DORROS, Arthur (M.)

DORROS, Arthur (M.). American, b. 1950. Genres: Children's fiction, Young adult fiction, Children's non-fiction, Young adult non-fiction. Career: Writer and illustrator, 1979-. Worked as a builder, carpenter, drafter, photographer, horticultural worker, and dockhand; teacher in elementary and junior high schools and adult education in Seattle, WA, and NYC for six years; artist in residence for NYC public schools, running programs in creative writing, bookmaking, and video; University of Washington, teacher of courses on writing in the classroom; consultant in libraries and schools; director of Children's Writing Workshop; presents seminars and workshops on writing to students, teachers, and administrators in schools, libraries, and at conferences internationally. Publications: JUVENILE FICTION: Alligator Shoes, 1982; Yum Yum (board book), 1987; Splash Splash (board book), 1987; Abuela, 1991; Tonight Is Carnaval, 1991; Radio Man/Don Radio, 1993; Isla, 1995; The Fungus That Ate My School, 2000; Ten Go Tango, 2000; When the Pigs Took Over, 2002. JUVENILE NONFICTION: Pretzels, 1981; Ant Cities, 1987; Feel the Wind, 1989; Rain Forest Secrets, 1990; Me and My Shadow, 1990; Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean, 1991; This Is My House, 1992; Animal Tracks, 1992; Elephant Families, 1994; A Tree Is Growing, 1997. Contributor of articles and illustrations to periodicals. Address: c/o HarperCollins, Author Mail, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019-4703, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]; arthurdorros.com