Kelly DiPucchio

Kelly DiPucchio
Born March 7, 1967
Warren, Michigan
Occupation Writer
Nationality American
Genre Children's

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]

Work

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 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 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 The New York Times Best Seller list in 2010.[18]

Publications

References

  1. 1 2 "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. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 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. (subscription required (help)).
  8. "CHILDREN'S BEST SELLERS: PICTURE BOOKS: Sunday, April 6th 2008". New York City, New York: The New York Times. April 6, 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  9. "Zombie in Love". Kirkus Reviews 79 (15): 1382. 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2015. (subscription required (help)).
  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. (subscription required (help)).
  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. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  16. "Gwen Frostic Award". Michigan Reading Association. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  17. 1 2 "Awards for Kelly DiPucchio". www.fictiondb.com. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
  18. "Best Sellers May 16, 2010". New York City, New York: The New York Times. May 16, 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2015.

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