Stephen Krensky

AmericanHistorical FictionFantasyBiographyPicture BookChildren's BookNonfictionb. 1953

Stephen Krensky is a prolific American author of over one hundred books for children, encompassing picture books, easy readers, fiction, and nonfiction. His work often blends humor and imagination, exploring diverse themes and subjects that appeal to primary and middle-grade readers. Krensky's writing is characterized by a clear, fluid literary style and an engaging sense of humor. He is well-known for the "Lionel" series and has also written biographies, historical fiction, and fantasy. Krensky views writing as both a craft and an art, and he approaches his work with a businesslike dedication, writing and revising daily.

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Awards

['Notable Book, American Library Association', "Children's Book of the Year list, Child Study Association of America", 'Pick of the Lists, American Booksellers Association', "Children's Choice selection, International Reading Association", 'Reading Magic Award, Parenting magazine', "Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, National Council for the Social Studies/Children's Book Council", 'Carolyn W. Field Award Notable Book (PA)', 'Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award', 'Sydney Taylor Book Award']

Notable Works

['Dinosaurs, Beware!', 'Maiden Voyage: The Story of the Statue of Liberty', 'Lionel series', 'How Santa Got His Job', 'Breaking into Print', 'Shooting for the Moon: The Amazing Life and Times of Annie Oakley', 'Christopher Columbus', 'George Washington: The Man Who Would Not Be King', 'Pearl Harbor', 'The Wilder Summer', 'The Wilder Plot', 'Hanukkah at Valley Forge', 'Now and Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin', 'The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate!', 'The High Score and Lowdown on Video Games!']