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Kevin Henkes Author Study and Presentation By Dana Sur0witz
Author and illustrator, Kevin Henkes was born in 1960 in Racine, Wisconsin.Henkes is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.He lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife, Laura Dronzek, and their two children. Henkes is author and illustrator of children's picture books, many of which feature  little mice as their main characters. He also writes young-adult fiction.Henkes' first book, All Alone, was published in 1981 Kevin loved going to the library when  he was little!!!
Awards and Honors ,[object Object]
Chester's Way (1988) ALA Notable Children's Books
Julius, the Baby of the World (1990) Winner of the ALA Notable Children's Books and Booklist Editors Choice
Owen (1993) Caldecott Honor Book
Wemberly Worried - ALA Notable Children's Book 2000, Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award, Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books, School Library Journal Best Children's Books
Olive's Ocean (2004) Newbery Honor Book
Kitten's First Full Moon (2005) Caldecott Medal ,[object Object]
Meet The Mice
The Mouse Books
Kevin Henkes has also authored and illustrated some very well known picture books. One of his more recent books, Kitten’s First Full Moon (2005) was awarded the Caldecott Medal for outstanding illustrations.  This is the first time Kevin illustrated in black and white
Picture Books
It may also surprise some, that Kevin Henkes is the author of young adult novels. He was awarded the Newbury Medal for Olive’s Ocean(2004).  "A superior growing up/coming-of-age story." — Children's Literature

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Surowitz author study kevin henkes re do[1]

  • 1. Kevin Henkes Author Study and Presentation By Dana Sur0witz
  • 2. Author and illustrator, Kevin Henkes was born in 1960 in Racine, Wisconsin.Henkes is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.He lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife, Laura Dronzek, and their two children. Henkes is author and illustrator of children's picture books, many of which feature little mice as their main characters. He also writes young-adult fiction.Henkes' first book, All Alone, was published in 1981 Kevin loved going to the library when he was little!!!
  • 3.
  • 4. Chester's Way (1988) ALA Notable Children's Books
  • 5. Julius, the Baby of the World (1990) Winner of the ALA Notable Children's Books and Booklist Editors Choice
  • 7. Wemberly Worried - ALA Notable Children's Book 2000, Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award, Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books, School Library Journal Best Children's Books
  • 8. Olive's Ocean (2004) Newbery Honor Book
  • 9.
  • 12. Kevin Henkes has also authored and illustrated some very well known picture books. One of his more recent books, Kitten’s First Full Moon (2005) was awarded the Caldecott Medal for outstanding illustrations. This is the first time Kevin illustrated in black and white
  • 14. It may also surprise some, that Kevin Henkes is the author of young adult novels. He was awarded the Newbury Medal for Olive’s Ocean(2004). "A superior growing up/coming-of-age story." — Children's Literature
  • 16. Troublemaker and mischief maker like Wendell Fun and loving life like Lily Brave and Fearless like Shelia Rae Quiet and determined like Chrysanthemum I hope that you will take the time to discover the wonderful world of Kevin Henkes. Maybe you can see a little of yourself in his characters…… Nervous and worried like Wemberly Head strong and stubborn like Chester Attached to a special blankie like Owen
  • 17.
  • 18. Listen to an interview with Kevin Henkes
  • 19. Sign up for his newsletter
  • 20. Play some games with Lily and Wemberly
  • 21.
  • 22. Children can look up the meanings of their names with their parents and share a special story about their name.
  • 23. The names and stories can also be displayed on a bulletin board.This book can also be used when teaching a lesson on bullying and self-esteem
  • 24. References Kevin Henkes website. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.kevinhenkes.com/meet/kevin.asp KevinHenkes. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Henkes Kevin Henkes. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/contributor.jsp?id=2221 All images are from Kevin Henkes website