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Linas Alsenas
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| Born | 1979 (age 45–46) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer, editor |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Period | 21st century |
| Genre | Picture books, nonfiction, LGBT literature |
| Notable awards | American Library Association |
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Linas Alsenas (born in 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American author and book illustrator. He has written and illustrated several books for young readers. He also worked as an editor for different magazines and publishing companies.
Early Life and Education
Linas Alsenas was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1979. He attended Harvard University. While he was a student there, he worked as an illustrator for the campus newspaper. This was an early step in his creative career.
Career as an Author and Editor
After finishing college, Linas Alsenas moved to New York City. He started working as an editor for Interior Design magazine. Later, he joined Abrams Books for Young Readers. This job helped him learn a lot about children's books.
In 2006, Scholastic published his first picture book. It was called Mrs. Claus Takes a Vacation. Linas Alsenas not only wrote the story but also drew all the pictures for it. The next year, in 2007, Scholastic released another one of his books, Peanut. In 2009, his book Hello My Name Is Bob came out.
Alsenas also wrote a non-fiction book for teenagers. It was published in 2008 by Amulet Books. This book was recognized by the American Library Association. It received an honor award in 2010.
Life Abroad
Linas Alsenas lived in Stockholm, Sweden, for some time. He moved to London in 2013. He continues to work at Scholastic in London.
