Todd R. Risley was a professor of psychology at the University of Alaska and former professor of human development and senior scientist of the Bureau of Child Research at the University of Kansas. He is the co-author, with Betty Hart, of the book Meaningful Differences in the Everyday Experience of Young American Children.
Meet Tom Angleberger, the creative mind behind the Origami Yoda series as well as other delightfully funny stories for kids (like Horton Halfpott: Or, The Fiendish Mystery of Smugwick Manor; or, The Loosening of M’Lady Luggertuck’s Corset — with a glow-in-the-dark cover, of course!). Angelberger has Aspergers (he calls it his superpower), and many of his stories are filled with his own vivid memories of middle school — the good, the bad and the awkward. Angleberger illustrates all of his books, cartoon-style.
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020), the author and illustrator of Strega Nona and many other beloved books, always knew he wanted to be an artist. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Tomie dePaola tells comical childhood tales, reflects on his career, and suggests ways to encourage young readers and artists.
