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It all begins with an idea. #ArtJumpStart is a collection of easy art projects to try at home using materials from your recycling. Download the full collection as a PDF or browse the images below.

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Quick Facts

"With some writers, style not only reveals the spirit of the man but reveals his identity, as surely as would his fingerprints."[from 'The Elements of Style']"

Writer E.B. White was the author of 'Charlotte's Web' and 'Stuart Little,' contributor to 'The New Yorker' and co-author of 'The Elements of Style.'

Who Was E.B. White?

E.B. White joined The New Yorker magazine as writer and contributing editor, a position he would hold for the rest of his career. He wrote three books for children, including Stuart Little (1945) and Charlotte's Web (1952). In 1959 he revised The Elements of Style by the late William Strunk Jr., which became a standard style manual for writers. White, who earned a Pulitzer Prize special citation in 1978, passed away at his home in Maine in 1985.

Early Life and Career

White was born on July 11, 1899, in Mount Vernon, New York. His parents named him Elwyn Brooks White, but he did not appreciate the name. "I never liked Elwyn. My mother just hung it on me because she'd run out of names," he told The New York Times in 1980. "I was her sixth child."

While attending Cornell University, White acquired the nickname "Andy," which he was known by for the rest of his life. In college, he served as the editor of the school's newspaper; after graduating in 1921, White pursued a career in journalism for several years. He worked for the United Press and the Seattle Times before eventually landing a position with The New Yorker magazine in 1927. For the rest of his career, he would work with this literary publication.

White also met his wife, Katharine, an editor and writer, at The New Yorker. The couple married in 1929.

Acclaimed Author

In addition to his work for The New Yorker, White took on a number of other literary projects. He and James Thurber penned the humorous 1929 book Is Sex Necessary? Or, Why You Feel the Way You Do. White also created classics of children's literature. His first children's book was published in 1945. Stuart Little related the delightful adventures of a mouse living with his human family in New York City.

By the end of the 1930s, White and his family were spending most of their time at their Maine farmhouse. One day, White spotted a spider spinning an egg sac in his barn in Maine. This encounter provided the inspiration for what is perhaps his most beloved work, Charlotte's Web (1952), about the friendship between a spider named Charlotte and Wilbur the pig.

Though White was becoming known for his work for children, he continued to write for adults as well. His literary classic Here Is New York, published as an essay in 1948 before being reprinted in book form the following year, is to many the quintessential depiction of the Big Apple experience. He also revised an earlier work by William Strunk Jr., coming out with his take on The Elements of Style in 1959. The advice contained in this well-known book helped to shape and inspire many future generations of writers.

White received a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963. He followed this accomplishment with his third classic work for young readers, The Trumpet of the Swan (1970). In 1971, White was awarded the National Medal for Literature.

Later Years and Death

White wrote numerous poems and essays during his life; a collection of his essays came out in 1977. That same year, White's wife passed away. He was devastated by the loss.

On October 1, 1985, White died at his home in North Brooklin, Maine. He was 86 and, according to The New York Times, had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease. White was survived by his son, Joel, his stepchildren, Roger Angell and Nancy Stableford and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Quick Facts "With some writers, style not only reveals the spirit of the man but reveals his identity, as surely as would his fingerprints."[from 'The Elements of Style']" Writer E.B. White was the author of 'Charlotte's Web' and 'Stuart Little,' contributor to 'The New Yorker' and co-author of 'The Elements of Style.'

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The Doughnut Machine

The doughnut machine was given to the museum by Mort Schindel, of Weston Woods (a company producing McCloskey videos) and totally refurbished back to working order by Neil Sohngen (although he won't let anyone actually make doughnuts in the machine). Visitors can watch the doughnut machine work and envision how the doughnuts were made.

Robert McCloskey's Homer Price book has several stories built around the famous doughnut machine. Be sure to see the machine running when you visit.

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The doughnut machine was given to the museum by Mort Schindel, of Weston Woods (a company producing McCloskey videos) and totally refurbished back to working order by Neil Sohngen (although he won't let anyone actually make doughnuts in the machine). Visitors can watch the doughnut machine work and envision how the doughnuts were made.

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The official website for Dahlov Ipcar-artist, author and illustrator.

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Thanks for visiting my website. If you've ever been curious about what it's like being an author and illustrator of children's picture books, you've come to the right place. Sometimes I both write and illustrate books, and sometimes I illustrate other people's stories. Either way, I think it's the best job in the world.

So poke around. You can find info on my books, learn about school visits, shop for prints, and read the latest news. If you have a question, have a look at the Q&As. Hopefully you'll find what you're looking for. Enjoy!

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Thanks for visiting my website. If you've ever been curious about what it's like being an author and illustrator of children's picture books, you've come to the right place. Sometimes I both write and illustrate books, and sometimes I illustrate other people's stories. Either way, I think it's the best job in the world.

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Website copyright 2004-2023 Kate DiCamillo. All rights reserved. Privacy policy. Site designed by Winding Oak. Photos and text on this website may not be re‑used electronically or in print without permission.

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AudreyWood.com | Home of the Children's Book Author Audrey Wood

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The home of Don Wood, Audrey Wood, and Bruce Wood, million selling children's book authors and illustrators, famous for The Napping House, King Bidgood, Piggies, and more.

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IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL, CHANGING BODIES, GROWING UP. SEX. GENDER AND SEXUAL HEALTH JUST PUBLISHED!

The newest, most comphrehensive, up-to date edition of It's Perfectly Normal, Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender and Sexual Health was published May 18, 2021! It's full of new information and art for all preteens and teens, no matter who you are. [...]

WHO? A CELEBRATION OF BABIES

WHO? A Celebration of Babies, illustrated by the endearing art of Natascha Rosenberg, is the first of two early board books I have written. Both are intended for very young babies, older babies, and toddlers. WHO? is all about the beloved people, pets, AND objects in an infant's day-to-day life. The book features all kinds [...]

My second board book, LOOK! Babies Head to Toe is beautifully illustrated by Anoosha Syed, introduces our youngest children, our infants and toddlers, to many parts of their bodies. It is filled with fun, repetitive sounds and a melodic voice that names body parts from head to toe along with illustrations that are bound to [...]

The new and fully updated 20TH ANNIVERSARY Edition of IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL, Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, And Sexual Health - The new and fully updated 15TH ANNIVERSARY Edition of IT'S SO AMAZING! A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies and Families.

Every year, a new set of kids and teens come along who need honest, responsible, up-to-date, and accurate information about sexual health. That's exactly why I consulted yet again with experts to make sure the information in our books would be current and scientifically accurate...

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IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL, CHANGING BODIES, GROWING UP. SEX. GENDER AND SEXUAL HEALTH JUST PUBLISHED! The newest, most comphrehensive, up-to date edition of It's Perfectly Normal, Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender and Sexual Health was published May 18, 2021! It's full of new information and art for all preteens and teens, no matter who you are.

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The 20th anniversary edition of the book that started it all: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, now featuring an exclusive board game!

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Thanks for visiting my website. If you've ever been curious about what it's like being an author and illustrator of children's picture books, you've come to the right place. Sometimes I both write and illustrate books, and sometimes I illustrate other people's stories. Either way, I think it's the best job in the world.

So poke around. You can find info on my books, learn about school visits, shop for prints, and read the latest news. If you have a question, have a look at the Q&As. Hopefully you'll find what you're looking for. Enjoy!

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Thanks for visiting my website. If you've ever been curious about what it's like being an author and illustrator of children's picture books, you've come to the right place. Sometimes I both write and illustrate books, and sometimes I illustrate other people's stories. Either way, I think it's the best job in the world.

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Author Jan Brett’s Free Coloring, Video and Activity Pages

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A collection of projects and activities of books for kids, and classroom activities and lesson plans for teachers about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics.

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Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series.

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Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease | Wonderopolis

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Explore U.S. history using primary sources from the Library of Congress. Kids can discover Americas Story, meet amazing Americans, explore the states. Includes songs, movies, quizzes and short stories about American history.

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KidLit TV - Explore the world of children's literature.

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Welcome to the award-winning KidLit TV! Go on an adventure in a world of stories with us! We're a trusted resource for parents, teachers, and librarians. KidLit TV is a winner of the Parents' Choice Gold Award and one of the American Library Association's Great Websites For Kids.

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Fact Monster - A Trusted Reference Site for Kids

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Fact Monster is a free reference site for students, teachers, and parents. Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects, including sports, entertainment, geography, history, biography, education, and health.

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DK Find Out! | Fun Facts for Kids on Animals, Earth, History and more!

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Visit DK Find Out! to learn about dinosaurs, space, animals, nature & more. Fun learning activities for kids with videos, quizzes & galleries at DKFindOut.com

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Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. Literacy is at the core of a healthy community, so we unite with partners to enable all families to read with their young children.

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.