Liesel Moak Skorpen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Liesel Moak Skorpen
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| Born | 1 July 1935 Germany |
| Died | 8 May 2013 (aged 77) Maine |
| Occupation | Children's Book Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | Old Arthur, My Mother's Dog, Elizabeth, We Were Tired of Living In a House, Outside My Window, Charles |
| Spouse | Erling Skorpen (7 children) |
Liesel Moak Skorpen was a talented author who wrote many wonderful books for children. She was born in Germany but moved to the United States when she was young. Her stories often explored themes that children can relate to, like friendship, family, and finding your place in the world.
Some of her most famous books include Old Arthur, We Were Tired of Living In a House, and Outside My Window. Her books have touched the hearts of many young readers.
Early Life and Education
Liesel Moak Skorpen was born in Germany on July 1, 1935. Her parents were Walter and Elizabeth Moak. When she was a child, her family moved to the United States.
She grew up and went to school in Cleveland, Ohio. Liesel later attended Wells College in Aurora, New York. After that, she continued her studies at Yale University.
Family and Moving to Maine
While studying philosophy at Yale University, Liesel met a scholar named Erling Skorpen. They fell in love and got married after he finished his Ph.D. in philosophy.
Liesel and Erling started their family in Nevada. They had seven children together. Two of their children were adopted, one from Korea and another from an Indian reservation. Later, after a sad loss of their young son, Per Anders, the family moved to Maine.
Notable Works
Liesel Moak Skorpen wrote many beloved children's books. Her stories are known for their gentle lessons and memorable characters.
Some of her well-known titles include:
- Old Arthur
- We Were Tired of Living In a House
- His Mother's Dog
- Elizabeth
- Outside My Window
- Charles
For her book Old Arthur, the illustrations were created by Wallace Tripp. His artwork helped bring the story to life for young readers.
External Links
- Author biography
- Obituary
- In Memoriam: Liesel Moak Skorpen
- Outside My Window on Amazon
- Outside My Window on Barnes & Noble
- Old Arthur on Trove
- Maine State Library: Liesel Moak Skorpen
- Outside My Window review on Publishers Weekly
