Robin Koontz facts for kids
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Robin Koontz
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Children's Book Author and Illustrator Robin Koontz
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| Born | July 29, 1954 Wheaton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Illustrator, author |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1980s-present |
| Genre | Fiction, non-fiction, Children's literature |
Robin Michal Koontz, born on July 29, 1954, is an American writer and artist. She creates books for children, including picture books and early readers. She also writes non-fiction books for middle school students. Her books are available in many languages, such as English, Spanish, Chinese, and Indonesian. Many of her books have received good reviews from places like School Library Journal.
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About Robin Koontz
Early Life and Education
Robin Koontz was born in 1954. She grew up in two different states: Maryland and Alabama. Later, she studied art at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland, from 1973 to 1974. Today, she lives in Oregon.
Helping Other Writers
Robin Koontz also helped other writers and illustrators. She was a leader for the Oregon chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She held this role from 1994 until 2012. This group helps people who want to write or draw books for children.
Awards and Recognition
Robin Koontz has received several awards for her work. These awards show how much her books are appreciated.
Arts Hall of Fame
In 2018, Robin was honored by her old high school, Albert Einstein High School. She was added to their Arts Hall of Fame. This was for her important contributions to visual arts and teaching art.
Book Awards
Several of her books have won special recognition:
- Her book, What's the Difference Between a Butterfly and a Moth, won an International Reading Association Teachers Choice Award in 2010. This award means teachers thought it was a great book.
- Another book, Leaps and Creeps: How Animals Move to Survive, was a finalist for an award in 2012. It was one of the top four books for the Animal Behavior Society's Outstanding Children's Book Award.
Interviews with Robin Koontz
You can learn more about Robin Koontz and her thoughts on writing by reading some of her interviews:
- "The devices that deliver a book might change, but I believe that kids will still read." – Interview with Robin Koontz. Voicu Mihnea Simandan. July 11, 2011.
- Robin Koontz today. Children's Author David L. Harrison's Blog. October 29, 2010.
