Natasha Wing
Natasha Wing is a prolific children's book author, best known for her "The Night Before" series, which offers a fresh take on classic holiday and school-themed stories. She has published over 54 children's books and continues to write, with new titles in the works. Wing also writes biographies, joke books, and has ventured into screenwriting for movies. Her work often focuses on fun, family, and holiday themes, aiming to create magical moments for children. She is also known for her narrative non-fiction, exploring the lives of historical figures and artists. Wing's books have appeared on bestseller lists, and she has received recognition for her contributions to children's literature.
Awards
['Highlights for Children Cover of the Year award in 1998 and 2007', '2006 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People', 'Highlights for Children Illustrator of the Month award in October 2003 and November 2007', '2002 Gold Medallion Book Award finalist', 'ALA Notable (for An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers)', 'Junior Library Guild selection (for An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers)', "California Reading Association's Eureka! Honor Book Award (for An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers)", '2012 Grand Canyon Reader nominee (for An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers)', 'Green Earth Book Award 2016 (for Trash Talk: Moving Toward A Zero-Waste World)']
Notable Works
['The Night Before Kindergarten', 'The Night Before Halloween', 'The Night Before First Grade', 'The Night Before the Night Before Christmas', "The Night Before St. Patrick's Day", 'The Night Before Thanksgiving', "The Night Before Valentine's Day", 'The Night Before Easter', 'The Night Before Preschool', 'The Night Before Summer Vacation', 'When Jackie Saved Grand Central', 'An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers', 'Jalapeño Bagels', 'The Legend of Lop-eared Larry']
