Paula Danziger (1945 - 2004), author of thirty children's books, passed away on July 8. She wrote me a lovely note in June, just one week before suffering the massive heart attack that killed her one month later. As a subscriber to my e-mail newsletter (
In this excellent three minute RealPlayer audio clip from All Things Considered, National Public Radio's Susan Stone chronicles Danziger's career, starting with her first book "The Cat Ate My Gym Suit.
Danziger co-wrote two books for young teens with her friend Ann Martin: "P.
My pick of the day is Scholastic's official Danziger website, because it paints such a vivid picture of the author you almost feel as if you've met Danziger in person.
Danziger was known for her generosity to aspiring writers, and this tribute site is overflowing with letters from those she touched.
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