Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Born	(1957-11-02) November 2, 1957 (age 67) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Author
Alma mater	Sarah Lawrence College
Genre	Children's fiction
Notable works	Biscuit series
Website
alyssacapucilli.com

Alyssa Satin Capucilli (born November 2, 1957) is an American author of children's fiction. She is best known as the author of the Biscuit series , which began with the book Biscuit in 1996. The Biscuit series has sold over 21 million copies globally as of 2016, making it one of the most successful and popular children's book series of all time. ^[1] The books in the Biscuit series are part of the I Can Read! series published by HarperCollins and are often among the first books children learn to read.

Early life and education

Born in New York, Alyssa Satin Capucilli initially pursued a career in dance. She was a professional dancer and choreographer for several years before transitioning to writing. ^[2] Her artistic background is often cited as influencing her writing style, which emphasizes rhythm and movement within the narrative structure. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College.^{[ citation needed ]}

Literary career

Capucilli's career in children's literature began in the early 1990s. Her breakthrough came with the introduction of the character Biscuit, a playful yellow puppy, in the book Biscuit (1996). The Biscuit series quickly gained popularity due to its simple text, repetitive phrases, and engaging illustrations by Pat Schories.^{[ citation needed ]}

The Biscuit series has expanded significantly over the years, encompassing a wide range of themes and situations relevant to young children's lives, such as going to school, visiting the doctor, celebrating holidays, and exploring nature. The series has sold millions of copies worldwide and has been translated into numerous languages, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of early childhood literature.

In 2024, she co-wrote the picture book Willow the White House Cat with Jill Biden. ^[3]

She has received many notable awards for her books including the Washington Irving Award, Garden State Award, Bank Street College Best Book Award, and the Oppenheim Portfolio Gold Award. ^[4]

Books

• Good Morning, Pond. Hyperion Books for Children. 1994. ISBN   978-1-56282-675-8.
• Little Spotted Cat. Dial. April 2005. ISBN   0-8037-2692-9. ^[5]
• Katy Duck. Simon and Schuster. July 10, 2007. ISBN   978-1-4169-1901-8.
• Starring Katy Duck. 2008. ISBN   978-1-4424-1975-9. ^[6]
• Scat, Cat!. HarperCollins. 2011. ISBN   978-0-06-117754-5. ^[7]
• My First Karate Class. Little Simon. April 3, 2012. ISBN   978-1-4424-2748-8. ^[8]
• I Will Love You. Scholastic Inc. March 28, 2017. ISBN   978-0-545-81993-0. ^[9]
• Bone Soup: A Spooky, Tasty Tale. Simon and Schuster. July 24, 2018. ISBN   978-1-4814-8609-5.
• And a Cat From Carmel Market. Kar-Ben Publishing. 2021. ISBN   978-1-5415-8670-3. ^{[10] [11]}
• Willow the White House Cat (2024); co-written with Jill Biden

Biscuit series

• Biscuit (1996)
• Biscuit Finds a Friend (1997)
• Biscuit's Picnic (1998)
• Biscuit's Thanksgiving (1999)
• Biscuit's New Trick (2000)
• Biscuit's Valentine's Day (2001)
• Biscuit Goes to School (2002)
• Biscuit Goes to the Park (2002)
• Biscuit Wins a Prize (2003)
• Biscuit's Big Surprise (2003)
• Biscuit's Snowy Day (2005)
• Biscuit's Birthday (2005)
• Biscuit and the Baby (2005)
• Biscuit Visits the Big City (2006)
• Biscuit's Day at the Farm (2007)
• Biscuit's Christmas Eve (2007)
• Biscuit and the Little Pup (2007)
• Biscuit and the Puppy (2007)
• Biscuit's Day with the Teachers (2007)
• Biscuit's First Sleepover (2008)
• Biscuit's School Day Fair (2008)
• Biscuit Takes a Walk (2009)
• Biscuit Meets the Class Pet (2009)
• Biscuit's Petting Farm (2009)
• Biscuit Goes to the Museum (2010)
• Biscuit's First Beach Day (2010)
• Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear (2011)
• Biscuit Loves the Library (2014)
• Biscuit and the Great Race (2019)
• Biscuit Loves Fall (2022)
• Biscuit and Friends: A Day at the Aquarium. ISBN   978-0-0629-1006-6. ^[12]

References

1. "HarperCollins Children's Books Celebrates Biscuit's 20th Anniversary" . Retrieved May 5, 2025.
2. "Biscuit Author Alyssa Satin Capuccilli Shows Us That Everyone Has A Story To Share". celebrityparentsmag.com. October 15, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
3. Fortinsky, Sarah (March 27, 2024). "First lady Jill Biden will publish children's book about White House cat". The Hill. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
4. "Author page of Alyssa Satin Capucilli". lernerbooks.com. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
5. Mattson, Jeniffer (March 5, 2005). "Capucilli, Alyssa Satin. Little Spotted Cat". Booklist. 101 (14) – via Gale.
6. Bartynski, Julie. "Capucilli, Alyssa Satin: Starring Katy Duck". The Horn Book Guide. 23 (1).
7. Parravano, Martha V. (2011). "Capucilli, Alyssa Satin: Scat, Cat!". The Horn Book Guide. 22 (1) – via Gale.
8. Abbott, Alana Joli (May 2012). "Capucilli, Alyssa Satin. My First Karate Class: A Book with Foldout Pages". School Library Journal . 58 (5).
9. "I Will Love You by Alyssa Satin Capucilli". Publishers Weekly . Retrieved May 6, 2025.
10. Schneider, Emily (May 26, 2021). "And a Cat From Carmel Market". Jewish Book Council . Retrieved May 6, 2025.
11. "AND A CAT FROM CARMEL MARKET". Kirkus Reviews . February 8, 2021.
12. O'Leary, Casey (June 2023). "CAPUCILLI, Alyssa Satin. Biscuit and Friends: A Day at the Aquarium". School Library Journal . 69 (6).

External links

• Official website
• I Can Read Book Website (Biscuit Book)
• Simon & Schuster Website (Publisher website)
• HarperCollins Website (Publisher website)