Lynne Rae Perkins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lynne Rae Perkins
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| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | All Alone in the Universe (2000) Criss Cross (2005) |
| Notable awards | Newbery Medal (2006) |
Lynne Rae Perkins is an American writer and artist. She creates wonderful children's books that are enjoyed by many young readers. She is known for both writing the stories and drawing the pictures in her books.
About Lynne Rae Perkins
Lynne Rae Perkins is a talented author and illustrator. She brings stories to life with her words and her art. Her books often explore the feelings and experiences of young people. She helps readers understand different parts of growing up.
Her Award-Winning Books
One of Lynne Rae Perkins' most famous books is Criss Cross. This novel won the Newbery Medal in 2006. The Newbery Medal is a very important award for children's literature in the United States. Criss Cross tells the story of four teenagers in a small town. It uses short stories, drawings, photos, and poems to show their lives.
Another popular book by Perkins is All Alone in the Universe. This book was recognized as an ALA Notable Book. It was also chosen as an Editor's Choice by Booklist. These honors show how much her stories are loved and respected. Her picture book Home Lovely was also a runner-up for the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award.
A List of Her Books
Here are some of the books written or illustrated by Lynne Rae Perkins:
- Home Lovely, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 1995)
- Clouds for Dinner, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 1997)
- All Alone in the Universe, (Scholastic Books, 2000)
- Georgie Lee, illustrator, book by Sharon Phillips Denslow, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2002)
- The Broken Cat, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2002)
- Snow Music, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2003)
- Criss Cross, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2005)
- Pictures from our Vacation, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2007)
- The Cardboard Piano, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2008)
- As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2010)
- Seed by Seed (Illustrator), (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2012)
- Nuts to You, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2014)
- Frank and Lucky Get Schooled, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2016)
- Violet & Jobie in the Wild, (New York: Greenwillow Books, 2023)
