Kathleen Krull
Kathleen Krull was an American author of children's books and a former book editor, known for her innovative biographies and informational books for young readers. Her work often focused on historical figures, artists, scientists, and musicians, characterized by thorough research and an accessible, engaging style. She began her career in publishing as an editor before becoming a full-time writer, contributing to series like "Lives of…" and "Giants of Science."
Awards
["Jane Addams Children's Book Award", 'Christopher Award', 'Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Award', 'Pura Belpré Honor for illustration', 'Orbis Pictus recommended book', "The Children's Book Guild of Washington D.C. Nonfiction Award"]
Notable Works
['Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought)', 'Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez', "Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman", 'Giants of Science series', 'The Boy on Fairfield Street: How Ted Geisel Grew Up to Become Dr. Seuss', 'The Road to Oz: Twists, Turns, Bumps, and Triumphs in the Life of L. Frank Baum']
