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Louise Borden

Louise Borden
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Louise Borden

Louise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children’s books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include Good Luck, Mrs. K!, which won the Christopher Medal, and The A+ Custodian. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com.

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Agnon librarian heads award committee for children’s books
Cleveland Jewish news, March 29, 2013
...2013 gold medal winners are: Linda Glaser and Adam Gustavson, respective author and illustrator of “Hannah’s Way;” Louise Borden, author of “His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg;” and Deborah Heiligman, author of “Intentions.” In “Hannah’s...
Press Release Fun: 2013 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced
School Library Journal, February 15, 2013
...Taylor Book Award Winner for Older Readers The award in the Older Readers category will be presented to Louise Borden for His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg, published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children. Written in verse, this biography of the Swedish...
‘Hannah’s Way,’ Wallenberg bio among winners of Sydney Taylor Book Awards
JTA, January 22, 2013
...Sydney Taylor Book Awards. Hannah's Way," by Linda Glaser, and “His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg,” by Louise Borden, were named Jan. 21 by the Association of Jewish Libraries. The awards recognize new books that portray the Jewish experience. ...
LM students help illustrate Cincinnati children’s book
Pulse Journal, November 21, 2012
...and Chelsie Voge are included in a new childrens book celebrating the Cincinnati. They are shown with author Louise Borden. HAMILTON TWP. — The artistic talents of siblings Zack and Chelsie Voge are included in a new childrens book celebrating the...
The Stars So Far (as of 9/10/12)
PublishersWeekly.com, September 13, 2012
...of the Surf. Elisa Carbone, illus. by Nancy Carpenter. Viking. $16.99 (9780670063123) His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg. Louise Borden. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $18.99 (9780618507559) How Many Jelly Beans? A Giant Book of Giant Numbers! Andrea Menotti,...
Louise Borden and Don Tate write biographies about men who changed the world: Young Readers
Cleveland Live, September 1, 2012
...His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg Louise Borden We should all know -- and remember -- the "Righteous Gentile" from Sweden who saved thousands of Hungarian Jews from Nazi death camps. Raoul Wallenberg was raised in a...
The Stars So Far: The 2012 Return
PublishersWeekly.com, June 28, 2012
...Pearson. Nobrow (Consortium, dist.), $24. 978-1-907704-25-3 Hippopposites. Janik Coat. Abrams/Appleseed, $14.95. 978-1-4197-0151-1 His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg. Louise Borden. Houghton Harcourt, $18.99. 9780618507559 Hope and Tears: Ellis Island...
The Stars So Far: The 2012 Return
PublishersWeekly.com, June 28, 2012
...Pearson. Nobrow (Consortium, dist.), $24. 978-1-907704-25-3 Hippopposites. Janik Coat. Abrams/Appleseed, $14.95. 978-1-4197-0151-1 His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg. Louise Borden. Houghton Harcourt, $18.99. 9780618507559 Hope and Tears: Ellis Island...