George Shannon
George Shannon is an American children's book author, storyteller, and former children's librarian. He was born on February 14, 1952, in Caldwell, Kansas. Shannon has written over forty books, primarily picture books, which often explore themes of folklore, storytelling, and the natural world. His work has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book and the Washington State Book Award. He has also been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific Northwest Writers Association and was named an Island Treasure by the Bainbridge Arts and Humanities Council. Shannon lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Awards
["ALA Booklist Editor's Choice for Tomorrow's Alphabet", 'Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book for Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!', 'Washington State Book Award for outstanding picture book', 'Island Treasure for 2012 by the Bainbridge Arts and Humanities Council', "Children's Book Award for Busy in the Garden (2007)", "State Book Award for Rabbit's Gift (2008)", 'Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific Northwest Writers Association', 'Friends of American Writers award, 1990, for Unlived Affections']
Notable Works
["Tomorrow's Alphabet", "Lizard's Guest", 'White Is for Blueberry', 'The Secret Chicken Club', "Rabbit's Gift", 'Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!', "Lizard's Song", 'Who Put the Cookies in the Cookie Jar?', 'One Family', 'Hands Say Love', 'Turkey Tot']
