Rojany, Lisa

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ROJANY, Lisa

ROJANY, Lisa. Also writes as Adrianna Gabriel. American. Genres: Children's fiction, Young adult fiction, Children's non-fiction, Young adult non-fiction, Ghost Writer. Career: Triangle Publications, Los Angeles, CA, writer and editor for TV Guide, 1987-88; Brown Daily Herald Newspaper Services, Providence, RI, staff editor, 1989; Ligature Inc., Boston, MA, textbook editor, 1989-90; Intervisual Books Inc., Santa Monica, CA, senior editor, 1991-93; Price Stern Sloan Inc., Los Angeles, editorial director, 1993- 97; Gateway Learning Corp., San Francisco, CA, editorial director, 1997-. Also works as a freelance writer and editor, including ghostwriter for other authors; public speaker. Publications: The Hands-On Book of Big Machines, 1992; (with S. Strong) Exploring the Human Body, 1992; (Adapter) King Arthur's Camelot, 4 vols, 1993; The Story of Hanukkah, 1993; Where's That Pig?, 1993; Santa's New Suit, 1993; Jake and Jenny on the Town, 1993; Mr. Bump, 1993; Mr. Funny, 1993; Mr. Silly, 1993; Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole, 1994; Token of Love, 1994; Spring Gardens, 1994; Mickey Mouse: Where's the Picnic?, 1994; Winnie the Pooh: The Surprise Party, 1994; (with C. Walker) Make Your Own Valentines, 1994; (Compiler) Birthday Celebrations, 1994; (Compiler) Cats: Those Wonderful Creatures, 1994; (Compiler) Flowers for My Friend, 1994; (Compiler) Friendship: What You Mean to Me, 1994; (Compiler) Thoughts for a Sunny Day, 1994; (Compiler) Wedding Sentiments, 1994; Melvin Martian, 1995; Dena Dinosaur, 1995; Morty Monster, 1995; Wanda Witch, 1995; Casper: The Junior Novelization (based on the screenplay), 1995; Dumbo's Circus Train: A Rolling Wheels Book, 1995; Cinderella's Coach: A Rolling Wheels Book, 1995; Kangaroo and Company, 1995; Hippo and Pals, 1995; (Reteller) The Magic Feather: A Jamaican Legend, 1995; Tell Me About When I Was a Baby, 1996; Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (based on the screenplay), 1996; (as Adriana Gabriel) Dragonheart: The Junior Novelization, 1996; Giant Animal FoldOuts: Big Trucks and Bigger Diggers, 1996; Giant Animal Fold-Outs: Giant Giants and Magic Mermaids, 1996; Leave It to Beaver: The Novelization (based on the screenplay), 1997; Making the Grade, 1997. Author of two books in the series Code Blue: In the Emergency Room, 1996; Pandora's Box and Over in the Meadow, CDROM books for children, 1995. Address: Gateway Learning Corp., Rose- wood Capital, 1 Maritime Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94111, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]