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Betsy James is an award-winning author and illustrator who has published over a dozen books for children and young adults.  James has worked as a freelance writer and illustrator for almost 28 years.  She studied at Mount Holyoke College and the University of Utah and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English.  However, she did not attend art school and claims to be a “self-taught” illustrator.  Her work covers a variety of fictional genres and includes from picture books to novels for young adults.

James has received an array of honors and awards for her writing and illustration, including the latest award, the 1998 Junior Library Guild selection for her book Flashlight. Her most recent work, My Chair, published by Scholastic, includes illustrations by Mary Newell DePalma. In My Chair, James portrays the imaginative capability of children.  Each child’s chair is something special-a cave that can hold all the treasure of the world; a monster that eats pens and coins and someone’s little brother.

James currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Her hobbies include hiking in the desert in New Mexico and picking up rocks. She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys speaking to both adult and children’s audiences in English or Spanish.

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  Boy by James Mayhew and James Mayhew Boy doesn't want to share with his mother and father, so he goes out on his own, away from his cave. But it turns out the wild animals don't want to share with him! You and your child will discover a rich adventure that you can share together, time and time again. Developmental Edge The character learns about sharing and family during his exploration of the outside world. $15.95 Hardcover Book | Grade Pre-K

  
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  	Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall A favorite illustrator offers this rollicking, award-winning retelling of the children's classic. "Whether shared in a lap or with a group, this one's a winner." - SLJ $5.95 Paperback Book | Grades K-2

  
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