Hopkins, Lee Bennett.

Lee Bennett Hopkins was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1938. He earned degrees from Newark State Teachers College, Bank Street College of Education, and Hunter College of the City University of New York. He began his career as a public school teacher and worked as a curriculum and editorial specialist before turning to full-time writing in 1976. He is noted as one of America's most prolific anthologists of poetry for children and he frequently works with single themes for the anthologies such as seasons, science, or sports. Many of his works have won awards. Biographical source: Something About the Author, vol. 125.

From the description of Lee Bennett Hopkins Papers 1969-1979. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 462884829

Lee Bennett Hopkins has been a public school teacher, an editorial specialist at Scholastic, and a full-time writer and anthologist. Among other awards, he has received three ALA notable books citations, a National Council for Social Studies notable book citation, a International Youth Library "choice", an award from the International Reading Association/Children's Book Council, several Pick-of-the-List citations from the American Booksellers, and other awards.

From the description of Papers, 1969-1979. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63286541

Born in Scranton, Pa. in 1938, Lee Bennett Hopkins has written or compiled numerous books for children, including poetry collections, young adult novels, children's stories and nonfiction.

From the description of Lee Bennett Hopkins papers, 1969-1991 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 713656924