Category: Children’s Author Trivia Questions

Do you recognize these children’s book authors?

Question 15. This prolific author’s first book for children was about cockroaches. Since then she has written books that combine science and humor in a way that has captured the imaginations of millions of school children. A major character in her most popular books is known to dress appropriately for each book. Who is the author?

Question 16. This world famous children’s author started out writing for adults for fifteen years before he started writing for children. Despite suffering tragedies and having health problems later in life, he continued to write bestseller after bestseller. He now is celebrated on his birthday, September 13.

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Our trivia question this week is:

This prolific nonfiction children’s author not only illustrates her own books but also makes her own Vermont maple syrup. Who is she?

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Are you ready for more children’s book author trivia?

Question 10. Let’s start off with a visual clue. Do you recognize this author? Her book won a Newbery Medal in 2002.

Question 11. Do you know of an author who has written many adventure books based on happenings in his own life. He has participated in the famous Iditarod dogsled race, and has written an autobiographical book about his experiences with sled dogs (for young adults).

Question 12. This author says he failed high school classes and needed tutoring in writing and reading. After struggling for years, he finally got a book published. Now this one-name superstar gives writing advice to others.

A question for regular readers:  What do you think about using Google to check for the clues I have given you, fair or unfair? Any comments?

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