Alyssa Satin Capucilli
AmericanEarly Readers (5-7)Animal StoriesParenting & FamilyPicture Books (3-5)b. 1957
Alyssa Satin Capucilli (born November 2, 1957) is an American author of more than 150 children's books, best known for the Biscuit series of early-reader/picture books. A former professional dancer, she holds a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and has written picture books, leveled readers and nonfiction for young children. Her Biscuit books have sold millions of copies worldwide and are a staple of early-reading collections.
Awards
['Washington Irving Award', 'Garden State Award', 'Bank Street College Best Book Award', 'Oppenheim Portfolio Gold Award', 'Virginia Young Readers Award', 'Korean Morning Calm Award']
Notable Works
['Biscuit (series)', 'Katy Duck', 'Willow the White House Cat']
