Lauren Tarshis facts for kids
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Lauren Tarshis
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| Born | Lauren Tarshis November 23, 1963 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | English |
| Alma mater | Barnard College |
| Period | 1988–present |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Subject | History |
Lauren Tarshis is an American author who writes exciting books for kids. She is famous for her I Survived series. These books are found in many libraries and have been translated into different languages around the world.
Besides writing books, Lauren Tarshis is also a top editor at Scholastic, Inc. She helps create Storyworks magazine, which is a language arts magazine for students in grades 3-6. She has been the editor of this magazine for many years.
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Books by Lauren Tarshis
Lauren Tarshis has written several popular book series. Her stories often combine history with thrilling adventures.
The I Survived Series
The I Survived series is a collection of historical fiction books. They are bestsellers and very popular with young readers. Each book tells the story of a boy or girl who lives through a major historical disaster.
The series covers many different events, like storms, wars, and natural disasters. The tagline for the series is "When Disaster Strikes, Heroes Are Made." This shows how the characters find strength and courage in tough times.
The first book in the series, I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912, came out in 2010. As of 2024, there are 23 books in the main series. The latest one is I Survived The Black Death, 1348.
I Survived in Other Languages
The I Survived books have been translated into many languages. This includes Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.
In 2018, the first I Survived books were released in Spanish for the U.S. market. Some of these titles include:
- Sobreviví los Ataques de Tiburones de 1916 (I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916)
- Sobreviví el Naufragio del Titanic, 1912 (I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912)
- Sobreviví el Terremoto de San Francisco, 1906 (I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906)
- Sobreviví el huracán Katrina, 2005 (I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005)
- Sobreviví el Bomdardeo de Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived The Bombing Of Pearl Harbor, 1941)
- Sobreviví los ataques del 11 de septiembre de 2001 (I Survived The Attacks Of September 11, 2001)
I Survived True Stories
Lauren Tarshis has also written non-fiction books called I Survived True Stories. These books share real events that inspired her historical fiction series. They give readers a deeper look into the actual disasters.
Some titles in this spin-off series are:
- I Survived True Stories #1: Five Epic Disasters (2014)
- I Survived True Stories #2 Nature Attacks! (2015)
- I Survived True Stories #3 Tornado Terror (2017)
I Survived Graphic Novels
In 2020, the I Survived series also became graphic novels. These versions bring the stories to life with illustrations.
- I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 Graphic Novel
- I Survived The Shark Attacks of 1916 Graphic Novel
The Emma-Jean Lazarus Books
Lauren Tarshis also wrote the Emma-Jean Lazarus series. These books are about a unique character named Emma-Jean. They often deal with themes like friendship and fitting in. Schools sometimes use these books in programs that teach kids about preventing bullying.
The books in this series include:
- Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree (2007)
- Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love (2009)
