Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren
AmericanPicture BookChildren's Book
Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren is an award-winning author of children's books, including 'The Whispering Town' and 'Josias, Hold the Book'. A former print journalist, she often finds inspiration for her stories in real-life events. She lives in Albemarle County, Virginia, with her family.
Awards
["Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature", 'Bank Street College Best Books selection', 'Prairie Pasque Book Award', 'Andersen Prize (Italy)', 'Jane Addams Honor book', "ALA Children's Notable book", 'Sydney Taylor Honor book']
Notable Works
['The Whispering Town', 'Josias, Hold the Book', 'The Edelweiss Pirates']
