Jeanie Franz Ransom
AmericanPicture BookChildren's Bookb. 1957
Jeanie Franz Ransom is an American children's book author and former elementary school counselor. She is known for writing picture books that address complex childhood topics such as divorce and bullying, often utilizing humor and fractured fairytales. She holds a B.A. in American studies from Cornell College and an M.A. in professional counseling from Lindenwood University.
Awards
["Best Children's Resource designation (Today's Librarian, 2000)", 'Storytelling World Award (2004)', 'iParenting Media Award', "Children's Choice winner"]
Notable Works
["I Don't Want to Talk About It", 'What Really Happened to Humpty?', "Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales", 'Grandma U', 'Big Red and the Little Bitty Wolf']
