Marjorie Priceman
American writer and illustrator
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Marjorie A. Priceman (born 1958) is an American writer or illustrator of more than 30 children's picture books including two Caldecott Honor Books (runners-up for the Caldecott Medal ). Her first picture book, Friend or Frog , was published in 1989, soon after her graduation from the Rhode Island School of Design . [ citation needed ] Priceman's books are known for their bright watercolors, free-flowing lines and whimsical spirit. [1] Her illustrations to When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street (1997) by Elsa Okon Rael have been described as "religiously authentic and playful at the same time". [2]
One of her most popular books is Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, which she illustrated. She lives in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania .
References
- ↑ Yellin, D. (2017). Sharing the Journey: Literature for Young Children . Taylor & Francis. p. 119. ISBN 978-1-351-81297-9 . Retrieved 24 March 2023 .
- ↑ Best Jewish Books for Children and Teens: A JPS Guide . JPS Desk Reference Series. Jewish Publication Society. 2011. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-8276-1121-4 . Retrieved 24 March 2023 .
Further reading
- "Flying Starts: New Faces of 1989", AM Homes, Publishers Weekly no. 25 (December 1989), pp 26-32
External links
- Marjorie Priceman at Library of Congress , with 39 library catalog records
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