Lewis and Clark...and Jodie, Freddi, and Samantha

Jennifer Frantz specializes in early reader books and adaptations of classic children's stories. She is best known for her work on the I Can Read version of Charlotte's Web. Her writing helps young children build confidence as they start reading on their own.

Jon Scieszka was born in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest of six sons born to Shirly Scieszka, a Registered Nurse, and Louis Scieszka, an elementary school principal. He attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana and graduated in three years. He then studied both English and science at Albion College, and in 1976 he received a B.A. in writing. He went on to Columbia University's writing program, and in 1980 he received a Master of Fine Arts degree. After graduating, Scieszka held several j...