FACTS:


– Jonah Winter is a children’s book author.

– Jonah Winter writes mainly picture book biographies.

– Jonah Winter illustrated two of his own books.

– Jonah Winter writes poetry for adults in addition to children’s books. 

– Jonah Winter likes to be referred to by his full name, at all times, even by his friends.

– Jonah Winter likes to visit schools and talk to children about his books and other things, too.

– Jonah Winter is not a fan of the internet, which is why it took him so long to have a website.

– This is a picture of Jonah Winter painted by children’s book author/illustrator, Calef Brown:

– This is a picture of Jonah Winter painted by children’s book illustrator, Terry Widener:

– Click on the links below to enjoy interviews with and articles on Jonah Winter:

“Gilbert-Sullivan Feud Subject of Children’s Book: NPR (Interview by Linda Wertheimer)

“You Never Heard of Jonah Winter?!” (Interview by Lori Calabrese)

“Books and Authors: Talking With Jonah Winter (Interview by Sonja Cole on Booklist)

“5 Questions With… Jonah Winter” (Interview on IRA website)

“Review of the Day: Jazz Age Josephine by Jonah Winter” (Article by Elizabeth Bird, SLJ)

Jonah Winter Interview on Scholastic Website

“Jonah Winter’s Work Focuses on Famous People of Color” (Article in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

“Spotlight on Musicians and Fine Artists/ Focus On” (SLJ Article on Picture Books)
 
“Persons of Interest: The Untold Rewards of Picture Book Biographies” (The Horn Book)