My life in 8 words: "Waterloo. Maine. Titanic. Siberia. Babel. Postponed. Cancelled. Waddayagonnado."
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Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude has won an awardFeb 11, 2010
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Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude has won an awardFeb 11, 2010
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Jonah Winter's Books
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Sonia SotomayorBefore Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx. Justice...Read More
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Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is GertrudeWriting in the style of Gertrude Stein, Jonah Winter pays tribute to a very imaginative life and captures a magical moment in modern history and art.Read More -
Steel TownIn Steel Town, it's always dark. In Steel Town, it's always raining... In Steel Town, the mills blaze all day and all night, making steel and...Read More
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Roberto ClementeOn an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente practiced and...Read More
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Paul Revere and the Bell RingersAs a boy working in his father's shop, Paul Revere hears adults talk all about their clubs with meetings, rules, and elections. It gives Paul an idea:...Read More
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Port Huron Times-Herald, July 25, 2010
...Lori Stank Choices this week: "While You Were Sleeping" by John Butler, "Here Comes the Garbage Barge" by Jonah Winter and "The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg" by Rodman Philbrick The following books are available at favorite bookstores....
Pittsburgh Almanac, July 8, 2010
...year olds. For details, call 412-429-5380. South Fayette n Read 'Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates' by Jonah Winter, 6:30 p.m. July 13. Grades three-five. Dress as your favorite famous person. n Read 'Hunger Games' by Susan Colleens,...
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, June 13, 2010
...a miraculous ending, this selection will warm the hearts of readers everywhere. 'Here Comes The Garbage Barge!” by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Red Nose Studio, Schwartz & Wade, 2010, 40 pages, $17.99 hardcover. Thirteen years ago, a small town on Long...
PublishersWeekly.com, April 19, 2010
...ISBN 978-0-06-183665-7 FINNIKIN OF THE ROCK. Melina Marchetta. (Candlewick, $18.99) ISBN: 978-0-7636-4361-4 HERE COMES THE GARBAGE BARGE! Jonah Winter. Illustrated by Red Nose Studio. (Random/Schwartz & Wade, $17.99) ISBN 978-0-375-85218-3 MY GARDEN....
Chicago Sun-Times, April 18, 2010
...the stench of garbage in Here Comes the Garbage Barge (Schwartz & Wade/Random, 40 pages, $17.99), by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Red Nose Studio. This picture book for readers 4-8 is based on the actual story of a garbage barge that began a...
Los Angeles Times, March 23, 2010
...cumbersome method of dumping waste, and one community after another refused to let the infamous "garbage barge" dock. Jonah Winter's "Here Comes the Garbage Barge!" (Schwartz & Wade Books/Random House: $17.99, ages 4-8) tells the story in wonderfully...
Los Angeles Times, March 19, 2010
...cumbersome method of dumping waste, and one community after another refused to let the infamous "garbage barge" dock. Jonah Winter's "Here Comes the Garbage Barge!" (Schwartz & Wade Books/Random House: $17.99, ages 4-8) tells the story in wonderfully...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 23, 2010
...illus. by Chris Raschka. (Candlewick. $17.99. ISBN 978-0763606633. Ages 8-12.) GERTRUDE IS GERTRUDE IS GERTRUDE IS GERTRUDE. Jonah Winter. Illustrated by Calef Brown. (S&S/Atheneum. $16.99. ISBN 978-1416940883. Ages 4-10.) HIGHER! HIGHER! Leslie...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 23, 2010
...illus. by Chris Raschka. (Candlewick. $17.99. ISBN 978-0763606633. Ages 8-12.) GERTRUDE IS GERTRUDE IS GERTRUDE IS GERTRUDE. Jonah Winter. Illustrated by Calef Brown. (S&S/Atheneum. $16.99. ISBN 978-1416940883. Ages 4-10.) HIGHER! HIGHER! Leslie...
Cleveland Live, January 20, 2010
...facial expressions so well that the illustrations feel like photographs. Consider pairing this timely book with “Barack” by Jonah Winter, also illustrated by Ford, to introduce the first couple. Grade: B + Holiday House, $16.95, ages 6-9The Daring...
Smithsonian Magazine, December 20, 2009
...son, Anholt pays homage to the power of individual vision. For aspiring young artists everywhere. Peaceful Heroes by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Sen Addy From Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King to lesser-known figures—including Ginetta Sagan, a...
Blogcritics.org, December 12, 2009
...the unknown? How often have you seen someone endlessly seek guidance and expertise, and never actually act? ... by Jonah Winter Book: 32 pages Release date: 2008-09-30 Publisher: Katherine Tegen by Book: 432 pages Release date: 2009-11-17 Publisher:...
Topeka Capital-Journal, December 5, 2009
...fascinating, eye-opening book about the industrial food chain, replete with chemical fertilizers and pesticides. "Peaceful Heroes," by Jonah Winter, Scholastic, 2009, all ages. In this beautifully illustrated book, peaceful heroes don't kill or even use...
Columbus Dispatch, November 15, 2009
...Serge Bloch • When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead • You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?! by Jonah Winter and Andre Carrilho...
Yahoo! India, November 15, 2009
...books, "Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope" by Nikki Grimes and Brian Collier, and "Barack" by Jonah Winter and A.G. Ford. These books portray the 44th U.S. president as a hero, bridge builder and uniter. "Both books suggest that by embracing...
Malaysia Sun, November 15, 2009
...books, 'Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope' by Nikki Grimes and Brian Collier, and 'Barack' by Jonah Winter and A.G. Ford. These books portray the 44th U.S. president as a hero, bridge builder and uniter. 'Both books suggest that by embracing...
Topnews.in, November 14, 2009
...books, "Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope" by Nikki Grimes and Brian Collier, and "Barack" by Jonah Winter and A. G. Ford. These books portray the 44th U. S. president as a hero, bridge builder and uniter. "Both books suggest that by embracing...
Kingston This Week, November 12, 2009
...taken prisoner. Some called it 'the bloodiest nine hours in Canadian military history.' Peaceful Heroes Peaceful Heroes, by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Sean Addy, writes about the peaceful hero, who is willing to die for a cause, but never to kill...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 22, 2009
...Arizona ranch where the first woman on the nation's highest court grew up. (Ages 4-8.) ? Author Jonah Winter has just published two very different picture-book biographies. In 'The Fabulous Feud of Gilbert & Sullivan' (Scholastic, $16.99), Winter tells...
Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry, August 18, 2010
...not Sonia’s story alone. This is also the story of a mother’s love. Author Jonah Winter, along with Sonia Sotomayor herself make clear that it is Sonia’s mother’s dedication, hard work, nurture, love and warmth that provide the ground for her...
5 Great Books, August 11, 2010
...justice.Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx / La juez que crecio en el Bronx by Jonah Winter (Author) and Edel Rodriguez (Illustrator)A bilingual picture book biography of the first Latina Supreme Court justice.The U.S. Supreme Courtby Anastasia...
Literate Lives, August 10, 2010
...on the road to my sister's class in Ashland. 10. H ere Comes the Garbage Barge by Jonah Winter: At last, a little non-fiction! The story of the wandering barge of garbage told with fun pix and humor. I don't do much non-fiction in THE PIT but...
La Bloga, June 16, 2010
...Sotomayor: a judge grows in the Bronx / Sonia Sotomayor: la juez que creció en el Bronx by Jonah Winter, Illustrated by Edel Rodríguez. Atheneum, 2009. 36 pgs. ISBN 978-1-4424-0303-1. Sopa de frijoles / Bean Soup by Jorge Argueta. Illustrated by Rafael...
TheHappyNappyBookseller, January 6, 2010
...Favorite Sports Books The Prince of Fenway Park by Julianna Baggott You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?! by Jonah Winter Knights of the Hill Country by Tim Tharp The Brooklyn Nine by Alan M. Gratz The Necessary Hunger by Nina Revoyr Boost by Kathy Mackel...
TheHappyNappyBookseller, January 3, 2010
...Angel Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx / La juez que crecio en el Bronx by Jonah Winter illus. by Edel Rodriguez Pele, King of Soccer/Pele, El rey del futbol by Monica Brown illus by Rudy Gutierrez 10 Favorite Non Fiction Titles Sweethearts of...
Shelf Talk, December 22, 2009
...eclectic zine. The entire family will enjoy this fascinating and quirky history book. Peaceful Heroes , by Jonah Winter; illustrated by Sean Addy This visually striking tribute to fourteen historical role models demonstrates the power of...
Writing for Kids (While Raising Them), December 21, 2009
...audience participation and is a perfect read-aloud. That’s right, perfect. You Never Heard Of Sandy Koufax?! by Jonah Winter and Andre Carrilho Schwartz & Wade February 2009 Striking illustrations coupled with a fantastic voice- this book makes you...
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and, November 14, 2009
...books, “Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope” by Nikki Grimes and Brian Collier, and “Barack” by Jonah Winter and A.G. Ford. These books portray the 44th U.S. president as a hero, bridge builder and uniter. “Both books suggest that by...
Sindh Today - Online News, November 14, 2009
...books, ‘Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope’ by Nikki Grimes and Brian Collier, and ‘Barack’ by Jonah Winter and A.G. Ford. These books portray the 44th U.S. president as a hero, bridge builder and uniter. ‘Both books suggest that by...
Abby (the) Librarian, October 26, 2009
...will thrill at seeing T-Math use them in the story. The Fabulous Feud of Gilbert & Sullivan by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Richard E giels ki . Arthur A. Levine Books, April 2009. Copy from my local library. This book tells the story of Gilbert...
The Best American Poetry, October 20, 2009
...An " Asian Pear " More reading: on loan from storyteller extraordinaire Ken Drenen Letter to Jonah Winter Long nose Oak Chicken card Glasses chamois More poems! Malt Liquor Moldy Parmesan ( "You take the good, you take the bad..." ) Persimmons...
Young Readers, October 16, 2009
...Global Fund for Children Charlesbridge Status: Eligible Nominated by: shelf-employed Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude by Jonah Winter Atheneum Status: Eligible Nominated by: Boni Ashburn Haunted Houses (Blazers) by Lisa Wade Mccormick...
Author Amok, September 11, 2009
...a nail. A nail is unison. Sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet tea. Poetry Friday Bonus! Have you seen Jonah Winter and Calef Brown's Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude ? It's a sweet picture book bio that captures Stein's wordplay. I can't wait to...
Casting Pearls Before Swine, September 4, 2009
...lifted up the downhearted people and made them believe that the world was not beyond repair." ~ Jonah Winter For the first time, and hopefully the last, I am simply going to link to an article instead of expressing my personal opinion on the subject:...
