Jonathan London is the creator ofmore than 20 books about the
lovable and enduringly popular character Froggy. He is also a poet
and a novelist. Heburst on the children's book scene in 1992 with
the publication of three picture books. Since then he has
publishedover 100picture books, including the Froggyseries and the
young adult novelWhere's Home? Jonathan London started writing
poetry in his late teens. Although he received a Masters Degree in
Social Sciences and never formally studied literature or creative
writing, he began to consider himself a "writer" about the time he
graduated from college. After college, he became a dancer in a
modern dance company and worked at numerous low-paying jobs as a
laborer or counselor. However, during this 20-year period, London
continued to write. He wrote poems and short stories for adults,
earning next to nothing despite being published in many literary
magazines. "It wasn't until I had kids of my own that I became a
writer for children," he explains. "It all started with telling
them stories when they were very young. I wrote down one of these
stories, and it becameThe Owl Who Became the Moon, my first picture
book sale (though it was my fourth to appear in print). Now I am
finally making a living as a writer. A dream come true!" Born a
"Navy brat" in Brooklyn, New York,London was raised on naval
stations throughout the US and Puerto Rico. Today he lives with his
wife, Maureen, and their two sons, Aaron and Sean, in rural
Northern California, where they like to backpack in the summer,
play in the snow in winter, and dance all year around.
Frank Remkiewiczis an award-winning illustrator and author of more
than 100 children's books, including the popular Froggy series by
Jonathan London. Prior to his career in publishing, he created art
for posters and greeting cards. Remkiewicz lives on the Gulf Coast
of Florida with his wife, Sylvia Nissley. To learn more, visit
remkiewicz.com.
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