Jo Ellen Bogart facts for kids
Jo Ellen Bogart is a talented writer who creates amazing books for children. She was born in the United States on October 20, 1945. Today, she lives in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Jo Ellen grew up in Texas, living in cities like Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. She went to the University of Texas at Austin where she studied education and psychology. These subjects helped her understand how kids learn and think.
In 1975, Jo Ellen moved to Canada. She became a Canadian citizen in 1995 but also kept her US citizenship. She married Jim Bogart, who was studying in Texas but was born in Toronto. They lived in Louisiana for four years before moving to Guelph, where her husband worked at the University of Guelph. Jo Ellen also worked as a substitute teacher for several years.
Many of Jo Ellen's books have been recognized by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. Her books often appear on their "Our Choice" lists, which highlight great books for young readers. She also wrote the lyrics for six songs on a children's music album called Gonna Keep Dancing, which was nominated for a Juno Award.
Jo Ellen Bogart's Books
Jo Ellen Bogart has written many popular books for children. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Malcolm's Runaway Soap (1988) illustrated by Linda Hendry
- Dylan’s Lullaby (1988) illustrated by Cheryl Lowrey
- Daniel's Dog (1990) illustrated by Janet Wilson
- Gifts (1994) illustrated by Barbara Reid
- Jeremiah Learns to Read (1997) illustrated by Laura Fernandez and Rick Jacobson. This book won the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award and a Tiny Torgi Print Braille Book Award.
- Dogs and Dog Care (1999) part of the Coles Notes series
- Capturing Joy, the Story of Maud Lewis (2002) illustrated by Mark Lang
- Emily Carr: At the Edge of the World (2004) illustrated by Maxwell Newhouse. This book was named an Honour Book by the Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award.
- Big and Small, Room for All (2009). This book was a finalist for a Lane Anderson Award in the Science for Young Readers category.
- The White Cat and the Monk (2016) illustrated by Sydney Smith. This story is based on an old Irish poem called "Pangur Bán" and was a finalist for a Governor General's Award.
