Marjorie Priceman

Marjorie A. Priceman (born 1958) is an American writer or illustrator of more than 30 children's picture books including two Caldecott Honor Books (runners-up for the Caldecott Medal). Her first picture book, Friend or Frog, was published in 1989, soon after her graduation from the Rhode Island School of Design.^{[citation needed]} Priceman's books are known for their bright watercolors, free-flowing lines and whimsical spirit.^[1] Her illustrations to When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street (1997) by Elsa Okon Rael have been described as "religiously authentic and playful at the same time".^[2]

One of her most popular books is Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, which she illustrated. She lives in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

References

^ Yellin, D. (2017). Sharing the Journey: Literature for Young Children. Taylor & Francis. p. 119. ISBN 978-1-351-81297-9. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
^ Best Jewish Books for Children and Teens: A JPS Guide. JPS Desk Reference Series. Jewish Publication Society. 2011. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-8276-1121-4. Retrieved 24 March 2023.

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Marjorie Priceman at Library of Congress, with 39 library catalog records

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[Yellin_2017_p._119-1] Yellin, D. (2017). Sharing the Journey: Literature for Young Children. Taylor & Francis. p. 119. ISBN 978-1-351-81297-9. Retrieved 24 March 2023.

[Best_Jewish_Books_for_Children_and_Teens:_A_JPS_Guide_2011_p._52-2] Best Jewish Books for Children and Teens: A JPS Guide. JPS Desk Reference Series. Jewish Publication Society. 2011. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-8276-1121-4. Retrieved 24 March 2023.

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