Kuskin, Karla

Born in New York City in 1932, Karla Kuskin (née Seidman) has written and illustrated at least twenty-seven books for children and collaborated on at least eighteen others as author or illustrator.

From the description of Karla Kuskin papers, 1965-1966. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 48271717

Karla Kuskin was born July 17, 1932, in New York City. She began writing and drawing at an early age. Her first book, Roar and More, was written as part of the requirement for her B.A. degree from Yale U. She had to create and print the book using a small press at the university. The book was subsequently published successfully. Themes for her books grew out of her New York childhood and her own experiences as a parent. Many of her books are self-illustrated, and she thinks of herself primarily as an illustrator. Her work has won many awards and honors.

Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 2, 68, 111; Something About the Author Autobiography Series, vol. 3; Children's Literature Reviews, vol. 4

From the guide to the Karla Kuskin Papers, 1957-1967, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])