Carole Gerber Reviews

Carole Gerber is a poet and children's writer dwelling in Powell, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. She's composed 16 picture books, two chapter books, and more than 100 elementary reading and science books for various publishers. Most of her picture books are told in verse. A former journalist and teacher, she holds a B.S. in English Education and an M.A. in journalism from Ohio State.

Winter Trees (Charlesbridge, 2008) received a John Burroughs Nature Writing Award and was selected in 2009 within a Outstanding Trade Book by the CBC and NSTA. Leaf Jumpers (Charlesbridge, 2006) was commended by the NSTA and has been selected for Only Read! The Florida Summer Reading List at 2009. Other awards include the Great Lakes Booksellers Pick of the List for Arctic Dreams (Charlesbridge) and also a Parent Council Award of Excellence for Hush! A Lullaby.

Carole Gerber enjoys seeing schools throughout the Greater Columbus Arts Council Artists-in-Schools program. To find out more about her books - she's several brand new ones in the functions - please visit her web site: www.carolegerber.com.

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