Jennifer Armstrong was born in Waltham, Massachusetts and grew up in South Salem, New York. She graduated from Smith College in North Hampton, Massachusetts.She writes fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults. Her titles include:The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History, Once Upon a Banana, Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat, Audubon: Painter of Birds in the Wild Frontier, and Steal Away.
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Jennifer Armstrong
You'll find biographical information, information about the authors books and a FAQ section for kids. Source: Jennifer Armstrong Intended Audience: Students/General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No
Lion's Whiskers
The author and parenting coach Lisa Dungate blog about raising kids to have the courage they need to face today's challenges. Source: Jennifer Armstrong and Lisa Dungate Intended Audience: Parents Reading Level: N/A Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
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Jennifer Armstrong worked as a ghostwriter for a popular teen series. Find out which one in this profile. Source: Balkin Buddies Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Who Wrote That?Featuring Jennifer Armstrong
When she was younger, Jennifer Armstrong would tell people that Neil Armstrong was her father. Find out how telling whoppers and writing fiction are related in this interview with the author! Source: Patricia Newman Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
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Books like Johnny Tremain, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, and Island of the Blue Dolphins inspired Jennifer Armstrong to write historical fiction. Learn more about the author at this site that features biographical information and a book list. Source: Random House Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes
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Did you know that in most cases authors and illustrators don't work together? Learn more in this interview with the author. Source: Kids Bookshelf Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes
Jennifer Armstrong: Award Winning Author
Jennifer Armstrong announced to her family that she was going to be a writer when she was in first grade. Learn more at this site that features an interview with the author. Source: Suite 101 Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes
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