Michelle Cuevas facts for kids
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Michelle Cuevas
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| Born | Lee, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Williams College University of Virginia (MFA) |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Michelle Cuevas is an American author who writes exciting books for children and young adults. She is known for her creative stories that often feature unique characters and imaginative worlds.
Her first novel, A Ugly Painting Elephant, was published in 2011 by Farrar Straus and Giroux. This book became popular and was translated into several languages, including German, Hebrew, Thai, and Chinese.
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Michelle Cuevas's Books
Michelle Cuevas has written many popular books for young readers. Her stories often explore themes of friendship, imagination, and finding your place in the world.
Early Works and Success
After her first book, Michelle Cuevas released two more stories with Penguin Books in 2013. These books were The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles and The Ornithologist's Dream.
In 2017, she wrote Confessions of an Imaginary Friend: A Memoir by Jacques Papier for Rocky Pond Books. This book tells the story from the point of view of an imaginary friend.
Books Becoming Movies
Confessions of an Imaginary Friend was planned to be made into a movie by Blue Sky Studios. This studio is known for animated films like Ice Age. Steve Martino, a director, was set to work on the adaptation.
On November 22, 2021, it was announced that the movie based on Confessions of an Imaginary Friend would be made by Disney Television Animation. This film is expected to be released as a Disney+ original movie.
About Michelle Cuevas
Michelle Cuevas was born in Lee, Massachusetts. She studied English at Williams College. Later, she earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from the University of Virginia. This advanced degree helps writers improve their craft.
