Mary Jane Auch | |
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| Born | Mineola, New York [1] |
| Occupation | Author, illustrator |
| Alma mater | Skidmore College |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Spouse |
Herm Auch (
m. 1967) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | |
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Mary Jane Auch is an author and illustrator of children's books, including One Plus One Equals Blue, Ashes of Roses, [2] The Road to Home, [3] Journey to Nowhere [4] and the I was a Third Grade ... [3] series of books for younger readers. The Princess and the Pizza, a collaboration with Herm Auch, was an International Reading Association Children's Choice in 2003 [5] and won the 2003 Storytelling World Award, [6] as well as being nominated for the Young Hoosier Picture Book Award and the Show Me Readers Award. [7]
After graduating from Skidmore College, she working designing patterns for textiles and in occupational therapy with children. She married the graphic artist Herm Auch in 1967 and started her writing career after raising her family. [8]
References
- ^ "Souperchicken worksheet" (PDF). Round Rock ISD. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 15, 2004. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ Rosser, Claire (March 2002). "Auch, Mary Jane. Ashes of Roses - Book Review". Kliatt. BNET. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ a b "Mary Jane Auch". Random House. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ "Women's Studies: Fiction Books". University of Texas. Archived from the original on September 21, 2008. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ "Children's Choices for 2003". International Reading Association. p. 8. Archived from the original (pdf) on August 23, 2010. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ "2003 Award Winners". Storytelling World. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ "Beauty And The Beaks: A Turkeys Cautionary Tale: Mary Jane Auch". Indigo Books & Music. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ "Mary Jane Auch". Good Reads. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
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