Jack prelutsky childhood
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Jack Prelutsky
Jack Prelutsky was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 8, 1940. He attended Hunter College in Manhattan, New York. Although he claims to have hated poetry during his childhood, Prelutsky rediscovered it later in life and has devoted many years since to writing fresh, humorous poetry aimed specifically at kids.
After stints as a truck driver, photographer, and folk singer, among other pursuits, Prelutsky became the author of more than forty collections of original verse and anthologies of children’s poetry, including Stardines Swim High Across the Sky: and Other Poems (HarperCollins, 2012); The Swamps of Sleethe: Poems From Beyond the Solar System (Knopf, 2009); Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry: How to Write a Poem (HarperCollins, 2008); Be Glad Your Nose Is on Your Facey and Other Poems (Greenwillow Books/ HarperCollins, 2008); Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant and Other Poems (HarperCollins, 2006); The Beauty of the Beast: Poems from the Animal Kingdom (Knopf, 1997); The Random House Book of Poetry for Children (Random House, 1983); The Queen of Ee "The first ever U.S. Children's Poet Laureate tells us about himself."Want to learn more about me? Well, you've come to the right place. Kids all over the country have asked me questions about who I am. Here are my answers. Where did you grow up? What was your favorite book when you were a kid? Are you married? Do you have any children or pets? Quick facts for kids Jack Prelutsky at the Library of Congress in 2007 Jack Prelutsky (born September 8, 1940) is an American writer of children's poetry who has published over 50 poetry collections. He served as the first U.S. Children's Poet Laureate (now called the Young People's Poet Laureate) from 2006 to 2008 when the Poetry Foundation established the award. Jack Prelutsky was born on September 8, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, to Charles Prelutsky, an electrician, and Dorothea Prelutsky, a homemaker. He attended local public schools in the Bronx, hated the experience, and was bored in class. Prelutsky claims to have hated poetry when he wa
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My Biography The first ever U.S. Children's Poet Laureate tells us about himself.
I was born on September 8, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York. I grew up in the Bronx in a working-class neighborhood made up of Jewish, Irish, and Italian families. My father, mother, younger brother, and I lived in a six-story apartment house where everyone knew everyone else, just like a small town.
It's difficult to single out any one favorite book, but among those I loved were Wild Animals I Have Known by Ernest Thompson Seton and stories about Robin Hood and King Arthur. Another one I liked was The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.
My wife's name is Carolynn, and we've been married since 1979. We don't have any children, and w •
Jack Prelutsky facts for kids
Born (1940-09-07) September 7, 1940 (age 84)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.Occupation Poet Language English Education The High School of Music & Art
Hunter CollegeGenre Children's poetry Notable awards U.S. Children's Poet Laureate (2006) (Poetry Foundation)
Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award (2007) (Washington State Book Award)Spouse Carolynn Prelutsky Early life
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