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Robin Koontz
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Children's Book Author and Illustrator Robin Koontz
Born (1954-07-29) July 29, 1954 (age 69)
Wheaton, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation Illustrator, author
NationalityAmerican
Period1980s-present
Genre Fiction, non-fiction, Children's literature
Website
www.robinkoontz.wordpress.com

Robin Michal Koontz (born July 29, 1954) [1] is an American author and illustrator of picture books and early readers for children as well as non-fiction for middle school readers. Her books are published in English, Spanish, Chinese [2] , and Indonesian. [3] Many of her titles have been reviewed in School Library Journal, [4] Kirkus Reviews, [5] and the CLCD (Children's Literature Comprehension Database). [6]

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Biography

Koontz was born in 1954 and grew up in Wheaton, Maryland and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She attended the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland in 1973–74. She currently lives near Noti, Oregon. [7] [8] Koontz served as the Regional Advisor of the Oregon chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators from 1994 to 2012. She is now Regional Advisor Emeritus. [9]

Awards

In 2018, Robin was inducted into the Albert Einstein High School Arts Hall of Fame for her contributions to visual arts and arts education. [10] What's the Difference Between a Butterfly and a Moth was an International Reading Association Teachers Choice Award in 2010. [11] Leaps and Creeps: How Animals Move to Survive was one of four finalists for the Animal Behavior Society's Outstanding Children's Book Award in 2012. [12]

Bibliography

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References

  1. "United States Public Records, 1970-2009," database, FamilySearch (23 May 2014), Robin Michal Koontz, Residence, Noti, Oregon, United States.
  2. "What Was Hurricane Katrina?". Worldcat.org. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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  6. "Erosion - Capstone". Capstonepub.com. 1 May 2007. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  7. Gale, Thomson. "Something about the Author." "Robin Koontz (1954-)" Vol. 136 (2003) 154-157. (Gale)
  8. "All about me". Robinkoontz.com. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
  9. "Member Profile". Scbwi.org. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  10. "Albert Einstein Arts Hall of Fame".
  11. "What's the Difference Between a Butterfly and a Moth? - Capstone". Capstonepub.com. 1 April 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  12. "Students Choose "Animal Eggs" As Their Favorite Animal Behavior Book of the Year — Animal Behavior Society Web Site". Animalbehaviorsociety.org. 17 July 2012. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.

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