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
- 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
- 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
References
- 1 2 "Contemporary Authors Online". Biography in Context. Gale. 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ↑ Krug, Kurt Anthony (6 February 2015). "MSU's DiPucchio: Writing kids' books about zombies, bacon". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ↑ "Kelly DiPucchio's Biography | Scholastic.com". Scholastic Teachers. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
- 1 2 Tuttle, Nicole (12 April 2012). "Best-selling author hosts book party in Macomb". Voice News. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ↑ "Bed Hogs". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- 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.
- ↑ "Pint-Size Presidents". Booklist 104 (21): 70. July 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2015. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Zombie in Love". Kirkus Reviews 79 (15): 1382. 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2015. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Crafty Chloe Dress-Up Mess-Up". Kirkus Reviews 81 (3). 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2015. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Blackall, Sophie (22 August 2014). "Must Love Dogs". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ↑ "Gaston". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ↑ "Book awards: IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List". Library Thing. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ↑ "ALSC names 2015 Notable Children's Books". American Library Association. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ↑ "Gwen Frostic Award". Michigan Reading Association. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- 1 2 "Awards for Kelly DiPucchio". www.fictiondb.com. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
- ↑ "Best Sellers May 16, 2010". New York City, New York: The New York Times. May 16, 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2015.