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Janice Jordan Shefelman
OccupationWriter, Novelist
NationalityAmerican
GenreFiction, Children's fiction
Notable worksI, Vivaldi

Janice Jordan Shefelman is an American writer,[1] best known for her children's book I, Vivaldi, based upon the life of Antonio Vivaldi and illustrated by her husband, Tom Shefelman.[2]

Shefelman grew up in Dallas, Texas near the Southern Methodist University, where her father taught German classes.[3]

Reception

Critical reception for Shefelman's work has been predominantly positive,[4][5] with Kirkus Reviews calling I, Vivaldi "fetching".[6]

Bibliography

  • A Paradise Called Texas (1983)
  • Willow Creek Home (1985)
  • Spirit of Iron (1987)
  • Victoria House (1988)
  • A Mare for Young Wolf (1993)
  • Young Wolf's First Hunt (1995)
  • Young Wolf and Spirit Horse (1997)
  • A Peddler's Dream (1999)[7][8]
  • Comanche Song (2000)[9]
  • Son of Spirit Horse (2004)
  • Sophie's War (2006)
  • I, Vivaldi (2008)[10][11]
  • Anna Maria's Gift (2010)[12][13]
  • Honeymoon Hobos (2011)

References

  1. ^ "Preschool to Grade 4". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  2. ^ Bush, Elizabeth (March 2008). "I, Vivaldi". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 61 (7). Baltimore: 306–307. doi:10.1353/bcc.2008.0179. S2CID 143952297.
  3. ^ "Member Interview: Tom and Janice Shefelman". Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Texas for Beginners". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  5. ^ "Review: Anna Maria's Gift". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Review: I, Vivaldi". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Dreams for children". Austin American-Statesman. October 4, 1992. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  8. ^ "Review: A Peddler's Dream". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  9. ^ Review: Comanche Song. Booklist. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  10. ^ "Children's Review: I, Vivaldi". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  11. ^ "I, Vivaldi.(Children's review)(Book review)". Children's Bookwatch. April 2008.
  12. ^ Review: Anna Maria's Gift. Booklist. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  13. ^ "Shefelman, Janice: Anna Maria's Gift". The Horn Book Guide to Children's and Young Adult Books. 21 (2): 327. 2010.
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