BARBARA PARK (1947-2013) is best known as the author of the wildly popular, New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughing-and reading-for over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a staple in elementary school classrooms around the world.Barbara Park is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels, including Skinnybones and Mick Harte Was Here. She was born in New Jersey and spent most of her adult life in Arizona, where she and her husband raised two sons. Her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world. Denise Brunkus's entertaining illustrations have appeared in over fifty books, including each Junie B. Jones title. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and daughter.
From USA TODAY: Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set. From Publisher' Weekly Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.--and reading--are lots of fun. From Kirkus Reviews Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world....A hilarious, first-rate read- aloud. From Booklist Park, one of the funniest writers around . . . brings her refreshing humor to the beginning chapter-book set. From Time magazine: Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty. From School Library Journal Readers will relate instantly to the trials and tribulations of this first grader....She is always endearing and wonderfully funny.