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Elisa Kleven

{{Short description|American writer}}

Elisa Kleven is an American children's writer and illustrator of 30 books.[http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/elisa-kleven Scholastic][http://www.scbwinorthca.org/bios/onlinegallery/bioelisakleven.htm SCBWI] She grew up in Los Angeles and currently resides near San Francisco."About Elisa Kleven", Elisa Kleven web site, http://www.elisakleven.com/aboutelisa.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120708232454/http://elisakleven.com/aboutelisa.html |date=2012-07-08 }} (accessed May 3, 2012)Aline Pereira, "Interview with author/illustrator Elisa Kleven", Paper Tigers, February 2009, http://www.papertigers.org/interviews/archived_interviews/ekleven.html Her titles have been Booklist editor's choices, and PBS and Rainbow Book selections.{{Cite web |url=http://elisakleven.com/HoorayPinata.html |title=Elisakleven |access-date=2013-06-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034907/http://www.elisakleven.com/HoorayPinata.html |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead }}

Career

Kleven has written several children's books including the Paper Princess series,[https://www.amazon.com/books/dp/0140564241 Amazon] The Puddle Pail and The Lion and the Little Red Bird. Her first book was Ernst, a story about a creative crocodile named Ernst, whose tendency to wonder "what if" mirrors the author's own.[http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-58246-053-6 Publishers Weekly]

In addition to writing her own books, Kleven has also illustrated books by other writers, such as Abuela by Arthur Dorros,{{Cite web |url=http://elisakleven.com/Abuela.html |title=Elisakleven |access-date=2013-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064923/http://www.elisakleven.com/Abuela.html |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead }} De Colores by Jose Luis Orozco, Angels Watching Over Me by Julia Durano,[https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/julia-durango/angels-watching-over-me/ Kirkus review Angels Watching Over Me] and The Weaver by Thacher Hurd.[https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/thacher-hurd/the-weaver/ Kirkus review of The Weaver]

Kleven is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.[http://www.scbwinorthca.org/bios/onlinegallery/bioelisakleven.htm SCBWI] She has been recognized nationally with awards and honors from the American Library Association, The New York Times, the Junior Library Guild, School Library Journal and the American Institute of Graphic Arts.{{Cite web |url=http://transatlanticagency.com/clients/illustrators/elisa-kleven/ |title=Elisa Kleven | Transatlantic Agency |access-date=2013-06-25 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130628034840/http://transatlanticagency.com/clients/illustrators/elisa-kleven/ |archive-date=2013-06-28 |url-status=dead }}

Response

Kirkus Reviews said of her children's book Welcome Home Mouse, "Every word and brush stroke is spot-on in this luminous celebration of creativity, conservation and compassion."[https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/elisa-kleven/welcome-home-mouse/ Kirkus review] Kirkus Reviews noted of A Monster in the House "a wondrously silly tale ... expect laughter"."A Monster in the House (Review)", Kirkus Reviews, September 1st 1998, https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/elisa-kleven/a-monster-in-the-house/ Time Out New York noted Welcome Home, Mouse's intricate illustrations.Carolyn Juris, "Picture book pick: Welcome Home, Mouse by Elisa Kleven", Time Out New York, Sep 28, 2010, http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/things-to-do/time-out-kids-blog/68389/picture-book-pick-welcome-home-mouse-by-elisa-kleven Publishers Weekly said of A Monster in the House, “

Kleven honestly portrays the mixed feelings of affection and annoyance that siblings often have for one another."[http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-525-45973-6 Publishers Weekly review]

Booklist gave Kleven a starred review for her illustrations in Abuela saying, "Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that will mesmerize youngsters. These are pages to be studied again and again...this book is a jewel."[http://booklistonline.com/Abuela-Arthur-Dorros/pid=536951 Booklist review] Publishers Weekly said of The Dancing Deer and the Foolish Hunter, “Kleven's signature kaleidoscopic blend of color and texture and her respect for nature theme never disappoint.” [http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-525-46832-5 Publishers Weekly Review]

References

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External links

{{Portal |Children's literature}}

  • [http://www.elisakleven.com/ Official site]
  • [http://www.ala.org/offices/resources/elisakleven Points of View article, written by Elisa Kleven]
  • [http://libmagazine.com/a-personal-chat-with-paper-princess-elisa-kleven/ Interview with Lauren Joblonski on the Lib Magazine website]
  • [http://www.latinbabybookclub.com/2009/08/author-and-illustrator-interview-and.html Interview on the Latin Baby Book Club website]
  • [http://susanameyers.blogspot.com/2010/03/princess-monday-quickie-interviewelisa.html Interview with Jennifer Bertman]
  • [http://www.dreamjamworld.com/Interview_Elisa_Kleven.php Interview on Dream Jam World]
  • [http://childrensbookradio.com/podcast-episode-guide.html Podcast (#47) on childrensbookradio]
  • [http://ottertalesnews.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/sun-bread-and-paper-princesses-author-elisa-kleven-talks-about-her-books/ interview in the Montclair Elementary School newspaper, Otter Tales]
  • [http://zensanity.blogspot.com/2009/04/carousel-tale-by-elisa-kleven.html Short interview on the Zen Sanity blog]
  • [http://www.ritell.org/Resources/Documents/Booklists%20--%20Author/Kleven,%20Elisa%20Author%20Study%20Booklist%20by%20Micaela%20Folan%20for%20Grades%20K-3.pdf article/project about Kleven and her books by Micaela Folan]
  • [http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2696400049.html Biography on encyclopedia.com]
  • [http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2011/10/elisa-klevin-creator-of-magical-worlds.html Article found in The Children’s Book Review by Nicki Richesin]
  • [http://www.arnenixoncenter.org/events/elisa_kleven.shtml Article on the Arne Nixon Center for the study of Children’s Literature website]
  • [https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/a-carousel-tale/ review for A Carousel Tale]
  • [http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8037-3742-6 Review of Glasswings: A Butterfly Story] by Publishers Weekly
  • [https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/elisa-kleven/glasswings/ Review of Glasswings: A Butterfly Story] on the Kirkus Reviews website
  • [http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-525-46674-1 review of Sun Bread] on Publishers Weekly
  • [http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-525-46832-5 Review of The Dancing Deer and the Foolish Hunter] on Publishers Weekly
  • [http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-15-250988-0 Review of The Magic Maguey] on Publishers Weekly
  • [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/404352146/golden-gate-books-a-childrens-book-revival/posts/480118 Short review of Cozy Light, Cozy Night by Barbara A. Ward]
  • [http://www.keplers.com/book/9781582462776 Synopsis and praise for Welcome Home, Mouse on Kepler’s Book Magazines website]
  • [https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/elisa-kleven/welcome-home-mouse/ Short review of Welcome Home, Mouse] on the Kirkus Reviews website
  • [http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-525-45149-5 review of Isla] on the Publishers Weekly website

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Category:American children's writers

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