Janet Piehl
Photo by Richard Piehl
Janet Piehl lives in Evanston, Illinois, and is a children’s librarian. She grew up in Shorewood, Wisconsin, and attended Macalester College. Janet has lived, among other places, in the Twin Cities and France. She got her start as a writer working in the editorial department of Lerner. Janet liked the research aspect of writing and editing so much that she became a librarian. Now she helps kids find and use books just like the ones she writes!
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
- Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
What’s your favorite line from a book?
- "LET ME DRIVE THE BUS!!!"—Mo Willems, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Mo Willems, Nick Hornby, John Green
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
At first, I just liked telling stories. Later, I wanted a way to organize my thoughts about various subjects and share them with kids in a way that gets them interested in and excited about the world around them.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Never give up and always do your research.
