Eve Bunting By: Katie Profita and Reid Morine “I like to write picture books that make young people ponder, that encourage them to ask questions.” ~Eve Bunting~
A Little History Born in Ireland in 1928 Moved to Scotland in 1951 Emigrated to USA in 1958 from Scotland Became a Citizen in 1967 Married and has 3 kids Her pen name is Eve Bunting, but she also goes by Evelyn Bolton and A.E. Bunting
About Her and Her Books Has published over 200 books since her first one in 1972 called The Two Giants which is a story about an Irish folktale. She writes between 6-7 books a year. Some of her fiction books are relatable to her life or her children’s lives. Mostly writes picture books, middle school novels and novels for young adults. Likes to use many different Illustrators, not just the same one every book, so her books always look different
Questions Why did that happen, Mom? Could it happen again? Can't we help? What can we do?
Themes “great happiness or great sorrow” Loss or death Diversity Inclusion Acceptance
Topics "I like to write for every child. For every age, for every interest. That is why I have such a variety of books.” Homelessness Immigration Nature history
Examples! A detailed page of all the books she has written.A detailed page of all the books she has written. Some of her books are relatable issues like in Smoky Night, it’s a book about the L.A. Riots. Many of her books have symbolic meaning.
Some of Her Books!
Some of her books have won awards! Fly Away Home (1991) - Heal the World Award Dandelions (2001) - School Library Journal's Best Book of the Year Award One More Flight (1976) – Golden Kite Award Coffin on a Case (1993) – Mystery Writers of America Smoky Night (1995) – Caldecott Medal Green Apple (2006) – Arab American Book Award
Recent Books Her newest books include My Special Day Third Street School (August 09), Finn Mccool and the Great Fish (January 10), The Banshee (September 09)
For Teachers! Some Extension Activities for Specific BooksSome Extension Activities for Specific Books Some more Activities for her books