Kelly DiPucchio | |
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Born | Warren, Michigan, U.S. | March 7, 1967
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]
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 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 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 New York Times Best Seller list in 2010. [18]
Kelly DiPucchio | |
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Born | Warren, Michigan, U.S. | March 7, 1967
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]
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 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 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 New York Times Best Seller list in 2010. [18]