J.C._Greenburg

J. C. Greenburg

J. C. Greenburg

American writer

J. C. (Judith) Greenburg is the author of the Andrew Lost children's books.[1][2][3][4] Her books blend science and adventure with fun.[5]

Early life and education

Greenburg is the daughter of Alphonse Wickroski, a chemist, and Sabina Wickroski.[6] Greenburg completed her undergraduate degree as well as a master's degree in English literature and education at the University of Connecticut.[6] Prior to February 1998, she worked for Worth Publishers as a textbook editor.[6]

Honors and awards

  • 2003 Golden Duck Award for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature, Middle Grades (Andrew Lost series)[7]
  • In April 2018, Greenburg was a featured speaker at the Esther Banker Memorial Series at the Byram Shubert Library in Greeenwich, Connecticut.[8]

Personal life

Greenburg married Dan Greenburg, in October 1998.[6] Dan Greenburg has also published books, including The Zack Files series.[9][10]

References

  1. [1]
    Yusko, Shauna; Mandell, Phyllis Levy (January 2005). "Andrew Lost, Books 1-4". School Library Journal. 51 (1) – via Literary Reference Center Plus. ProQuest 211809206
  2. [2]
    Leach, Pat (December 2002). "In the Bathroom (Book)". School Library Journal. 48 (12) – via Literary Reference Center Plus. ProQuest 211744283
  3. [3]
    Northrup, Mary (May 2007). "On the Dog". Book Links. 16 (5): 60. ProQuest 197224556
  4. [4]
    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
  5. [5]
    Mahesh, Vanishree (12 January 2011). "Science books can be fun: Book It!". Daily News and Analysis. ProQuest 837004327
  6. [6]
    "WEDDINGS; Judith Wilson and Dan Greenburg". The New York Times. October 18, 1998. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  7. [7]
    Zvirin, Stephanie (April 15, 2004). "Editor's Notes". The Booklist. 100 (16): 1436. ProQuest 235521968
  8. [8]
    "Things to do in and around Greenwich". GreenwichTime. 2018-04-01. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
  9. [9]
    "J. C. Greenburg". Baker & Taylor Author Biographies. January 3, 2000 – via Literary Reference Center Plus.
  10. [10]
    "Author Information". Kidsreads.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2010.


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