Eric Kimmel Explained

Eric A. Kimmel
Birth Date:	1946
Nationality:	American
Occupation:	Author, professor
Notable Works:	Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Eric A. Kimmel (born 1946) is an American author^[1] of more than 150 children's books.^[2] His works include Caldecott Honor Book^[3] Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman),^[4] Sydney Taylor Book Award winners The Chanukkah Guest and Gershon's Monster, and Simon and the Bear: A Hanukkah Tale.^[5]

Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York and earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Lafayette College in 1967, a master's degree from New York University, and a PhD in Education from the University of Illinois in 1973. He taught at Indiana University at South Bend, and at Portland State University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Education.

Kimmel lives with his wife, Doris, in Portland, Oregon.^[6]

Awards

• 2004: National Jewish Book Award for Wonders and Miracles: A Passover Companion^[7]
• 2008: National Jewish Book Award in the Illustrated Children's Book category for The Mysterious Guests: A Sukkot Story. Illustration by Katya Krenina^[8]
• 2011: National Jewish Book Award in the Illustrated Children's Book category for The Golem's Latkes Illustration by Aaron Jasinski
• 2013: National Jewish Book Award in the Illustrated Children's Book category for Hanukkah Bear Illustration by Mike Wohnoutka
• 2024: Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association

Notes and References

1. http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/22169/passover-companion-book-a-treasure-for-the-seder-bound "Passover companion book a treasure for the seder-bound"
2. Web site: Eric A. Kimmel . 2024-07-13 . Eric A. Kimmel . en-US.
3. News: Children's Book Medals Awarded. January 10, 1990. The New York Times. 17. November 6, 2010.
4. Web site: A Haunting Anniversary: 'Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins' Turns 25. Shannon Maughan. November 6, 2014. Publishers Weekly. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160315130033/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/64643-a-haunting-anniversary-hershel-and-the-hanukkah-goblins-turns-25.html. March 15, 2016. February 26, 2016.
5. News: Eric A. Kimmel's 'Simon and the Bear,' and More. Ingall. Marjorie. 2014-12-05. The New York Times. 2017-12-26. en-US. 0362-4331.
6. http://ericakimmel.com Eric Kimmel profile
7. Web site: Past Winners. Jewish Book Council. en. 2020-01-18.
8. Web site: Past Winners. Jewish Book Council. en. 2020-01-21.