J. C. Greenburg Explained

J. C. (Judith) Greenburg is the author of the Andrew Lost children's books.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} Her books blend science and adventure with fun.^[5]

Early life and education

Greenburg is the daughter of Alphonse Wickroski, a chemist, and Sabina Wickroski.^[6] Greenburg completed her undergraduate degree as well as a master's degree in English literature and education at the University of Connecticut.^[6] Prior to February 1998, she worked for Worth Publishers as a textbook editor.^[6]

Honors and awards

• 2003 Golden Duck Award for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature, Middle Grades (Andrew Lost series)^[7]
• In April 2018, Greenburg was a featured speaker at the Esther Banker Memorial Series at the Byram Shubert Library in Greeenwich, Connecticut.^[8]

Personal life

Greenburg married Dan Greenburg, in October 1998.^[6] Dan Greenburg has also published books, including The Zack Files series.^{[9] [10]}

External links

• Internet Speculative Fiction Database - Summary Bibliography: J. C. Greenburg
• Biography on original Andrew Lost website
• Biography on Random House website
• Biography on Kidsreads website
• Biography on Kids@Random website
• 2002–2007

Notes and References

1. Yusko . Shauna . Mandell . Phyllis Levy . Andrew Lost, Books 1-4 . . January 2005 . 51 . 1. Literary Reference Center Plus.
2. Leach . Pat . In the Bathroom (Book) . . December 2002 . 48 . 12. Literary Reference Center Plus.
3. Northrup . Mary . On the Dog . . May 2007 . 16 . 5 . 60.
4. Mendlesohn . Farah . Is There Any Such Thing as Children's Science Fiction?: A Position Piece . . April 2004 . 28 . 2 . 284-313.
5. News: Mahesh . Vanishree . Science books can be fun: Book It! . . 12 January 2011.
6. News: WEDDINGS; Judith Wilson and Dan Greenburg . 22 January 2024 . . October 18, 1998.
7. Zvirin . Stephanie . Editor's Notes . . April 15, 2004 . 100 . 16 . 1436.
8. News: Things to do in and around Greenwich. 2018-04-01. GreenwichTime. 2018-10-18.
9. Book: Baker & Taylor Author Biographies . January 3, 2000 . J. C. Greenburg. Literary Reference Center Plus.
10. Web site: Author Information . 6 March 2010 . Kidsreads.com . 2 January 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100102175440/http://www.kidsreads.com/series/series-andrew-lost-author.asp . dead .