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Charlotte Zolotow

Born

in Norfolk, Virginia, The United States

June 26, 1915

Died

November 19, 2013

Website

http://charlottezolotow.com

Genre

Children's Books

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Charlotte Zolotow was a distinguished American writer, editor, and publisher who made a lasting mark on children's literature. Over her career, she authored around 70 picture book texts and edited works by prominent writers including Paul Zindel, Robert Lipsyte, and Francesca Lia Block. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, she studied writing at the University of Wisconsin Madison and later joined Harper & Bros in New York, where she worked her way up from secretary to publisher. Her own books were published by over 20 houses, and she became known for her poetic and emotionally insightful texts. Zolotow’s most celebrated works include When the Wind Stops, William’s Doll, and River Winding. Her story "Enemies" was featured in The Big Book for Peace ...more

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Charlotte Zolotow’s books

Average rating: 3.88 · 9,432 ratings · 1,558 reviews · 99 distinct works • Similar authors

	Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) 3.89 avg rating — 2,168 ratings — published 1962 — 59 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	William's Doll by Charlotte Zolotow, William Pène du Bois (Illustrator) 4.09 avg rating — 1,151 ratings — published 1972 — 26 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Storm Book by Charlotte Zolotow, Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator) 3.83 avg rating — 763 ratings — published 1952 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Tiger Called Tomás by Charlotte Zolotow, Marta Álvarez Miguéns (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 3.95 avg rating — 474 ratings — published 1963 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Seashore Book by Charlotte Zolotow, Wendell Minor (Illustrator) 3.94 avg rating — 407 ratings — published 1992 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When The Wind Stops by Charlotte Zolotow, Stefano Vitale (Illustrator) 4.04 avg rating — 362 ratings — published 1962 — 28 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Big Sister and Little Sister by Charlotte Zolotow, Martha Alexander (Illustrator) 4.37 avg rating — 265 ratings — published 1966 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In My Garden by Charlotte Zolotow, Philip C. Stead (Contributor) 3.67 avg rating — 293 ratings — published 1961 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bunny Who Found Easter by Charlotte Zolotow, Betty F Peterson (Illustrator), Helen Craig (Illustrator) 3.68 avg rating — 222 ratings — published 1959 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Like to Be Little by Charlotte Zolotow, Erik Blegvad (Illustrator) 4.21 avg rating — 179 ratings — published 1966 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Quotes by Charlotte Zolotow (?)

“People

Some people talk and talk
and never say a thing.
Some people look at you
and birds begin to sing.

Some people laugh and laugh
and yet you want to cry.
Some people touch your hand
and music fills the sky.”
― Charlotte Zolotow

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