Born:Yokohama
Japan
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Allen Say
Biography
Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, in 1937. He dreamed of becoming a cartoonist from the age of six, and, at age twelve, apprenticed himself to his favorite cartoonist, Noro Shinpei. For the next four years, Say learned to draw and paint under the direction of Noro, who has remained Say's mentor.
Say illustrated his first children's book — published in 1972 — in a photo studio between shooting assignments. For years, Say continued writing and illustrating children's books on a part-time basis. But in 1987, while illustrating The Boy of the Three Year Nap (Caldecott Honor Medal), he recaptured the joy he had known as a boy working in his master's studio. It was then that Say decided to make a full commitment to doing what he loves best: writing and illustrating children's books.
Since then he has written and illustrated many books, including Grandfather's Journey, winner of the 1994 Caldecott Medal, Tree of Cranes, Allison, and most recently Tea with Milk, The Sign Painter, and Home of the Brave.
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Dancing in the Wings
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Dancing in the Wings
by Debbie Allen and Kadir NelsonSassy tries out for a summer dance festival in Washington, D.C., despite the other girls' taunts that she is much too tall. "Inspirational." - Publishers Weekly
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Scholastic Read-Aloud Anthology
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Scholastic Read-Aloud Anthology
by Janet Allen and Patrick DaleyYou'll reach for this collection of kid-pleasing read alouds again and again. Each short selection will grab kids' attentions, build vocabulary, as well as comprehension, listening, and high-level thinking skills. They are also a great way to introduce kids to genres such as poetry, short story, speeches, expository writing, and more. All have been carefully selected by noted author and educator Janet Allen. 128 pages.
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