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EnglishWho Is Joanne Rocklin and What Awards Have Her Children's Books Received?
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Joanne Rocklin is a children's book author whose site, joannerocklin.com, presents her work across novels, early readers, and picture books. According to the site's welcome page, her books have received starred reviews and a list of awards, including the SCBWI Golden Kite, Parents' Choice Gold Medal, Sydney Taylor Notable, ALA Notable, and the California Library Association Beatty Award. The same page notes that her titles appear on many state lists.
What the Website Says About Her Work
The homepage is organized around a short author statement and a menu that reflects the range of her catalog:
- Novels
- Early Readers & Picture Books
- Blog
- About
- Contact
In the welcome text, Rocklin describes herself as a children's book author and says she works hard but feels fortunate to enjoy what she does. The page also offers downloadable articles about writing and teaching, and links to a podcast with UC Berkeley on cooking and writing.
Awards and Recognition Listed
The site groups her recognition into awards and other honors. Based on the welcome page, these include:
| Recognition | Listed on the site |
|---|---|
| SCBWI Golden Kite | Yes |
| Parents' Choice Gold Medal | Yes |
| Sydney Taylor Notable | Yes |
| ALA Notable | Yes |
| California Library Association Beatty Award | Yes |
| Starred reviews | Yes |
| State reading lists | Yes |
The page does not specify which individual title received which award, so the list should be read as recognition across her body of work rather than a title-by-title breakdown.
Newest Picture Book and Autographed Copies
The welcome page highlights a newest picture book, Good Guys, Bad Guys, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. It also gives instructions for ordering autographed books: indicate in the comments form that you would like the book autographed, or call 510-339-8210.
How to Use the Site
If you want to judge her work or find a specific title, the menu paths are the practical starting points:
- Novels — for longer fiction.
- Early Readers & Picture Books — for younger readers.
- About — for background on the author.
- Blog — for updates and posts.
- Contact — for inquiries, including autograph requests.
The homepage itself is mainly a welcome and credentials page, so details about individual books are best found through those sections rather than the landing text.