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An Interview right Jack Prelutsky
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Jack Prelutsky
American writer of children's poetry
Jack Prelutsky (born September 8, 1940) is an American writer of children's poetry who has published over 50 poetry collections. He served as the first U.S. Children's Poet Laureate (now called the Young People's Poet Laureate) from 2006 to 2008 when the Poetry Foundation established the award.
Early life
[edit]Jack Prelutsky was born on September 8, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, to Charles Prelutsky, an electrician, and Dorothea Prelutsky, a homemaker.[1]
He attended local public schools in the Bronx, hated the experience, and was bored in class.[1] Prelutsky claims to have hated poetry when he was younger.[2] He stated that "When I was a kid, I didn't like poetry, because I had a teacher who didn't like poetry. She was a good teacher because she taught me not to like it, too."[1]
After teachers discovered he had musical talents, they suggested that he attend The High School of Music & Art. The moment he was there, he was happy and was able to train his beautiful singing voice and even took part in the musicals. He graduated in 1958, and went on to Hunter College for two years. He failed English three times before dropping out.[1]
Before becoming a writer, he
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Jack Prelutsky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jack Prelutsky | |
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at the Library of Congress in 2007 | |
| Born | (1940-09-07) September 7, 1940 (age 84) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | English |
| Education | The High School of Music & Art Hunter College |
| Genre | Children's poetry |
| Notable awards | U.S. Children's Poet Laureate (2006) (Poetry Foundation) Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award (2007) (Washington State Book Award) |
| Spouse | Carolynn Prelutsky |
Jack Prelutsky (born September 8, 1940) is an American writer of children's poetry who has published over 50 poetry collections. He served as the first U.S. Children's Poet Laureate (now called the Young People's Poet Laureate) from 2006 to 2008 when the Poetry Foundation established the award.
Early life
Jack Prelutsky was born on September 8, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, to Charles Prelutsky, an electrician, and Dorothea Prelutsky, a homemaker.
He attended local public schools in the Bronx, hated the experience, and was bored in class. Prelutsky claims to have hated poetry when he was younger. He stated that "When I was a kid, I didn't like poetry, because I had a teacher who didn't like poetry. She was a good teacher because she taught me not to like it, too."
After teachers di