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Jim Averbeck
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Jim Averbeck

Jim Averbeck is the author of the middle grade novel A Hitch at the Fairmont; the author-illustrator of the critically acclaimed picture books except if and OH NO, Little Dragon!; and he won a Charlotte Zolotow Honor for writing his first book, In a... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Probisco Ergo Sum. (I have schnoz, therefore I am.)
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My life in 8 words: "Half over, half remaining. The best half, hopefully."
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Probisco Ergo Sum. (I have schnoz, therefore I am.) Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. Jesus. I'd ask him to have a talk with some of his followers, to straighten a few things out. Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. I'm a published autor. Q. With whom in history do you most identify? A. The silver medalists. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Ice cream. Learn more about Jim Averbeck

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The Market Bowl a charmed story
Chicago Now, February 25, 2013
...the beginning of the book to help readers understand some on the Cameroon words used in the book. Jim Averbeck wrote and illustrated the book based upon his time in the Peace Corps. He spent a lot of time in the markets he uses for The Market Bowl. ...
Summer reading program kicks off at St. Bernard library
NOLA Live, May 31, 2012
...a 45-minute story program led by Perez that will include stories such as "In a Blue Room" by Jim Averbeck and "I Am Not Going to Get up Today!" by Dr. Seuss. The summer's first Fridays with the Arts will take place on June 8 and will bring...
The dragon and dangerous princess blog tour
Examiner.com, November 21, 2012
...I recently had the pleasure of interviewing children's book authors Jim Averbeck and Dashka Slater for their “Dragon and the Dangerous Princess” blog tour. Jim Averbeck is celebrating the release of his latest picture book, OH...
Spring 2013 Sneak Previews
PublishersWeekly.com, July 16, 2012
...from around the world, which will help raise funds for charities that support girls; The Market Bowl by Jim Averbeck, an original folktale set in contemporary Camaroon; Pinch and Dash and the Terrible Couch by Michael J. Daley, illus. by Thomas F....