Joanna Cole
Joanna Cole was an American author of children's books, best known as the creator of the "Magic School Bus" series. She wrote more than 250 books in total. Cole's work blended science and storytelling, making complex topics accessible and fun for young readers. Before her success with "The Magic School Bus," she worked as an elementary school teacher, librarian, and children's book editor. Her first book was "Cockroaches," published in 1971. Cole passed away in 2020 at the age of 75 from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Awards
['ALA Notables', 'NSTA/CBC Non-fiction Awards', "Washington Post/Children's Book Guild", "Children's Book Showcase Selection award", "Children's Choice Selection", 'Golden Kite Honor Book Award', "Notable Children's Book Selection", "Irma Simonton Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature", 'Eva L. Gordon Award', "Children's Books of the Year", 'Best or Notable Citations from the American Library Association, the Horn Book, and School Library Journal', 'National Endowment for the Arts Foundation Award for Outstanding Service to Public Education']
Notable Works
['The Magic School Bus series', 'Cockroaches', 'Asking About Sex and Growing Up', 'The New Baby at Your House', 'Ready, Set, Dogs! series', 'The Adventures of Allie and Amy series']
