Elaine Landau
Elaine Landau (1948–2013) was a prolific American author of more than 300 nonfiction books for children and young adults. Her work covered animals, history, science, social issues, and biographies, and was widely used in school libraries and classrooms. She advocated for nonfiction in children’s education and appeared frequently at library and reading conferences. Her books received numerous honors and were included on many award and notable lists.
Awards
['ALA/YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (titles included on lists)', "International Reading Association Children's Choice (titles included)", "NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies (titles included)", 'NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children (titles included)', "Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year (titles included)"]
Notable Works
['Oil Spill!: Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico (Millbrook, 2011)', 'Heroine of the Titanic: The Real Unsinkable Molly Brown (Clarion, 2011)', "Popcorn! (children's nonfiction)", 'Various series: "The Best Cats Ever" (Lerner), "What Would You Do?" (Enslow), "Head to Toe Health" (Marshall Cavendish), "Planet Books" (Scholastic)']
