J. C. (Judith) Greenburg is the author of the Andrew Lost children's books. Her books blend science and adventure with fun.
Early life and education
Greenburg is the daughter of Alphonse Wickroski, a chemist, and Sabina Wickroski. Greenburg completed her undergraduate degree as well as a master's degree in English literature and education at the University of Connecticut. Prior to February 1998, she worked for Worth Publishers as a textbook editor.
Honors and awards
- 2003 Golden Duck Award for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature, Middle Grades (Andrew Lost series)
- In April 2018, Greenburg was a featured speaker at the Esther Banker Memorial Series at the Byram Shubert Library in Greeenwich, Connecticut.
Personal life
Greenburg married Dan Greenburg, in October 1998. Dan Greenburg has also published books, including The Zack Files series.
References
- Yusko, Shauna; Mandell, Phyllis Levy (January 2005). "Andrew Lost, Books 1-4". School Library Journal. 51 (1) – via Literary Reference Center Plus. ProQuest 211809206
- Leach, Pat (December 2002). "In the Bathroom (Book)". School Library Journal. 48 (12) – via Literary Reference Center Plus. ProQuest 211744283
- Northrup, Mary (May 2007). "On the Dog". Book Links. 16 (5): 60. ProQuest 197224556
- Mendlesohn, Farah (April 2004). "Is There Any Such Thing as Children's Science Fiction?: A Position Piece". The Lion and The Unicorn. 28 (2): 284–313. ProQuest 221770274
- Mahesh, Vanishree (12 January 2011). "Science books can be fun: Book It!". Daily News and Analysis. ProQuest 837004327
- ^ "WEDDINGS; Judith Wilson and Dan Greenburg". The New York Times. October 18, 1998. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- Zvirin, Stephanie (April 15, 2004). "Editor's Notes". The Booklist. 100 (16): 1436. ProQuest 235521968
- "Things to do in and around Greenwich". GreenwichTime. 2018-04-01. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
- "J. C. Greenburg". Baker & Taylor Author Biographies. January 3, 2000 – via Literary Reference Center Plus.
- "Author Information". Kidsreads.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
External links
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database - Summary Bibliography: J. C. Greenburg
- Biography on original Andrew Lost website
- Biography on Random House website
- Biography on Kidsreads website Archived 2006-05-15 at the Wayback Machine
- Biography on Kids@Random website
- J. C. Greenburg at Library of Congress, with 16 library catalog records 2002–2007
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