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Caroline McAlister

American children's author (b. 1960)

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Overview

Caroline McAlister (born August 2, 1960) is an American author of children's books.

Biography

McAlister was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has a master of arts degree. She formerly worked as an English professor at Guilford College. McAlister lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is married and has two children.

Selected works

* Holy Mole! A Folktale from Mexico. Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki. August House LittleFolk, 2007. * Brave Donatella and the Jasmine Thief. Illustrated by Donald Hendricks. Charlesbridge, 2010. * John Ronald’s Dragons: The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien. Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler. Roaring Brook Press, 2017. * Finding Narnia: The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother. Illustrated by Jessica Lanan. Roaring Brook Press, 2019.

External links

* * Caroline McAlister on Goodreads

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