Elise Broach (born September 20, 1963)[1] is an American writer. Her publications include the acclaimed novels Shakespeare's Secret, Desert Crossing, and Masterpiece. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from Yale University and lives in Easton, Connecticut.[2]
Elise Broach | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 20, 1963 |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Notable works | Masterpiece (2008) |
| Notable awards | The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2008, 2009) |
| Website | |
| www | |
Book awards
editBroach's book When Dinosaurs Came with Everything was a 2008 ALA Notable Children's Book,[3] earned an Illinois Monarch Award nomination[4] and an E.B. White Read Aloud Award,[5] and was listed as the number one Children's Book of 2007 by Time.[6]
Shakespeare's Secret was 2006 Edgar Award Juvenile Mystery finalist.[7]
Masterpiece, illustrated by Kelly Murphy, was a 2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year in Children's Fiction,[8] a 2009 ALA Notable Children's Book,[9] and is the winner of the 2009 E. B. White Read Aloud Award[5] and a New York Times best seller.[10]
Bibliography
editNovels
edit- Shakespeare's Secret, Henry Holt and Co., 2005
- Desert Crossing, Henry Holt and Co., 2006
- The Wolf Keepers, illustrated by Alice Ratterree, Henry Holt and Co., 2016
Superstition Mountain trilogy
edit- Missing on Superstition Mountain, Henry Holt and Co., 2011
- Treasure on Superstition Mountain, Henry Holt and Co., 2013
- Revenge of Superstition Mountain, Henry Holt and Co., 2014
The Masterpiece Adventures
edit- Masterpiece, illustrated by Kelly Murphy, Henry Holt and Co., 2008
- The Miniature World of Marvin & James, Henry Holt and Co., 2014
- James to the Rescue, Henry Holt and Co., 2015
- Trouble at School for Marvin & James, Henry Holt and Co., 2017
- Marvin and James Save the Day and Elaine Helps!, 2019
- A Trip to the Country for Marvin & James, 2020
Picture books
edit- What the No-Good Baby is Good For, illustrated by Abby Carter, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2005
- Hiding Hoover, illustrated by Laura Juliska-Beith, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2005
- Wet Dog, illustrated by David Catrow, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2005
- Cousin John is Coming!, illustrated by Nate Lilly, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006
- When Dinosaurs Came With Everything, illustrated by David Small, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2007
- Gumption!, illustrated by Richard Egielski, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010
- Seashore Baby, illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld, Little, Brown, 2010
- Snowflake Baby, illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld, Little, Brown, 2011
- My Pet Wants a Pet, illustrated by Eric Barclay, Henry Holt and Co, 2018
- Bedtime for Little Bulldozer, illustrated by Barry E. Jackson, Henry Holt and Co, 2019
References
edit- ^ "Summary Biography: Elise Broach". ISFDB. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Broach, Elise". LCCN. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "2008 Notable Children's Books". Association for Library Service to Children. Archived from the original on August 1, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "The Monarch Award: Illinois' K-3 Children's Choice Award 2011" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 19, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Past E.B. White Award Winners". ABC Children's Group. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Top 10 Children's Books". Time. December 9, 2007. Archived from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Edgar Allan Poe Award: Best Juvenile". Cozy Mystery List. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2008". Publishers Weekly. November 3, 2008. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "2009 Notable Children's Books". Association for Library Service to Children. Archived from the original on August 1, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Best Sellers List: Children's Paperback Books". The New York Times. June 6, 2010. Archived from the original on July 5, 2020.
