Shirley Neitzel
AmericanPicture BookChildren's Bookb. 1941 — d. 2023
Shirley Mae Neitzel (1941–2023) was an American author and educator. She had a 30-plus year career teaching in the Caledonia Community Schools in Michigan and authored 13 children's books, most notably the popular picture book 'The Jacket I Wear in the Snow'. She was actively involved in literacy organizations, including the Michigan Reading Association and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Awards
['Michigan Reading Association award']
Notable Works
['The Jacket I Wear in the Snow', "The Dress I'll Wear to the Party", "The Bag I'm Taking to Grandma's", "The House I'll Build for the Wrens"]
