| Birth date | September 20, 1963 (age 62) |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Notable works | Masterpiece (2008) |
| Awards | The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2008, 2009) |
| Website | www.elisebroach.com |
Elise Broach (born September 20, 1963)[1] is an American writer. Her publications include the acclaimed novels Shakespeare's Secret, Desert Crossing, and Masterpiece. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from Yale University and lives in Easton, Connecticut.[2]
Book awards
Broach's book When Dinosaurs Came with Everything was a 2008 ALA Notable Children's Book,[3] earned an Illinois Monarch Award nomination[4] and an E.B. White Read Aloud Award.[5] It was also listed as the number one Children's Book of 2007 by Time.[6]
Shakespeare's Secret was 2006 Edgar Award Juvenile Mystery finalist.[7]
Masterpiece, illustrated by Kelly Murphy, was a 2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year in Children's Fiction,[8] a 2009 ALA Notable Children's Book,[9] and is the winner of the 2009 E. B. White Read Aloud Award[5] and a New York Times best seller.[10]
Bibliography
Novels
- Shakespeare's Secret, Henry Holt and Co., 2005
- Desert Crossing, Henry Holt and Co., 2006
- The Wolf Keepers, illustrated by Alice Ratterree, Henry Holt and Co., 2016
Superstition Mountain trilogy
- Missing on Superstition Mountain, Henry Holt and Co., 2011
- Treasure on Superstition Mountain, Henry Holt and Co., 2013
- Revenge of Superstition Mountain, Henry Holt and Co., 2014
The Masterpiece Adventures
- Masterpiece, illustrated by Kelly Murphy, Henry Holt and Co., 2008
- The Miniature World of Marvin & James, Henry Holt and Co., 2014
- James to the Rescue, Henry Holt and Co., 2015
- Trouble at School for Marvin & James, Henry Holt and Co., 2017
- Marvin and James Save the Day and Elaine Helps!, 2019
- A Trip to the Country for Marvin & James, 2020
Picture books
- What the No-Good Baby is Good For, illustrated by Abby Carter, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2005
- Hiding Hoover, illustrated by Laura Juliska-Beith, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2005
- Wet Dog, illustrated by David Catrow, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2005
- Cousin John is Coming!, illustrated by Nate Lilly, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006
- When Dinosaurs Came With Everything, illustrated by David Small, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2007
- Gumption!, illustrated by Richard Egielski, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010
- Seashore Baby, illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld, Little, Brown, 2010
- Snowflake Baby, illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld, Little, Brown, 2011
- My Pet Wants a Pet, illustrated by Eric Barclay, Henry Holt and Co, 2018
- Bedtime for Little Bulldozer, illustrated by Barry E. Jackson, Henry Holt and Co, 2019
References
- ^ "Summary Biography: Elise Broach". ISFDB. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Broach, Elise". LCCN. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "2008 Notable Children's Books". Association for Library Service to Children. Archived 2011-08-01 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "The Monarch Award: Illinois’ K-3 Children’s Choice Award 2011". Archived 2016-06-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Past E.B. White Award Winners". ABC Children's Group. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Top 10 Children's Books". Time. 2007-12-09. Archived 2010-03-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Edgar Allan Poe Award: Best Juvenile". Cozy Mystery List. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2008". Publishers Weekly. 2008-11-03. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "2009 Notable Children's Books". Association for Library Service to Children. Archived 2011-08-01 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Best Sellers List: Children's Paperback Books". The New York Times. 2010-06-06. Archived 2020-07-05 at the Wayback Machine.