As
a child, Corey loved to read and figured she would grow up to be an author. But
first she became a teacher and worked in a dot.com startup. And when she decided
to write for kids, the picture book format is what she chose to write.
Her debut picture book, Hop! Plop!, co-authored with Tali Klein, was on the list of 2006
Eric Carle Museum “Picture Books of Distinction” and in 2007 made the Bank
Street College list "Best Children’s Books of the Year." Check out
this impressive list of awards for her books that followed, far too numerous to mention here!
What makes Corey’s books
award winning?
Fun Rhymes, Flawless Meter, Fresh Themes
In an
interview over at Angie Karcher’s Rhyme Revolution blog, Corey said, “My stories are not character-driven or
plot-driven. They are language-driven.”
In WHAT ABOUT MOOSE?,
co-authored with Rebecca J. Gomez, Corey sticks to all the necessary narrative story plot
points while keeping perfect meter and rhyme. She introduces readers to a character kids can readily identify with - one very bossy moose.
Modern Fairytale Characters & Settings
Corey masterfully
recreates unique characters in clever new settings to create fun fractured
fairy tales.
In GOLDI
ROCKS AND THE THREE BEARS,
co-authored with Beth Coulton,
the Three Bears and Goldi love to rock and roll.
co-authored with Beth Coulton,
the Three Bears and Goldi love to rock and roll.
Plot Twist
It’s fair to say, anyone
who writes in rhyme is familiar with Corey's books. If interested in learning how she does it, Corey and fellow rhymer, Tiffany
Strelitz Haber created a blog, Meter Maids: Learn
to Rhyme. Or do the time. Check
out their posts and advice on how to avoid rhyme crimes.
Playful language, fun characters, and re-imagined plots make stories by Corey Rosen
Schwartz excellent mentor texts to study. Happy reading!
Corey on Twitter:
@CoreyPBNinja
Corey’s Facebook Fan
Page: Corey Rosen Schwartz – PB Ninja
Keila, lots of ways to approach story when one studies Corey. Thank you for the overview.
ReplyDeleteIsn't she amazing? Love her writing.
DeleteCorey really has a wide variety of books and always nails the meter.
ReplyDeleteAgree!
DeleteI noticed many of Corey's books are co-authored and then an illustrator is another part of the book. The royalties must be divided a number of ways. I have read three of her books and looking the for others. Dan Santat as an illustrator was a great choice.
ReplyDeleteYes, in many of her interviews she discusses how she prefers to work with another author. I know you will enjoy all of them.
DeleteYes, I need to study these more. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Jilanne! What she does is nothing short of brilliant. I can't imagine sticking to a story arc and finding the right words in meter and rhyme. WOW.
DeleteLovely post! Thanks for giving us such a great list and other resources to help us in our writing. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Angie. This was so much fun to write. 😀
DeleteThank you, Keila, for sharing Corey's books. She is one of my favorite authors.
ReplyDeleteCorey’s book are pure delight!
DeleteGreat post. Thanks Leila. I do love her ninja & Twinderella books!
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