• Select a distinguished author or illustrator of children’s books that appeals to you. 

For this assignment, you will investigate a significant children’s book author or illustrator and either 
write a short paper or create a PowerPoint to share the required information and illustrations. 
Instructions: 
• Select a distinguished author or illustrator of children’s books that appeals to you. 
• Locate and read three (3) books by the author or illustrator. 
• Write a short paper or create a digital presentation such as a PowerPoint. 

the name of the individual, the date and place of birth (death), and why you chose them. 
three other facts about the individual (written in your own words) 
three things about their work that you believe would appeal to children 
three illustrations of or from the three books and a picture of the author/illustrator. 
brief bibliography consisting of three of the author/illustrator's books. The bibliography must follow this form: Last name, first initial. Year the book was first published. Title of the book. Publishing company. Recommended grade or age level. Follow this example (but do not use Robert McCloskey). 
McCloskey, R. (1948), Blueberries for Sal, Viking Books for Young Readers, Recommended age level: 3-7 Grades PREK-K, 1-2.