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Jon Scieszka

Jon Scieszka is the creator of Trucktown, including the New York Times bestselling Smash, Crash!, and the author of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, the Time Warp Trio series, Caldecott Honor Book The Stinky Cheese Man, and many other books that... Read full bio

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Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Well, I think I would have to say
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    2. See the New Trailer Jon Scieszka's New Book Spaceheadz!
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    3. Children's Author Jon Scieszka Discusses the Inspirations Behind Trucktown
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    4. Children's Author Jon Scieszka: Off The Shelf
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    5. Author Jon Scieszka Talks About Spoonfuls of Stories
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    6. Children's Author Jon Scieszka Reads from Truckery Rhymes
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December 2, 2008
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November 17, 2008
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SPHDZ 4 Life! will be released on October 01, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
May 23, 2013
Battle Bunny will be released on October 22, 2013 in Hardcover, Paper Over Board, eBook
May 23, 2013
Battle Bunny will be released on October 22, 2013 in eBook
May 23, 2013
The All-Purpose SPHDZ Boxed Set will be released on October 01, 2013 in Trade Paperback
May 23, 2013
Apr 11, 2013
News:
Truckery Rhymes has won an award
Feb 12, 2013
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Battle Bunny
Jan 08, 2013
News:
SPHDZ Book #1! has won an award
Oct 12, 2012
News:
SPHDZ Book #1! has won an award
Oct 12, 2012
News:
SPHDZ Book #1! has won an award
Oct 12, 2012
SPHDZ Book #3! is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 03, 2012
SPHDZ Book #3! will be released on April 03, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Apr 03, 2012
Smash!Crash! is now available in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
Smash!Crash! will be released on January 24, 2012 in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from SPHDZ Book #3!
Sep 21, 2011
Robot Zot! will be released on September 20, 2011 in eBook
Sep 20, 2011

Jon Scieszka Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Do I Get More Than 8 Words? Q. What do you regret most? A. IZZY! No, we don't want ice cream right now. we are helping Jon answer Author Questions. It's really a lot of fun. Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Do you want an ice cream? Do you want an ice cream? Do you want an ice cream? Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. I don't think you really answered that last question, Dan. You are supposed to read the question, then give an answer. But I do like to dump dirt. We know you do. But people want to know who you admire. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. I think Jon is going to be very happy that we helped him fill out all of the spaces on his Author Questions. Learn more about Jon Scieszka

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PublishersWeekly.com, April 19, 2013
...Sweet Tooth). L. to r.: Tate, Yum, Fogliano, and Lanthier. Scieszka Honored at Kaigler Childrens Book Festival Author Jon Scieszka was on hand in Hattiesburg to receive the Southern Miss Medallion, the Kaigler Festivals top honor. The Southern Miss...
Daily Pilot, April 11, 2013
...decided to give all their children short names. "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," by Jon Scieszka: The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs. "Caps for Sale," by Esphyr...
Ames Daily Tribune, April 6, 2013
...maybe this year I will stumble upon a copy of Maurice Sendak’s “In the Night Kitchen” or Jon Scieszka’s “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” that I can share with her. I can tell her about reading those books when I was young and how...
School Library Journal, April 3, 2013
...There?s more. Neil Gaiman would also be stopping by.� And Mr. Handler?s wife Lisa Brown.� And Jon Scieszka might come along.� As well as Kerlan Collection guru (newly appointed as a National Book Award committee judge). So . . . there was that. ...
Bookseller Publisher, April 1, 2013
...for the Indie Champion Award (formerly Most Engaging Author Award), along with Tom Angleberger, Jonathan Evison, John Green, Jon Scieszka and Terry Tempest Williams. The award is presented to ‘the author or illustrator who booksellers feel has the best...
Picayune Item, March 27, 2013
...year’s 46th edition of the festival will include awarding of the 2013 Southern Miss Medallion to recipient Jon Scieszka and a musical performance by Grammy-nominated folk-rock children’s music group Trout Fishing in America that will be open to the...
Junior, March 8, 2013
...Oh, so many! I wish I’d written The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka – it’s really funny and the use of type and illustrations are amazing. The Twits would be high on my list of “I wish I’d written that...
Pocono Record, January 18, 2013
...Pilgrim Way, Brodheadsville Choices this week: "Which Witch is Which?" by Judi Barrett; "The Frog Prince Continued" by Jon Scieszka; "Bats at the Library" by Ben Lies "Duck & Goose: Goose Needs a Hug" written and illustrated by Tad Hills, Schwartz &...
Dallas Morning News, January 16, 2013
...The Cedars Social is one of The Best in DFW: Gastropubs picks. (Rex C. Curry/Special Contributor) Looking for something to do on Thursday? We’ve got you covered! The Best in DFW: Gastropubs: Check out restaurant critic Leslie Brenner’s favorite...
Examiner.com, January 15, 2013
...words. 19. Treat errors as opportunities to help your child learn something new. 20. Read: Math curse by Jon Scieszka, + Lane Smith...
Appeal-Democrat.com, January 10, 2013
...week: "Letters from a Desperate Dog" by Eileen Christelow; "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka; "Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism" by Georgia Byng Books to Buy The following books are available at your favorite bookstores....
Hamline, January 7, 2013
...program. The events are a component of the January residency for students in the MFAC program. Keynote speaker: Jon Scieszka is the author of a dozen illustrated books and a number of popular series. His long collaboration with illustrator Lane Smith...
Hamline, January 4, 2013
...program. The events are a component of the January residency for students in the MFAC program. Keynote speaker: Jon Scieszka is the author of a dozen illustrated books and a number of popular series. His long collaboration with illustrator Lane Smith...
Broadway World, January 3, 2013
...Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,a play with music adapted by John Glore from the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, February 7-24, 2013 at the Park Street Theatre located at 512 North Park Street. This production will be directed by Ryan Scarlata and...