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Jeanne Birdsall is an American author of children's books.
* She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1951.
* She decided to become a writer at the age of 10, but didn't start until she was 41.
* Her first novel, The Penderwicks, won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2005.
* She has since written four more novels in the Penderwicks series.
* Her books have been translated into over 30 languages.
* She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts with her husband.
* She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
* She is a passionate advocate for literacy and education.
...even a tiny bit of deceit is dishonorable when it's used for selfish or cowardly reasons.- Mr. Penderwick
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