About Marjorie Priceman
Born 1958. Marjorie Priceman is an American children's writer, writer, illustrator and picture book writer.
Marjorie A. Priceman (born 1958) is an American writer or illustrator of more than 30 children's picture books including two Caldecott Honor Books (runners-up for the Caldecott Medal). Her first picture book, Friend or Frog, was published in 1989, soon after her graduation from the Rhode Island School of Design. Priceman's books are known for their bright watercolors, free-flowing lines and whimsical spirit. Her illustrations to When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street by Elsa Okon Rael have been described as "religiously authentic and playful at the same time".
One of her most popular books is Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, which she illustrated. She lives in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Who is Marjorie Priceman?
American writer and illustrator
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Marjorie Priceman was born on 8 January 1958.
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