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Jon Scieszka

Jon Scieszka is the creator of Trucktown and the author of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, the Time Warp Trio series, Caldecott Honor Book The Stinky Cheese Man, and many other books that inspire kids to want to read. He has worked as an... Read full bio

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Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Well, I think I would have to say
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My life in 8 words: "Well, I think I would have to say"
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    1. See the New Trailer Jon Scieszka's New Book Spaceheadz!
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    2. Author Jon Scieszka Wishes He Had This Talent
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    3. Children's Author Jon Scieszka: Off The Shelf
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    4. Author Jon Scieszka Talks About Spoonfuls of Stories
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    6. Children's Author Jon Scieszka Reads from Truckery Rhymes
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December 2, 2008
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SPHDZ Book #3! will be released on April 03, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Feb 05, 2012
Smash!Crash! is now available in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
Smash!Crash! will be released on January 24, 2012 in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from SPHDZ Book #3!
Sep 21, 2011
Robot Zot! will be released on September 20, 2011 in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
SPHDZ Book #2! is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 20, 2011
SPHDZ Book #3! will be released on September 20, 2011 in Hardcover
Sep 20, 2011
SPHDZ Book #3! is now available in Hardcover
Sep 20, 2011
SPHDZ Book #3! will be released on September 20, 2011 in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
SPHDZ Book #3! is now available in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
SPHDZ Book #2! will be released on September 20, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Sep 20, 2011
Robot Zot! is now available in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
Author Appearances have been announced:
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Aug 10, 2011
Kat's Maps will be released on June 28, 2011 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Jun 28, 2011
Kat's Maps is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Jun 28, 2011
News:
Truckery Rhymes has won an award
Apr 20, 2011

Jon Scieszka Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Do I Get More Than 8 Words? Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. DID SOMEONE SAY MY NAME? DO NOT SAY BIG RIG'S NAME. OR I WILL HAVE TO CRUSH YOU. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. Pete! Stop dumping dirt on us! Dan said he liked to dump dirt the most. So I'm helping. You are not helping. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Smash! Crash! Oh, I'm sorry. What was the question again? Smash! Crash! Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. I'm worried I didn't mix enough cement for a good answer. I'm worried no one will like my answer. I'm worried that this whole thing is making me too worried. Learn more about Jon Scieszka

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 10, 2012
...Congress created in 2008. He succeeds Katherine Paterson, best known for her novel "Bridge to Terabithia," and Jon Scieszka, author of "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales." In his new role, Mr. Myers, 74, of Jersey City, N.J., will visit...
Hispanic PR Wire, February 3, 2012
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular "Trucktown" series, available exclusively inside...
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, January 31, 2012
...Frost Ave., Phillipsburg Library Director: Ann DeRenzis Children’s Librarian: Louise Deily Choices this week: “Science Verse” by Jon Scieszka; “How Are You Peeling? Foods with Moods” by Joost Elffers; “Out of the Dust” by Karen Hesse Books...
Individual.com, January 29, 2012
...author Sebastian Junger (see related story). Authors popular at past festivals are returning, such as children's author Jon Scieszka; Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Lonesome Dove"; Academy Award-winning writer Diana Ossana; and mystery...
PublishersWeekly.com, January 27, 2012
...illustrated with paintings by Kalman. It was an SRO crowd at the store, and that crowd included author Jon Scieszka (center), seen here breaking up the two collaborators. In the past week, Handler and Kalman have made appearances in Massachusetts, North...
Examiner.com, January 22, 2012
...Jules Feiffer The Hundred-Dollar Robber: A Mystery with Money by Melinda Thielbar and Tintin Pantoja Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith The Grapes Of Math by Greg Tang and Harry Briggs In the end, follow two rules when supporting your child’s...
Easley Patch, January 21, 2012
...Need some new reading material? Here are three great picks from Hampton Memorial Library: For Kids "Trucktown" by Jon Scieszka Kat loves maps! She loves to make maps for everything: her room, her block, her town—even her heart. When she gives...
Westport Now, January 29, 2012
...were sold out. The play is based on the popular 1992 children?s compendium of fractured fairy tales by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com Next entry: Previous entry: Westport Women talk...
Westport Patch, January 29, 2012
...p.m. - Westport Country Playhouse presents “ ,” produced by the Griffin Theatre Company, based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. Featuring a host of fairy tale characters, include Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin and Goldilocks. Recommended for...
Sharon Patch, January 29, 2012
...Fox Community Room. Registration is required. This month's book is "Knights of the Kitchen Table," by Jon Scieszka...
Seattle's Child, January 29, 2012
...about one wolf, three houses and three little pigs: Alexander T. Wolf. In this revealing no-squealing adaptation of Jon Scieszka's popular book, A. Wolf has a chance to tell his side of the story. Performed by Paul Mesner Puppets. Recommended for ages 4...
Individual.com, January 29, 2012
...author Sebastian Junger (see related story). Authors popular at past festivals are returning, such as children's author Jon Scieszka; Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Lonesome Dove"; Academy Award-winning writer Diana Ossana; and mystery...
PublishersWeekly.com, January 27, 2012
...illustrated with paintings by Kalman. It was an SRO crowd at the store, and that crowd included author Jon Scieszka (center), seen here breaking up the two collaborators. In the past week, Handler and Kalman have made appearances in Massachusetts, North...
Recordnet.com, January 26, 2012
...roles and nothing seems quite as familiar as it should be in this children's production based on Jon Scieszka's 1992 book. 7 p.m. Gallo Center, 1001 I St., Modesto. $8-$15. (877) 488-3380. Theater: "Forbidden Broadway" Parody predominates during this mix...