Jorge Aguirre (author) explained
Nationality: | American |
Occupation: | Author, television show writer and producer |
Spouse: | Carla Gutierrez (2006–2023) |
Jorge Aguirre is an American author and children's television show writer and producer. Aguirre has written shows for PBS, Nick Jr, Netflix, Amazon, and Disney Jr. He is the writer of the graphic novel series The Chronicles of Claudette for Macmillan/First Second Books. The series includes Giants Beware,[1] Dragons Beware,[2] and Monsters Beware.[3] He is also the co-creator of Disney Junior's Goldie & Bear[4] [5] with Rick Gitelson. He has also written for Martha Speaks, Dora the Explorer, Dora and Friends, Handy Manny and other shows. As of 2023, Aguirre is working on a new graphic novel series for middle school aged children with Andrés Vera Martínez called Monster Locker.[6]
Aguirre's work has been reviewed by major publications, including Booklist,[7] [8] [9] Kirkus Reviews,[10] [11] The New York Times,[12] Publishers Weekly,[13] and Wired.[14]
Biography
Aguirre was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio to Colombian parents.
On August 12, 2006, Aguirre married Carla Gutierrez.[15]
He lives in Montclair, New Jersey.
Awards and honors
In 2012, Giants Beware! received an honorable mention in Publishers Weeklys Critics Poll for best graphic novels of the year.[16]
Awards for Aguirre's writing!Year!Title(s)!Award!Result!Ref.2013 | Giants Beware! | Mythopoeic Award for Children's Literature | Finalist | [17] |
2015 | Dragons Beware! | Cybils Award for Elementary and Middle Grade Graphic Novel | Finalist | [18] |
2019 | Giants Beware!; Dragons Beware |
- Monsters Beware!
| Mythopoeic Award for Children's Literature | Finalist | | |
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Bibliography
Standalone books
- Trees for the Okapis: Little Green Nickelodeon, illustrated by Art Mawhinney (2010, Simon Spotlight,)
- Call Me Iggy, illustrated by Rafael Rosado (expected 2023, First Second Books)
Adapted books
- First Day of School, illustrated by Victoria Miller, adapted from Dora the Explorer (2019, Simon Spotlight,)
Chronicles of Claudette series
The Chronicles of Claudette books are illustrated by Rafael Rosado and published by First Second Books.
- Giants Beware! (2012,)
- Dragons Beware! (2015,)
- Monsters Beware! (2018,)
Filmography
Notes and References
- Web site: Doctorow . Cory . 2012-04-12 . Boing Boing Giants Beware: kids' graphic novel that will delight adults too . 2023-04-09 . Boing Boing . 2022-08-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220807184234/https://boingboing.net/2012/04/12/giants-beware-kids.html . live .
- Web site: 2015-02-16 . Dragons Beware Review . 2023-04-09 . . 2021-10-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028025304/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jorge-aguirre/dragons-beware/ . live .
- Web site: 2015-05-12 . Interview: Rafael Rosado and Jorge Aguirre Create Sequel to Beloved Giants Beware! . 2023-04-09 . The Beat . 2022-11-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221128185816/https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-rafael-rosado-and-jorge-aguirre-create-sequel-to-beloved-giants-beware/ . live .
- Web site: Glaser . Brian . 2015-10-07 . Jorge Aguirre Returns With 'Goldie & Bear' . 2023-04-09 . Baristanet . 2021-10-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211016105820/https://baristanet.com/2015/10/jorge-aguirre-returns-with-goldie-bear/ . live .
- Web site: Nordyke . Kimberly . 2015-02-23 . Disney Junior Greenlights 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'-Inspired Series (Exclusive) . 2023-04-09 . Hollywood Reporter . 2020-11-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126151113/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/disney-junior-greenlights-goldilocks-three-777040 . live .
- Web site: Jorge Aguirre, Writer . Jorge Aguirre, Writer . Squarespace . 22 March 2023 . web . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322205002/https://www.writerjorge.com/about . live .
- Web site: 2012-03-15 . Giants Beware! . 2023-04-09 . . 2015-05-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150517061524/http://booklistonline.com/Giants-Beware-Jorge-Aguirre/pid=5321628 . live .
- Web site: 2015-05-15 . Dragons Beware! . 2023-04-09 . . 2023-04-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230410002056/https://www.booklistonline.com/Dragons-Beware-Jorge-Aguirre/pid=7383360 . live .
- Web site: 2018-02-15 . Monsters Beware! . 2023-04-09 . . 2023-04-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230410002053/https://www.booklistonline.com/Monsters-Beware-/pid=9301470 . live .
- Web site: 2015-02-16 . Dragons Beware! . 2023-04-09 . . 2021-10-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028025304/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jorge-aguirre/dragons-beware/ . live .
- Web site: 2017-12-06 . Monsters Beware! . 2023-04-09 . . 2023-04-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230410002058/https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/widget_iframe.2b2d73daf636805223fb11d48f3e94f7.html?origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kirkusreviews.com . live .
- News: Paul . Pamela . 2012-04-18 . Girl Gets the Giant . en-US . . 2023-04-10 . 0362-4331 . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205094054/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/books/giants-beware-by-jorge-aguirre.html . live .
- Web site: 2012-03-12 . Giants Beware by Jorge Aguirre . 2023-04-10 . . 2023-04-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230410002100/https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781596435827 . live .
- News: Liu . Jonathan H. . Giants Beware! - A Fantastic All-Ages Comic Book . en-US . . 2023-04-10 . 1059-1028 . 2022-01-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125091757/https://www.wired.com/2012/03/giants-beware/ . live .
- Web site: Jorge Aguirre . 2023-04-10 . IMDb . en-US . 2022-05-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220506191614/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1358790/ . live .
- Web site: 2013-01-09 . Ware's 'Building Stories' Tops PW Comics World's 2012 Graphic Novel Critics' Poll . 2023-04-09 . . en . 2023-03-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230307212713/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/55420-ware-s-building-stories-tops-pw-comics-world-s-2012-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html . live .
- Web site: Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Finalists . 2023-04-09 . . 2022-12-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227165918/https://www.mythsoc.org/awards/awards-fantasy.htm . live .
- Web site: 2015 Cybils Finalists . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325015058/https://www.cybils.com/cybils-books/2015-cybils-finalists . 2023-03-25 . 2023-03-25 . en-US.