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Kelly DiPucchio

Kelly DiPucchio (born March 7, 1967) is an American writer of children's books. DiPucchio was born in Warren, Michigan.[1] She attended Michigan State University where she graduated in 1989 in child psychology and development.[2] She currently lives in Detroit, Michigan.[3] Her books have made the New York Times bestseller list.[4]

Kelly DiPucchio
Born (1967-03-07) March 7, 1967 (age 57)
Warren, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationWriter
NationalityAmerican
GenreChildren's

Work edit

DiPucchio's first published work, Bed Hogs (2004), is about a piglet who is the runt of the litter and has no room to sleep at night.[5]

The story, Grace for President (2008), was written after an editor's preschool girl asked why there were no women presidents of the United States.[6] The story follows Grace, an African-American girl as she runs in a mock election at her school.[6] Grace for President is a "helpful introduction to the electoral system and empowering story for girls," according to Booklist.[7] The story has had a cultural effect in the U.S., where children have even dressed up as Grace for Halloween.[6] The book was listed on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2008.[8]

DiPucchio was also able to collaborate with Queen Rania Al Abdullah from Jordon in the book, The Sandwich Swap (2010).[4]

Zombie in Love (2011) is a love story about a zombie, named Mortimer, who finally meets the girls of his dreams. Kirkus Reviews wrote that DiPucchio's writing was "loaded with humorous understatement."[9] Zombie in Love has been turned into a stage play written by Michelle Elliot and with music by Danny Larsen.[10]

Crafty Chloe: Dress-Up Mess-Up (2013)provides "insight into the creative process" according to Kirkus Reviews.[11]

Gaston (2014), a story about a bulldog being accidentally raised by poodles in a comic baby-mix-up story brings up the concepts of nature versus nurture and also about difficult concepts such as assimilation and gender.[12] Publishers Weekly called Gaston a blend of sweetness and style.[13]

Two of DiPucchio's stories, were IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List awardees: Grace for President was selected in 2009 and Gaston was selected in 2015.[14] Gaston was also selected as a 2015 Notable Children's Book for younger readers by the Association for Library Service to Children.[15] In 2014, she was awarded the Gwen Frostic Award, granted by the Michigan Reading Association to an illustrator or author from the state who has helped promote literacy.[16] Crafty Chloe won the 2012 NAPPA Gold Award in the category of Preschoolers & Up.[17] The Sandwich Swap was approved by the 2010 Parents Choice Award.[17] This book was co-written by Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordon[1] and appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2010.[18]

Publications edit

  • Bed Hogs, illustrated by Howard Fine, Hyperion Books for Children (New York, NY), 2004 ISBN 978-0786818846
  • Liberty's Journey, illustrated by Richard Egielski, Hyperion Books for Children (New York, NY), 2004 ISBN 978-0786818761
  • Dinosnores, illustrated by Ponder Goembel, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 2005 ISBN 978-0060515775
  • Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom!, illustrated by Guy Francis, Hyperion Books for Children (New York, NY), 2005 ISBN 978-0786809325
  • What's the Magic Word?, illustrated by Marsha Winborn, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 2005 ISBN 978-0060005788
  • Grace for President, illustrated by LeUyen Pham, Hyperion Books for Children (New York, NY), 2008 ISBN 978-1423139997
  • Sipping Spiders through a Straw: Campfire Songs for Monsters, illustrated by Gris Grimly, Scholastic Press (New York, NY), 2008 ISBN 978-0439584012
  • How to Potty Train Your Monster, illustrated by Mike Moon, Disney-Hyperion (New York, NY), 2009 ISBN 978-1423101826
  • Alfred Zector, Book Collector, illustrated by Macky Pamintuan, Harper (New York, NY), 2010 ISBN 978-0060005818
  • The Sandwich Swap, with Queen Rania al Abdullah, illustrated by Tricia Tusa, Disney-Hyperion Books (New York, NY), 2010 ISBN 978-1423124849
  • Clink, illustrated by Matthew Myers, Balzer & Bray (New York, NY), 2011 ISBN 978-0061929281
  • Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet, illustrated by Bob Shea, Dial Books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2011 ISBN 978-0803733947
  • Zombie in Love, illustrated by Scott Campbell, Atheneum Books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2011 ISBN 978-1442402706
  • Crafty Chloe, illustrated by Heather Ross, Atheneum Books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2012 ISBN 978-1442421233
  • Crafty Chloe: Dress-Up Mess-Up, illustrated by Heather Ross, Atheneum Books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2013 ISBN 978-1442421240
  • Gaston, illustrated by Christian Robinson, 2014 ISBN 978-1442451025
  • Zombie in Love 2+1, illustrated by Scott Campbell, 2014 ISBN 978-1442459373
  • Dog Days of School, illustrated by Brian Biggs, 2014 ISBN 978-0786854936
  • Everyone Loves Bacon, illustrated by Eric Wight, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2015, ISBN 9780374300524
  • Dragon Was Terrible, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2016, ISBN 9780374300494
  • Everyone Loves Cupcake, illustrated by Eric Wight, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2016, ISBN 9780374302931
  • One Little Two Little Three Little Children, illustrated by Mary Lundquist, Balzer + Bray, 2016, ISBN 9780062348661
  • Antoinette, illustrated by Christian Robinson, Atheneum Books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2017, ISBN 9781481457835
  • Super Manny Stands Up!, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin, Atheneum Books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2017, ISBN 9781481459600
  • Littles: And How They Grow, illustrated by A.G. Ford, Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2017, ISBN 9780399555268
  • Poe Won't Go, illustrated by Zachariah OHora, Disney-Hyperion (New York, NY), 2018 ISBN 9781484790595
  • How to Grow Happiness: A Jerome the Gnome Adventure, illustrated by Matt Kaufenberg, Rodale Kids, 2018, ISBN 9781635651409
  • We're Going on a Treasure Hunt, illustrated by Jay Fleck, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2019, ISBN 9780374306410
  • Grace Goes to Washington, illustrated by LeUyen Pham, Disney-Hyperion (New York, NY), 2019, ISBN 9781368024334

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Contemporary Authors Online". Biography in Context. Gale. 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  2. ^ Krug, Kurt Anthony (6 February 2015). "MSU's DiPucchio: Writing kids' books about zombies, bacon". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Kelly DiPucchio's Biography | Scholastic.com". Scholastic Teachers. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
  4. ^ a b Tuttle, Nicole (12 April 2012). "Best-selling author hosts book party in Macomb". Voice News. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  5. ^ "Bed Hogs". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  6. ^ a b c Beckwith, Ryan Teague (22 October 2015). "This Children's Book Asks Why There Aren't Any Female Presidents". TIME. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  7. ^ "Pint-Size Presidents". Booklist. 104 (21): 70. July 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  8. ^ "CHILDREN'S BEST SELLERS: PICTURE BOOKS: Sunday, April 6th 2008". The New York Times. New York City, New York. April 6, 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  9. ^ "Zombie in Love". Kirkus Reviews. 79 (15): 1382. 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  10. ^ Chaney, Candace (29 October 2015). "Bryan Station teen juggles dual acting roles in two theatres with 'Zombie in Love' and 'Jungalbook'". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  11. ^ "Crafty Chloe Dress-Up Mess-Up". Kirkus Reviews. 81 (3). 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  12. ^ Blackall, Sophie (22 August 2014). "Must Love Dogs". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  13. ^ "Gaston". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  14. ^ "Book awards: IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List". Library Thing. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  15. ^ "ALSC names 2015 Notable Children's Books". American Library Association. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  16. ^ "Gwen Frostic Award". Michigan Reading Association. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  17. ^ a b "Awards for Kelly DiPucchio". www.fictiondb.com. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
  18. ^ "Best Sellers May 16, 2010". The New York Times. New York City, New York. May 16, 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2015.

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