David Wisniewski
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AN: EJ562409
AU: Peck,-Jackie; Hendershot,-Judy
TI: "Golem" Comes to Life: A Conversation with David Wisniewski, Winner of the 1997 Caldecott Award.
PY: 1998
SO: Reading-Teacher; v51 n6 p456-62 Mar 1998.
DEM: *Authors-; *Childrens-Literature; *Illustrations-; *Picture-Books
DER: Elementary-Secondary-Education; Interviews-
AB: Presents an interview with author and illustrator David Wisniewski, winner of the 1997 Caldecott Award. Discusses his illustration technique, how and why he chooses stories with a moral center, and his thoughts about winning this prestigious award. (SR)
AN: EJ439865
AU: Cameron,-Ann; and-others
TI: The Many Faces in Children's Books.
PY: 1992
SO: School-Library-Journal; v38 n1 p28-33 Jan 1992.
DEM: *Authors-; *Childrens-Literature; *Cultural-Awareness; *Cultural-Differences
DER: Conferences-; Cultural-Images; Cultural-Pluralism; Library-Associations
AB: Presents excerpts from a preconference of the 1991 American Library Association Annual Convention that celebrated the multicultural diversity found in contemporary children's literature. Four authors and illustrators (Cameron, Keiko Narahashi, Mildred Pitts Walter, and David Wisniewski) present their views of what cultural diversity means and its importance in their books. (LRW)
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Resources from Doucette Index: K-12 Literature-Based Teaching Ideas (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Wisniewski, David
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McElmeel, Sharron L.
Educator's companion to children's literature : folklore, contemporary realistic fiction, fantasy, biographies, and tales from here and there (Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, Inc., 1996)
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Title: A book waiting to happen.
Source: Teaching PreK-8, Sep98, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p58, 3p, 1 chart, 6c
Author(s): Winarski, Diana L.
Abstract: Profiles author and illustrator David Wisniewski. His family and educational background; His career at the circus; Achievement.
Title: David Wisniewski: Crafting serious entertainment.
Source: Publishers Weekly, 02/16/98, Vol. 245 Issue 7, p189, 2p, 1c, 1bw
Author(s): Op De Beeck, Nathalie
Abstract: Examines the life and work of children's author and illustrator David Wisniewski. His home and identity; Traits of his children's books; His background; His family life; His never having had a literary agent; How he plans a picture book; Overlap and complexity in picture books; Desire for wider audience; Efforts at comedy; Upcoming book `The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups.'
Title: Caldecott Medal acceptance.
Source: Horn Book Magazine, Jul/Aug97, Vol. 73 Issue 4, p418, 6p, 1bw
Author(s): Wisniewski, David
Abstract: Details what writer and illustrator David Wisniewski has to say after having been awarded the Caldecott Medal for his book `Golem.' Importance of the Caldecott medal for Wisniewski; Reason why he enjoys epic tales; His secret in writing the book.
Title: David Wisniewski.
Source: Horn Book Magazine, Jul/Aug97, Vol. 73 Issue 4, p424, 3p, 1bw
Author(s): Evans, Dilys
Abstract: Features David Wisniewski, a children's book writer and illustrator. What he learned when he was working on a circus; How he started to work on some ideas for children's book; His writing techniques.
Title: 1997 Caldecott Medal winner David Wisniewski.
Source: Book Links, May97, Vol. 6 Issue 5, p9, 4p, 4c, 1bw
Author(s): Mahony, Alan
Abstract: Focuses on the book `Golem,' by David Wisniewski. Introduction to the `Golem' concept through Wisniewski's son; Recognition of Wisniewski's talent with the 1997 Caldecott Award; Characterization of Wisniewski's works as original.
Title: 1997 Caldecott Medal winner: David Wisniewski.
Source: Curriculum Administrator, Apr97, Vol. 31 Issue 8, p41, 2p, 2c
Author(s): Honig, Joan
Abstract: Provides an interview with the 1997 Caldecott Medal winner David Wisniewski. Background information on Wisniewski; Questions asked; Answers given by Wisniewski.
Title: Caldecott prize-winning author-artist layers children's...
Source: Christian Science Monitor, 3/5/97, Vol. 89 Issue 68, p16, 1c
Author(s): Holmstrom, David
Abstract: Presents excerpts from a telephone interview with author-artist, David Wisniewski, who won the 1997 Caldecott Medal for his picture book `Golem.' How the author developed his picture cutting technique; Name of the next book to be released by Wisniewski; Writers who influenced the author.
Title: Author & illustrator profile.
Source: Library Talk, Mar/Apr95, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p16, 2p, 1 chart, 4bw
Author(s): McElmeel, Sharron L.
Abstract: Profiles David Wisniewski, author and illustrator of children's books. Personal background; Education; Career history; Books written. INSET: Ideas for using Wisniewski's books in the classroom & library.
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TITLE A visit with David Wisniewski (videotape review)
AUTHOR(S) Skeele,-Linda, 1945-, reviewer
JOURNAL NAME School-Library-Journal
SOURCE School Library Journal v 43 Nov 1997. p. 61
PUBLICATION YEAR 1997
ISSN 0362-8930
ABSTRACT A Visit with David Wisniewski ($29.95), from Charles Berry Prods., is a 22-minute video suitable for all grade levels in which Wisniewski talks about his interests and the writing process. He emphasizes the need to constantly revise and rewrite. This video will teach students a lot about the writing process and deserves a wide audience.
TITLE David Wisniewski: an interview
JOURNAL NAME School-Library-Media-Activities-Monthly
SOURCE School Library Media Activities Monthly v 10 Feb 1994. p. 31-3
PUBLICATION YEAR 1994
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Title: Talking with artists. Volume two : conversations with Thomas B. Allen, Mary Jane Begin, Floyd Cooper, Julie Downing, Denise Fleming, Sheila Hamanaka, Kevin Henkes, William Joyce, Maira Kalman, Deborah Nourse Lattimore, Brian Pinkney, Vera B. Williams and David Wisniewski
Author(s): Cummings, Pat.
Publication: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers,
Edition: 1st ed.
Year: 1995
Title: A visit with David Wisniewski
Author(s): Wisniewski, David. ; Morse, Kit.
Corp Author(s): Houghton Mifflin-Clarion. ; Charlesberry Productions.
Publication: [Boston] :; Houghton Mifflin-Clarion,
Year: 1997
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