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Barbara Park

AmericanApril 21, 1947 – November 15, 2013Children's Literature

Barbara Park was an American author known for the Junie B. Jones series. Her irrepressible kindergarten protagonist became one of the most popular characters in early reader fiction.

Works

  • Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly BusRambunctious first-grader faces anxieties and adventures on her first school bus ride→
  • Junie B. Jones Is a Party AnimalJunie B. celebrates birthday with humorous chaos and misadventures at party→
  • The Kid in the Red JacketNew girl in neighborhood struggles fitting in despite fashion sense embarrassment→
  • Mick Harte Was HereSister copes with grief after brother dies in auto racing accident→
  • SkinnybonesSelf-conscious baseball player learns confidence through unexpected friendship and encouragement→

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Beverly Cleary·Judy Blume·Peggy Parish
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