Charlotte Zolotow

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Charlotte Zolotow


Born
in Norfolk, Virginia, The United States
June 26, 1915

Died
November 19, 2013

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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

Average rating: 3.88 · 9,388 ratings · 1,547 reviews · 98 distinct worksSimilar authors
Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely P...

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3.89 avg rating — 2,163 ratings — published 1962 — 59 editions
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William's Doll

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4.09 avg rating — 1,149 ratings — published 1972 — 26 editions
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The Storm Book

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3.84 avg rating — 761 ratings — published 1952 — 13 editions
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A Tiger Called Tomás

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3.95 avg rating — 473 ratings — published 1963 — 16 editions
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The Seashore Book

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3.94 avg rating — 401 ratings — published 1992 — 17 editions
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When The Wind Stops

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4.03 avg rating — 359 ratings — published 1962 — 28 editions
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Big Sister and Little Sister

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4.37 avg rating — 265 ratings — published 1966 — 14 editions
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In My Garden

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3.67 avg rating — 289 ratings — published 1961 — 8 editions
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The Bunny Who Found Easter

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3.68 avg rating — 222 ratings — published 1959 — 23 editions
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I Like to Be Little

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4.21 avg rating — 179 ratings — published 1966 — 9 editions
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“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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