Eileen Spinelli (née Mesi; born August 16, 1942)[1] is an American author of children's books and poetry.
Biography
She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] She wanted to be a writer from a young age. She grew up in Secane, Pennsylvania[2] attended high school in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania. She won a poetry writing contest when she was in high school.[1]
She began writing for children in 1979, when her own children were older and more independent. She writes both prose and in poetry. Most of her books are picture books, but she has also written novels for children.[3]
Her husband is author Jerry Spinelli. They met while working for a magazine company: she in circulation; he as an editor.[4][5] They have six children.[1][4]
Awards and reception
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch received a Christopher Award.[1]
Kirkus Reviews gave starred reviews to her books When You Are Happy,[6] Heat Wave,[7] In Our Backyard Garden[8], Sophie's Masterpiece,[9] Three Pebbles and a Song,[10] and Cold Snap[11]. Cold Snap was also named one of the best children's books of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews.[12] Here Comes the Year,[13] Three Pebbles for a Song,[14] The Dancing Pancake,[15] Night Shift Daddy,[16] When Mama Comes Home Tonight,[17] and Song for the Whooping Crane[18] received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly. When No One is Watching received a starred review from School Library Journal.[19] Miss Fox's Class Goes Green received the Green Book Award in the picture book's category in 2010.[20]
Selected works
- Birdie (Eerdmans, 2019)[21][22][23]
- Love You Always (WorthyKids/Ideals, 2017). Illustrated by Gillian Flint.[24][25]
- Thankful (Zonderkidz, 2015). Illustrated by Archie Preston.[26][27]
- God's Amazing World! (Ideals, 2014). Illustrated by Melanie Florian.[28]
- Another Day as Emily (Knopf, 2014). Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff.[29][30][31]
- Nora's Ark (Zonderkidz, 2013). Illustrated by Nora Hilb.[32]
- When No One Is Watching (Eerdmans, 2013). Illustrated by David Johnson.[33][34][19]
- Cold Snap (Knopf, 2012). Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman.[11][35][36]
- Jonah's Whale (Eerdmans, 2012). Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri.[37][38][39]
- A Big Boy Now (Harper/HarperCollins, 2012). Illustrated by Megan Lloyd.[40]
- The Perfect Christmas (Holt/Ottaviano). Illustrated by JoAnn Adinolfi.[41][42]
- Now It Is Summer (Eerdmans, 2011). Illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma.[43][44]
- Do You Have a Dog? (Eerdmans, 2011). Illustrated by Geraldo Valério.[45][46]
- Do You Have a Cat? (Eerdmans, 2010). Illustrated by Geraldo Valério.[47][48]
- The Dancing Pancake (Knopf, 2010). Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff.[49][15]
- Buzz (Simon & Schuster, 2010). Illustrated by Vincent Nguyen.[50][51][52]
- Love My Shoes! (Ideals/CandyCane, 2011). Illustrated by Holli Conger.[53]
- Today I Will: A Year of Quotes, Notes, and Promises to Myself (Knopf, 2009). With Jerry Spinelli.[54][55]
- Princess Pig (Knopf, 2009). Illustrated by Tim Bowers.[56]
- When Papa Comes Home Tonight (Simon & Schuster, 2009). Illustrated by David McPhail.[57]
- Silly Tilly (Marshall Cavendish, 2009). Illustrated by David Slonim.[58]
- Hug a Bug (HarperCollins, 2008). Illustrated by Dan Andreasen.[59]
- The Best Story (Dial, 2008). Illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf.[60]
- Callie Cat, Ice Skater (Whitman, 2007). Illustrated by Anne Kennedy.[61]
- Heat Wave (Harcourt, 2007). Illustrated by Betsy Lewin.[7][62]
- Where I Live (Dial, 2007). Illustrated by Matt Phelan.[63]
- Summerhouse Time (Knopf, 2007). Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff.[64]
- Someday (Dial, 2007). Illustrated by Rosie Winstead.[65]
- Polar Bear, Arctic Hare (Wordsong/Boyds Mills, 2007). Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes.[66]
- Hero Cat (Marshall Cavendish, 2006). Illustrated by Jo Ellen McAllister Stammen.[67]
- When You Are Happy (Simon & Schuster, 2006). Illustrated by Geraldo Valério.[6]
- The Best Time of Day (Gulliver/Harcourt, 2005). Illustrated by Bryan Langdo.[68]
- City Angel (Dial, 2005). Illustrated by Krysten Brooker.[69][70]
- Now It Is Winter (Eerdmans, 2004). Illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma.[71]
- I Know It's Autumn (HarperCollins, 2004). Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi.[72]
- Feathers: Poems about Birds (Henry Holt, 2004). Illustrated by Lisa McCue.[73]
- While You Are Away (Hyperion, 2004). Illustrated by Renée Graef.[74]
- Do You Have a Hat? (Simon & Schuster, 2004). Illustrated by Geraldo Valério[75]
- In Our Backyard Garden (Simon & Schuster, 2004). Illustrated by Marcy Ramsey.[8]
- Three Pebbles and a Song (Dial, 2003). Illustrated by S.D. Schindler.[10][14]
- Something to Tell the Grandcows (Eerdmans, 2004). Illustrated by Bill Slavin.[76]
- What Do Angels Wear? (HarperCollins, 2003). Illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully.[77][78]
- The Perfect Thanksgiving (Henry Holt, 2003). Illustrated by JoAnn Adinolfi.[79][80]
- Moe McTooth: An Alley Cat's Tale (Clarion, 2003). Illustrated by Linda Bronson.[81][82]
- Bath Time (Marshall Cavendish). Illustrated by Janet Pederson.[83][84]
- Rise the Moon (Dial, 2003). Illustrated by Raúl Colón.[85][86]
- Horse in the Pigpen (HarperCollins, 2002). By Linda Williams and Spinelli; illustrated by Megan Lloyd.[87]
- Wanda's Monster (Whitman, 2002). Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi.[88]
- Kittycat Lullaby (Hyperion, 2001). Illustrated by Anne Mortimer.[89][90]
- In My New Yellow Shirt (Henry Holt, 2001). Illustrated by Hideko Takahashi.[91][92]
- Here Comes the Year (Henry Holt, 2001). Illustrated by Keiko Narahashi.[93][13]
- Six Hogs on a Scooter (Orchard Books, 2000). Illustrated by Scott Nash.[94]
- Night Shift Daddy (Hyperion, 2000). Illustrated by Melissa Iwai.[95][16]
- Song for the Whooping Crane (Eerdmans, 2000). Illustrated by Elsa Warnick.[18]
- Together at Christmas (Albert Whitman, 2012). Illustrated by Bin Lee.[96]
- Where Is the Night Train Going? Bedtime Poems (Boyds Mills Press, 1996). Illustrated by Cyd Moore.[97]
- Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale (Simon & Schuster, 2001). Illustrated by Jane Dyer.[9][98]
- Coming Through the Blizzard: A Christmas Story (Simon & Schuster Children's, 1999). Illustrated by Jenny Tylden-Wright.[99]
- When Mama Comes Home Tonight (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 1998). Illustrated by Jane Dyer.[17][100]
- If You Want to Find Golden (Whitman, 1993). Illustrated by Stacey Schuett.[101][102]
- Boy, Can He Dance! (Four Winds/MacMillan, 1993). Illustrated by Paul Yalowitz.[103][104]
- Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch (Simon & Schuster Children's, 1991). Illustrated by Paul Yalowitz.[105][106]
- The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything (Harper Trophy, 1988). By Linda Williams and Spinelli; illustrated by Megan Lloyd.[107]
- Thanksgiving at the Tappletons' (HarperCollins, 1982) illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler;[108] reissue (HarperCollins, 2003) illustrated by Megan Lloyd.[109][110]
As contributor
Lullaby and Kisses Sweet: Poems to Love With Your Baby (Abrams Appleseed, 2005). Edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins ; illustrated by Alyssa Nassner.[111]
Miss Fox's Class, illustrated by Anne Kennedy
Lizzie Logan
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Spinelli, Eileen 1942-". Something About the Author. 150: 207–210. 2004.
- ↑ "Spinelli, Eileen 1942-". Something About the Author. 347: 218–224. 2019 – via Gale Literature.
- ↑ Bryant, Jen (2000). "A Conversation with Donna Jo Napoli, Eileen and Jerry Spinelli". Image. 28 – via Gale Literature.
- 1 2 Winarski, Diana L. (October 1996). "Writing: Spinelli-style". Teaching Pre K-8. 27 (2): 42 – via EBSCO Academic Search Elite.
- ↑ McFann, Jane C. (August–September 2005). "Better halves". Reading Today. 23 (1): 23 – via EBSCO Academic Search Elite.
- 1 2 "When You Are Happy by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2006-03-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- 1 2 "Heat Wave by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2007-06-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- 1 2 "In Our Backyard Garden by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2004-03-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- 1 2 "Sophie's Masterpiece by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2001-03-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- 1 2 "Three Pebbles and a Song by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2003-07-01. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- 1 2 "Cold Snap by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Best Children's Books of 2012". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- 1 2 "Children's Book Review: Here Comes the Year". Publishers Weekly. 2002-01-28. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- 1 2 "Children's Book Review: Three Pebbles and a Song". Publishers Weekly. 2003-08-25. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- 1 2 "Children's Book Review: The Dancing Pancake". Publishers Weekly. 2010-05-17. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- 1 2 "Children's Book Review: Night Shift Daddy". Publishers Weekly. 2000-04-03. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- 1 2 "Children's Book Review: When Mama Comes Home Tonight". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- 1 2 "Children's Book Review: Song for the Whooping Crane". Publishers Weekly. 2000-09-04. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- 1 2 Low, Alyson (2013-03-01). "When No One Is Watching". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Green Earth Book Award | The Nature Generation". www.natgen.org. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
- ↑ "Birdie by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Birdie by Eileen Spinelli". Publishers Weekly. 2019-02-21. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ Orlando, Marie (2019-05-01). "Birdie". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Love You Always by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2017-07-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Love You Always". Publishers Weekly. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Thankful by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ McGinnis, Megan (2015-12-01). "Thankful". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: God's Amazing World!". Publishers Weekly. 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Another Day as Emily by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Another Day as Emily". Publishers Weekly. 2014-03-31. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ Morefield, Juliet (2014-05-01). "Another Day As Emily". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Nora's Ark". Publishers Weekly. 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "When No One Is Watching by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2013-01-01. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: When No One Is Watching". Publishers Weekly. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Cold Snap". Publishers Weekly. 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ White, Sue (2012-10-01). "Cold Snap". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Jonah's Whale". Kirkus Reviews. 2012-02-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Jonah's Whale". Publishers Weekly. 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ Estrin, Heidi (2012-04-01). "Jonah's Whale". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "A Big Boy Now by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2011-12-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: The Perfect Christmas". Publishers Weekly. 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ Wade, Maureen (2011-10-01). "The Perfect Christmas". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Now It Is Summer by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2011-02-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ Ranelli, Julie R. (2011-05-01). "Now It Is Summer". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Do You Have a Dog? by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2011-11-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Do You Have a Dog?". Publishers Weekly. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Do You Have a Cat? by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2010-07-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ Persohn, Lindsay (2010-11-01). "Do You Have a Cat?". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "The Dancing Pancake by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Buzz by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Buzz". Publishers Weekly. 2010-06-28. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Buzz". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Love My Shoes!". Publishers Weekly. 2011-04-11. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Today I Will by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2009-11-01. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review Today I Will: A Year of Quotes, Notes, and Promises to Myself". Publishers Weekly. 2009-10-12. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Princess Pig by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2009-05-01. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "When Papa Comes Home Tonight by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2009-03-15. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "Silly Tilly by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2009-03-01. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "Hug a Bug by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2008-11-15. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "The Best Story by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2008-05-01. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "Callie Cat, Ice Skater". Kirkus Reviews. 2007-09-15. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Heat Wave". Publishers Weekly. 2007-07-09. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Where I Live by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2007-05-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Summerhouse Time by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2007-05-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Someday by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2007-04-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Polar Bear, Arctic Hare by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2007-02-15.
- ↑ Spinelli, Eileen (2006). Hero Cat. Marshall Cavendish. ISBN 978-0-7614-5223-2.
- ↑ "The Best Time of Day by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2005-09-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "City Angel by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2004-12-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: City Angel". Publishers Weekly. 2005-01-17. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Now It Is Winter by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2004-08-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "I Know It's Autumn by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2004-07-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Feathers: Poems about Birds by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus. 2004-02-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "While You Are Away by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2004-03-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Do You Have a Hat? by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2004-09-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Something to Tell the Grandcows". Kirkus Reviews. 2004-01-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "What Do Angels Wear?". Kirkus Reviews. 2003-10-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Book Review: What Do Angels Wear? by Eileen Spinelli". Publishers Weekly. 2003-10-27. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "The Perfect Thanksgiving". Kirkus Reviews. 2003-08-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: The Perfect Thanksgiving by Eileen Spinelli". Publishers Weekly. 2003-09-22. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Moe McTooth". Kirkus Reviews. 2003-04-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Moe McTooth: An Alley Cat's Tale". Publishers Weekly. 2003-03-10. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Bath Time by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2003-03-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Bath Time". Publishers Weekly. 2003-03-03. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Rise the Moon by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2003-01-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Rise the Moon". Publishers Weekly. 2002-12-16. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Horse in the Pigpen". Publishers Weekly. 2002-03-18. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Wanda's Monster by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2002-08-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Kittycat Lullaby by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2001-06-01. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: KITTYCAT LULLABY by Eileen Spinelli". Publishers Weekly. 2001-06-25. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "In My New Yellow Shirt by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: In My New Yellow Shirt". Publishers Weekly. 2001-06-25. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Here Comes the Year by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2002-02-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Six Hogs on a Scooter". Publishers Weekly. 2000-02-28. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Night Shift Daddy by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2000-04-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Together at Christmas". Publishers Weekly. 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Where is the Night Train Going?: Bedtime Poems". Publishers Weekly. 1996-01-29. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale". Publishers Weekly. 2004-05-31. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review Coming Through the Blizzard: A Christmas Story". Publishers Weekly. 1999-10-04. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "When Mama Comes Home Tonight by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 1998-09-01. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "If You Want to Find Golden". Kirkus Reviews. 1993-09-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: If You Want to Find Golden". Publishers Weekly. 2000-07-03. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Boy, Can He Dance!". Kirkus Reviews. 1993-04-15. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Boy, Can He Dance!". Publishers Weekly. 1993-03-29. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch". Publishers Weekly. 1991-12-02. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch". Publishers Weekly. 1991-12-02. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything". Publishers Weekly. 1988-09-12. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'. HarperCollins. 1982. ISBN 978-0-06-020872-1.
- ↑ "Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'". Publishers Weekly. 2003-09-01. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'". Publishers Weekly. 2003-09-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ↑ "Lullaby and Kisses Sweet: Poems to Love With Your Baby". Kirkus Reviews. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "Miss Fox's Class Gets It Wrong". Kirkus Reviews. 2012-06-01. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ Precopio, Jasmine (2012-07-01). "Miss Fox's Class Gets It Wrong". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ Spinelli, Eileen (2010). Miss Fox's Class Earns a Field Trip. Albert Whitman and Company. ISBN 978-0-8075-5169-1.
- ↑ "Miss Fox's Class Earns a Field Trip". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ Spinelli, Eileen; Kennedy, Anne (2011-07-01). Miss Fox's Class Goes Green. Albert Whitman & Company. ISBN 978-0-8075-9294-6.
- ↑ "Miss Fox's Class Goes Green". Kirkus Reviews. 2009-06-15. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ Spinelli, Eileen (2009). Peace Week in Miss Fox's Class. Albert Whitman and Company. ISBN 978-0-8075-6379-3.
- ↑ "Peace Week in Miss Fox's Class". Kirkus Reviews. 2009-03-01. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "Miss Fox's Class Shapes Up by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ Boudreau, Tanya (2011-07-01). "Miss Fox's Class Shapes Up". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ↑ Spinelli, Eileen (2000). Lizzie Logan, Second Banana. Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. ISBN 978-0-689-83048-8.
- ↑ "Lizzie Logan Gets Married by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 1997-05-15. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Lizzie Logan Wears Purple Sunglasses". Publishers Weekly. 1994-05-30. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ↑ "Lizzie Logan Wears Purple Sunglasses by Eileen Spinelli". Kirkus Reviews. 1995-06-01. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
Further reading
- Interview at Eerdmans
- Contemporary Authors, volume 107
- Contemporary Authors New Revision Series, volume 171
- Something about the Author, volumes 38, 101, 150, 186, 225, 317