for four months. Then, she decided to move to New York City. Her new goal was to work in publishing.

Fran worked for several big publishing companies. These included Henry Holt and Company, Rinehart & Winston, Harper & Row, and Random House.

Becoming an Author

The first book Fran wrote was Baby. It was published in 1972. After that, she wrote many more books. She even worked with famous boxer George Forman on a book called Let George Do It!. This book shares fun stories about the real-life Foreman family. Fran Manushkin still lives in New York City today.

Books by Fran Manushkin

Fran Manushkin has written many wonderful books for young readers. Here are some of them:

• Let George Do It!, written with George Foreman, illustrated by Whitney Martin.
• Rachel, Meet Your Angel, written by Fran Manushkin.
• The Matzah That Papa Brought Home, illustrated by Ned Bittinger.
• Many Days, One Shabbat, illustrated by Maria Monescillo.
• Happy in Our Skin, Illustrated by Lauren Tobia.
• Bamboo for Me, Bamboo for You!, illustrated by Purificación Hernández.
• THE LITTLE SLEEPYHEAD, illustrated by Leonid Gore.
• The Shivers in the Fridge, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky.
• The Belly Book, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino.
• Peeping and Sleeping CL, illustrated by Jennifer Plecas.
• DAUGHTERS OF FIRE: Heroines of the Bible, illustrated by Uri Shulevitz.
• How Mama Brought the Spring, illustrated by Holly Berry.
• Let's Go Riding in Our Strollers, illustrated by Benrei Huang.
• Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story, illustrated by Robin Spowart.
• HOORAY FOR HANUKKAH!, illustrated by Carolyn Croll.
• The Perfect Christmas Picture, illustrated by Karen A. Weinhaus.
• Plenty of Hugs, illustrated by Kate Alizadeh.