Linda Elovitz Marshall
Award-winning author of almost thirty picture books, Linda Elovitz Marshall studied cultural anthropology, taught early childhood education, raised four children and a small flock of sheep, pursued a PhD in anthropology, and owned and operated an indie bookstore prior to writing for children. Her Jewish-themed books include Talia and the Rude Vegetables, Talia and the Very YUM Kippur, Talia and the Haman-Tushies, The Mexican Dreidel (with Ilan Stavans), The Polio Pioneer, Good Night, Wind, and Brave Volodymyr. Her work has been translated into almost a dozen languages and has been adapted for dance, theater, and radio. She lives in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State and in New York City.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
What’s your favorite line from a book?
“I think I can…I think I can.”—The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Candace Fleming, Jane Yolen, and Robert Munsch.
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
I wanted to share stories of kindness and inspiration and truth. Humor, too.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Keep at it. Perseverance pays.
