Clements, Andrew

views updated

CLEMENTS, Andrew

CLEMENTS, Andrew. Also writes as Andrew Elborn. American, b. 1949. Genres: Children's fiction, Horticulture. Career: Writer, editor, and educator. Sunset Ridge School, Northfield, IL, fourth grade teacher, 1972-74; Wilmette Junior High School, Wilmette, IL, eighth grade teacher, 1974-77; New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL, English teacher, 1977-79. Allen D. Bragdon Publishers, New York, NY, editor, 1980-82; Alphabet Press, Natick, MA, sales and marketing manager, editor, 1982-85; Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, IL, director, 1985-87; Picture Book Studio Ltd., Saxonville, MA, vice-president and editorial director, 1987-93; Christian Science Publishing Society, Boston, MA, editor, 1997-98; frequent speaker in schools and at writing and education conferences. Publications: FOR CHILDREN: Bird Adalbert, 1985; Big Al (miniature book), 1987; Santa's Secret Helper, 1990; (As Andrew Elborn) Noah and the Ark and the Animals, 1991; Temple Cat, 1991; Mother Earth's Counting Book, 1992; Billy and the Bad Teacher, 1992; Who Owns the Cow?, 1995; Bright Christmas: An Angel Remembers, 1996; Frindle (a middle grades novel), 1996; (Adaptor) Philipp's Birthday Book, 1996; Riff's BeBop Book, 1996; Real Monsters Go for the Mold!, 1997; Things That Go EEK on Halloween, 1997; Real Monsters Stage Fright, 1997; Music Time, Any Time!, 1997; Double Trouble in Walla Walla, 1997; Workshop, 1998; Gromble's Haunted Halloween, 1998; Hey Dad, Could I Borrow Your Hammer?, 1999; The Landry News (a middle grades novel), 1999; The Report Card, 2004. READING PROGRAM BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS: Karen's Island, 1995; Three Wishes for Buster, 1995; Bill Picket: An American Original, Texas Style, 1996; Hurricane Andrew, 1998; Ham and Eggs for Jack, 1998; Life in the Desert, 1998; Desert Treasure, 1998; Inventors: Making Things Better, 1998; Milo's Great Invention, 1998. TRANSLATOR/ADAPTOR: Where Is Mr. Mole?; The Christmas Teddy Bear; Brave as a Tiger; The Beast and the Boy; Little Pig; Bigger Trouble; A Dog's Best Friend; Where the Moon Lives. Address: 23 Old Nourse Rd Apt B, Westborough, MA 01581, U.S.A.

About this article

Clements, Andrew

Updated About encyclopedia.com content Print Article