Kelly DiPucchio
Kelly DiPucchio | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 7, 1967 Warren, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| 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 New York Times Best Seller list in 2008.[8]
DiPucchio was also able to collaborate with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan 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
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 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 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 ISBN 978-1442402706
- Crafty Chloe, illustrated by Heather Ross, Atheneum Books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2012 ISBN 978-1442421233
- Crafty Chloe: Dress-Up Mess-Up, illustrated by Heather Ross, Atheneum Books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2013 ISBN 978-1442421240
- Gaston, illustrated by ISBN 978-1442451025
- Zombie in Love 2+1, illustrated by ISBN 978-1442459373
- Dog Days of School, illustrated by ISBN 978-0786854936
- Everyone Loves Bacon, illustrated by Eric Wight, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2015, ISBN 9780374300524
- Dragon Was Terrible, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2016, ISBN 9780374300494
- Everyone Loves Cupcake, illustrated by Eric Wight, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2016, ISBN 9780374302931
- One Little Two Little Three Little Children, illustrated by Mary Lundquist, Balzer + Bray, 2016, ISBN 9780062348661
- Antoinette, illustrated by ISBN 9781481457835
- Super Manny Stands Up!, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin, Atheneum Books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2017, ISBN 9781481459600
- Littles: And How They Grow, illustrated by A.G. Ford, Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2017, ISBN 9780399555268
- Poe Won't Go, illustrated by Zachariah OHora, Disney-Hyperion (New York, NY), 2018 ISBN 9781484790595
- How to Grow Happiness: A Jerome the Gnome Adventure, illustrated by Matt Kaufenberg, Rodale Kids, 2018, ISBN 9781635651409
- We're Going on a Treasure Hunt, illustrated by Jay Fleck, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux books for Young Readers (New York, NY), 2019, ISBN 9780374306410
- Grace Goes to Washington, illustrated by LeUyen Pham, Disney-Hyperion (New York, NY), 2019, ISBN 9781368024334
References
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ "CHILDREN'S BEST SELLERS: PICTURE BOOKS: Sunday, April 6th 2008". The New York Times. New York City, New York. April 6, 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ "Zombie in Love". Kirkus Reviews. 79 (15): 1382. 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ "Gwen Frostic Award". Michigan Reading Association. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ a b "Awards for Kelly DiPucchio". www.fictiondb.com. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
- ^ "Best Sellers May 16, 2010". The New York Times. New York City, New York. May 16, 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
