Kevin Henkes

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Kevin Henkes
Childrens Author By Rose Ashley
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Henkes grows up in Racine, Wisconsin.
As a child he lives with his parents and 4
siblings.,
Henkes has a typical childhood.
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• As a child, he spent a lot of time drawing and
  reading books.
• In junior high, he decided to become a childrens
  author and illustrator.

Drawing
Reading
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After high school, Kevin Henkes goes to the
University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin and
studies art.
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New York

• After his 1st year of college he goes to New York
  with his portfolio, a story idea,and a map of the
  city.
• Henkes searches the city for a publisher.
• Greenwillow Books offer a contract.

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First book is published!
1981
First book is published!
First book is published!
First book is published!
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Kevin Henkes Books
Sheila Rae the Brave
Lilys Purple Plastic Purse
Chesters Way
Chesters Way
Sheila Rae
Lily
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Sheila Rae is very brave. She isnt afraid of
anything! She rides her bike without using her
hands, walks on sidewalk cracks and scares
away mean cats. Until one day, Sheila doesnt
act so brave.
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Lily
Chester and Wilson are friends who do everything
together. They are two of a kind. Life is great,
until Lilly moves into the neighborhood.
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Lily loves school and her teacher. She gets into
trouble for bringing her new movie star glasses
and purple plastic purse. to school.
Lily has a bad school day.
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More books by Henkes
Owen
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum (press this first)
Owen
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum absolutely loves her name! She is
very proud of her special name, until she goes to
school.
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Owen loves his fuzzy yellow blanket and it
goes everywhere with him. School starts soon and
the blanket cant go with him. What will he do?
Mother thinks she may have an Idea.
Owen
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Test Time
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Read each question below. Click on the button
that correctly answers each question.
What do you know about the author Kevin Henkes?

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1. Where was Kevin Henkes born?
Iowa
Wisconsin
2. As a child, what two things did Henkes like to
do?
Read and Play
Read and Draw

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