Kelly DiPucchio explained

Kelly DiPucchio
Birth Date:7 March 1967
Birth Place:Warren, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation:Writer
Genre:Children's

Kelly DiPucchio (born March 7, 1967) is an American writer of children's books. DiPucchio was born in Warren, Michigan.[1] She attended Michigan State University where she graduated in 1989 in child psychology and development.[2] She currently lives in Detroit, Michigan.[3] Her books have made the New York Times bestseller list.[4]

Work

DiPucchio's first published work, Bed Hogs (2004), is about a piglet who is the runt of the litter and has no room to sleep at night.[5]

The story, Grace for President (2008), was written after an editor's preschool girl asked why there were no women presidents of the United States.[6] The story follows Grace, an African-American girl as she runs in a mock election at her school. Grace for President is a "helpful introduction to the electoral system and empowering story for girls," according to Booklist.[7] The story has had a cultural effect in the U.S., where children have even dressed up as Grace for Halloween. The book was listed on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2008.[8]

DiPucchio was also able to collaborate with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan in the book, The Sandwich Swap (2010).

Zombie in Love (2011) is a love story about a zombie, named Mortimer, who finally meets the girls of his dreams. Kirkus Reviews wrote that DiPucchio's writing was "loaded with humorous understatement."[9] Zombie in Love has been turned into a stage play written by Michelle Elliot and with music by Danny Larsen.[10]

Crafty Chloe: Dress-Up Mess-Up (2013)provides "insight into the creative process" according to Kirkus Reviews.[11]

Gaston (2014), a story about a bulldog being accidentally raised by poodles in a comic baby-mix-up story brings up the concepts of nature versus nurture and also about difficult concepts such as assimilation and gender.[12] Publishers Weekly called Gaston a blend of sweetness and style.[13]

Two of DiPucchio's stories, were IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List awardees: Grace for President was selected in 2009 and Gaston was selected in 2015.[14] Gaston was also selected as a 2015 Notable Children's Book for younger readers by the Association for Library Service to Children.[15] In 2014, she was awarded the Gwen Frostic Award, granted by the Michigan Reading Association to an illustrator or author from the state who has helped promote literacy.[16] Crafty Chloe won the 2012 NAPPA Gold Award in the category of Preschoolers & Up.[17] The Sandwich Swap was approved by the 2010 Parents Choice Award. This book was co-written by Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan and appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2010.[18]

Publications

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Contemporary Authors Online. 2013. December 23, 2015. Biography in Context. Gale.
  2. News: MSU's DiPucchio: Writing kids' books about zombies, bacon. Krug. Kurt Anthony. 6 February 2015. Detroit Free Press. 23 December 2015.
  3. Web site: Kelly DiPucchio's Biography Scholastic.com. Scholastic Teachers. 2015-12-23.
  4. Web site: Best-selling author hosts book party in Macomb. 12 April 2012. 23 December 2015. Voice News. Tuttle. Nicole.
  5. Web site: Bed Hogs. 23 December 2015. Publishers Weekly.
  6. This Children's Book Asks Why There Aren't Any Female Presidents. Beckwith. Ryan Teague. 22 October 2015. TIME. 23 December 2015.
  7. Pint-Size Presidents. July 2008. Booklist. 23 December 2015. 104. 21. 70. subscription .
  8. Web site: CHILDREN'S BEST SELLERS: PICTURE BOOKS: Sunday, April 6th 2008. The New York Times. 23 December 2015. New York City, New York. April 6, 2008.
  9. Zombie in Love. 2011. Kirkus Reviews. 23 December 2015. subscription . 79. 15. 1382.
  10. News: Bryan Station teen juggles dual acting roles in two theatres with 'Zombie in Love' and 'Jungalbook'. Chaney. Candace. 29 October 2015. Lexington Herald Leader. 23 December 2015.
  11. Crafty Chloe Dress-Up Mess-Up. 2013. Kirkus Reviews. 23 December 2015. 81. 3. subscription .
  12. News: Must Love Dogs. Blackall. Sophie. 22 August 2014. The New York Times. 23 December 2015.
  13. Web site: Gaston. 23 December 2015. Publishers Weekly.
  14. Web site: Book awards: IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List. Library Thing. 23 December 2015.
  15. Web site: ALSC names 2015 Notable Children's Books. 3 March 2015 . American Library Association. 23 December 2015.
  16. Web site: Gwen Frostic Award. Michigan Reading Association. 23 December 2015.
  17. Web site: Awards for Kelly DiPucchio. www.fictiondb.com. 2015-12-23.
  18. Web site: Best Sellers May 16, 2010. The New York Times. New York City, New York. 23 December 2015. May 16, 2010.

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