Elizabeth Winthrop

Elizabeth Winthrop, also known as Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop, is an American author who has published more than sixty works, primarily children's fiction, in addition to novels for adults.[1] She is best known for the classic middle-grade novel, The Castle in the Attic and its sequel The Battle for the Castle[2] which have been nominated for 23 state book awards and are considered children's classics.[3]

Her most recent children's book is Maia and the Monster Baby[4] (Holiday House, 2012) illustrated by Amanda Haley.[5] Her most recent historical novel, Counting on Grace[6] was chosen as a Notable Book of the Year by the American Library Association,[7] the National Council of Social Studies,[8] the International Reading Association[9] and the Children’s Book Council[10] among others.

Some of her most popular picture books include Dumpy La Rue,[11] Shoes,[12] Dog Show,[13] Squashed in the Middle,[14] The First Christmas Stocking,[15] and The Biggest Parade.[16]

She is the daughter of American newspaper columnist and political analyst Stewart Alsop[17] and the great grandniece of former President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt.

She currently resides in New York City[18]

Family

Elizabeth Winthrop is a great grandniece of Theodore Roosevelt[19] and first-cousin twice removed to Eleanor Roosevelt. Her grandfather was Joseph Alsop IV (1876–1953) married to Corinne Douglas Robinson (1886–1971). Her uncle was Joseph Alsop. Her father was Stewart Alsop. One of her siblings is investor and pundit Stewart Alsop II.[20]

Notable books

See also

Full list of books

References

  1. "Elizabeth Winthrop (Author of The Castle in the Attic)". Goodreads.com. 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  2. "THE BATTLE FOR THE CASTLE - Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop". Elizabethwinthrop.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  3. "Holiday House Book Page". Holidayhouse.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  4. "Children's Review: Maia and the Monster Baby by Elizabeth Winthrop, illus. by Amanda Haley. Holiday House, $16.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-8234-2518-1". Publishersweekly.com. 2012-06-18. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  5. "Holiday House Book Page". Holidayhouse.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  6. http://elizabethwinthrop.com/2010/03/02/counting-on-grace/
  7. "ALSC announces 2007 Notable Children's Books". ALA. 2007-02-06. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  8. "Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People" (PDF). National Council for the Social Studies. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  9. "Children’s Choices for 2007" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  10. "Children’s Choices for 2007 GRADES K–2" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  11. "Children's Review: DUMPY LA RUE by Elizabeth Winthrop, Author, Betsy Lewin, Illustrator DUMPY LA RUEElizabeth Winthro $15.95 (40p) ISBN 978-0-8050-6385-1". Publishersweekly.com. 2001-04-16. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  12. "SHOES by Elizabeth Winthrop | Kirkus Book Reviews". Kirkusreviews.com. 1986-09-01. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  13. Winthrop, Elizabeth. "DOG SHOW by Elizabeth Winthrop, Mark Ulriksen | Kirkus Book Reviews". Kirkusreviews.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  14. "Squashed in the Middle, by Elizabeth Winthrop". Booklist Online. 2005-04-01. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  15. "First Christmas Stocking, by Elizabeth Winthrop | Booklist Online". Staging.booklistonline.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  16. "Biggest Parade, by Elizabeth Winthrop". Booklist Online. 2006-09-01. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  17. "Day at Night: Stewart Alsop, newspaper columnist". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  18. "Elizabeth Winthrop". Good Reads. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  19. "DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT - Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop". Elizabethwinthrop.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  20. "Stewart Alsop II". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  21. "Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Winners and Honor Books: 2004 - 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  22. "2006 Notable Books Announced". ALA. 2006-02-06. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  23. "DCF Award Masterlist 1986-1987" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  24. http://www.amazon.com/Maia-Monster-Baby-Elizabeth-Winthrop/dp/0823425185
  25. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/island-justice-elizabeth-winthrop/1002618566

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