Josie Meets a Jaguar is co-authored by the Bruno/Handman family—Beth, Kenny, Antonia, and Benjy. The series is inspired by the enthusiasm of the students from P.S. 321, where Beth is Assistant Principal and Benjy and Antonia attended elementary school. Kenny works coordinating environmental campaigns. Benjy teaches ESL and and outdoor skills for children. Antonia works for Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives as a grant writer and communications coordinator. The family is from Brooklyn, New York. Janet Pedersen has illustrated many books for children, as well as authored a few herself. She is the author and illustrator of Houdini the Amazing Caterpillar (Clarion Books) and Millie in the Meadow (Candlewick Press). Janet lives with her family in Brooklyn, in a neighborhood a little like Josie's.
"Any book with jaguars and leeches is definitely worth readingand
this series is turning into a classic!" Bill McKibben , author
Eaarth
"Josie, the irrepressible fourth grade green crusader, returns with
a rousing adventure and an international eco challenge." Mike Brune
, Executive Director of the Sierra Club
"How wonderful it was to spend time again with Josie, her friends
and family, and be inspired by her passion for protecting the
environment. I wish there were more books like this that help kids
think about how they can be citizens of the earth." Carl Anderson ,
Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
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