Johanna Hurwitz is one of the most popular children's authors in the country, and her books are especially appreciated in New York City, where she lived and worked as a librarian for many years. Her stories of Central Park in the Park Pals Adventures, and city life in Riverside Kids show a true New York spirit. "At a very young age I began making up stories and writing them down," she says. "Being an author was my dream since childhood...having achieved it, it feels great." In this visit, Ms. Hurwitz will read from some of her books and talk about how she creates them.
Johanna Hurwitz went from a thirty year career as a children's librarian to write more than sixty popular children's books including
Pee Wee's Tale,
Busybody Nora,
Russell and Elisa, and
The Hot and Cold Summer. She has won many literary awards chosen by children and travels extensively, inspiring young people to read and to write.
