Peter H. Reynolds

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Peter Hamilton Reynolds is an author and illustrator of children's books[1] and is the co-Founder and CEO of educational media company FableVision.[2]

Reynolds was born in 1961 in Canada with his twin brother, Paul.[1] He attended the Massachusetts College of Art and Fitchburg State College[2] where he received Communications Student of The Year Award in 1983[3], Alumni Recognition Award in 1999[4] and was awarded the title Litterarum Humanarum Doctor (L.H.D)[5] in 2007 for his “substantial contributions to education and the arts”.[6]

Reynolds is best known for his children’s books about “authentic learning, creativity and self-expression”, including The North Star, Ish, The Dot, and So Few of Me.[1] The Dot, published by Candlewick Press, has been published in over twenty languages, as well as in Braille[2], and has won a number of awards, including the Oppenheim Platinum Toy Award, Borders Books’ Original Voices 2003 Award[7][8], and the Christopher Medal[9], as well as the American Library Association's 2005 Carnegie Medal of Excellence[10] for the book’s animated adaptation. Reynolds has also published a book series for young children, based on the character "SugarLoaf". Published by Simon and Schuster, the first two books in this series are titled My Very Big Little World[11] and The Best Kid in the World.[12] Reynolds’ award-winning publishing work also includes the best-selling Judy Moody series written by Megan McDonald, Eleanor Estes’ The Alley and The Tunnel of Hugsy Goode, Judy Blume’s Fudge series, and Ellen Potter’s Olivia Kidney books.[13] His collaboration with Alison McGhee called Someday spent 2 months on the New York Times Best Seller list for Children's Books.[14][15]

In addition to his children’s books, Reynolds also created the award-winning animated short films, The Blue Shoe[16] and Living Forever[17], as well as the film adaptations of his books The Dot[10] and Ish.[18]

Reynolds lives in Dedham, Massachusetts and is the co-owner of his family's book store, The Blue Bunny, and is the founder of Dedham Square Circle.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Brody, Samantha (December 2007). Inspire the Artist Within: Author, illustrator, and educator Peter H. Reynolds talks about motivating kids to do great things. Parent & Child/Scholastic. Retrieved on 2008-01-08.
  2. ^ a b c d English, Bella (November 12, 2007). Make way for Rose. The Boston Globe. Retrieved on 2008-01-08.
  3. ^ Peter H. Reynolds
  4. ^ Alumni Association: Awards. Fitchburg State College. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
  5. ^ Graham, Jonathan. Hard Work Rewarded at FSC. Sentinel and Enterprise; Fitchburg, MA. May 20, 2007.
  6. ^ News About Peter H. Reynolds
  7. ^ Bookreporter.com - 2003 Borders Original Voices Award Finalists
  8. ^ Pub & Artists - Borders - Books, Music and Movies
  9. ^ The 2004 Christopher Award Winners. The Christophers, Inc. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
  10. ^ a b Past Recipients of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video. American Library Association. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
  11. ^ Simon & Schuster: My Very Big Little World: A SugarLoaf Book (Hardcover)
  12. ^ Simon & Schuster: The Best Kid in the World: A SugarLoaf Book (Hardcover)
  13. ^ Peter H. Reynolds
  14. ^ Best Sellers: Children's Books. New York Times (April 15, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
  15. ^ Best Sellers: Children's Books. New York Times (May 13, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
  16. ^ Once Upon a Napkin...The Blue Shoe. Animation World Magazine (April 1, 1998). Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
  17. ^ Animation World News: Awards. Animation World Magazine (May 1999). Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
  18. ^ 2006 Notable Children's Videos. American Library Association. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.

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