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Gennifer Choldenko

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Gennifer Choldenko
Choldenko in 2018
Choldenko in 2018
Born (1957-10-20) October 20, 1957 (age 68)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
OccupationWriter
Education
GenreChildren's and young adult fiction
Website
choldenko.com

Gennifer Choldenko (born 1957) is an American writer of popular books for children and adolescents. Her 2006 novel Al Capone Does My Shirts was a finalist for both the British Carnegie Medal and the American Newbery Medal.

Early life and education

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Choldenko was born in Santa Monica, California on October 20, 1957, the daughter of Jimmy and Ann Johnson. Her father was a business executive, and her mother was a physical therapist. Choldenko was the youngest of four children. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and American literature from Brandeis University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design.[1]

Career

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Choldenko published her first book, Moonstruck, with Hyperion in 1997.[2] She has since published over a dozen books for children, including picture books and middle-grade novels.

Choldenko's books have received multiple honors. Twelve of her books are Junior Library Guild selections: Moonstruck (1997),[3] Notes from a Liar and Her Dog (2001),[4] Al Capone Does My Shirts (2004),[5] Al Capone Shines My Shoes (2009),[6] Al Capone Does My Homework (2013),[7] Dad and the Dinosaur (2017),[8] Al Capone Throws Me a Curve (2018),[9] One-Third Nerd (2019),[10][11] Dogtown (2023),[12] Mouse and His Dog (2024),[13] and The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman (2024).[14]

In 2005, her middle grade novel Al Capone Does My Shirts was a finalist for both the British Carnegie Medal and the American Newbery Medal (Newbery Honor Book).[15][16] That year, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) included it on their annual list of Notable Children’s Books,[17] and the Young Adult Library Services Association included it on their list of the Best Books for Young Adults.[18] In 2019, Booklist included it on their list of the "50 Best Middle-Grade Novels of the 21st Century".[19]

In 2008, the ALSC included the audiobook of If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period, read by Ariadne Meyers and Francois Battiste, on their annual list of Notable Children’s Recordings.[20]

In 2010, Al Capone Shines My Shoes won the NCIBA Book of the Year Award for Children's Literature.[21]

In 2024, The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman won the CALIBA Golden Poppy Award for Middle Grade Literature.[22]

Personal life

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Choldenko is married to Jacob Brown.[1]

Works

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Picture books

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  • Moonstruck: The True Story of the Cow Who Jumped over the Moon, illustrated by Paul Yalowitz, Hyperion, 1997.
  • How to Make Friends with a Giant, illustrated by Amy Walrod, Putnam, 2006.[23]
  • Louder, Lili, illustrated by S. D. Schindler, Putnam, 2007.[24]
  • A Giant Crush, illustrated by Melissa Sweet, Putnam, 2011.[25]
  • Putting the Monkeys to Bed, illustrated by Jack E. Davis, Putnam, 2015.[26]
  • Dad and the Dinosaur, illustrated by Dan Santat, Putnam, 2017.[27]

Children's books

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Standalone books

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  • Notes from a Liar and Her Dog, Putnam, 2001.[28]
  • If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period, Harcourt, 2007.[29]
  • No Passengers Beyond This Point, Puffin, 2011.[30]
  • Chasing Secrets, Wendy Lamb Books, 2015.[31]
  • One-Third Nerd, Penguin Random House, 2019.[32]
  • Orphan Eleven, Wendy Lamb, 2020.[33]
  • The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman, Knopf, 2024.[34]

Dogtown books

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  • Dogtown, with Katherine Applegate; illustrated by Wallace West; Feiwel & Friends, 2023.[35]
  • Mouse and His Dog, with Katherine Applegate; illustrated by Wallace West; Feiwel & Friends, 2024.[36]
  • I Am a Good Dog, with Katherine Applegate; illustrated by Wallace West; Feiwel & Friends, 2026.

Tales from Alcatraz books

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  • Al Capone Does My Shirts, Putnam's, 2004.[37]
  • Al Capone Shines My Shoes, Dial, 2009.[38]
  • Al Capone Does My Homework, Dial, 2013.[39]
  • Al Capone Throws Me a Curve, Wendy Lamb, 2018.[40]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Choldenko, Gennifer 1957-". Encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Moonstruck: The True Story of the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon by Gennifer Choldenko, Paul Yalowitz". Publishers Weekly. March 3, 1997. Archived from the original on January 19, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Moonstruck: The True Story of the Cow Who Jumped over the Moon". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Notes from a Liar and Her Dog". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Al Capone Does My Shirts". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Al Capone Shines My Shoes". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Al Capone Does My Homework". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Dad and the Dinosaur". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Al Capone Throws Me a Curve". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  10. ↑ "One-Third Nerd (Audiobook)". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  11. ↑ "One-Third Nerd". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Dogtown". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on October 18, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Mouse and His Dog". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  14. ↑ "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on September 17, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  15. ↑ Alberge, Dalya (April 29, 2005). "Swift sketch of a very forgetful minister shortlisted for award". The Times. London. Archived from the original on October 11, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  16. ↑ Lipson, Eden Ross (January 17, 2005). "Children's Book Accolades". New York Times. Archived from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Notable Children's Books: 2005". Booklist. February 5, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Best Books for Young Adults: 2005". Booklist. February 15, 2005. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  19. ↑ Smith, Julia (April 15, 2019). "Booklist's 50 Best Middle-Grade Novels of the 21st Century". Booklist. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Notable Children's Recordings: 2008". Booklist. March 1, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Awards: NCIBA Books of the Year; Theatre Book Prize Shortlist". Shelf Awareness. April 8, 2010. Archived from the original on February 9, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Awards: CALIBA's Golden Poppy Winners". Shelf Awareness . March 10, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  23. ↑ "How to Make Friends with a Giant by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. August 7, 2006. Archived from the original on February 10, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Louder, Lili by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. September 17, 2007. Archived from the original on March 15, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  25. ↑ "A Giant Crush by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. November 28, 2011. Archived from the original on March 12, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Putting the Monkeys to Bed by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. April 27, 2015. Archived from the original on December 8, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Dad and the Dinosaur by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. December 12, 2016. Archived from the original on March 9, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  28. ↑ "NOTES FROM A LIAR AND HER DOG by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. May 14, 2001. Archived from the original on December 8, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  29. ↑ "If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. July 16, 2007. Archived from the original on January 17, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  30. ↑ "No Passengers Beyond This Point by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. December 6, 2010. Archived from the original on December 16, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Chasing Secrets by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. May 18, 2015. Archived from the original on February 9, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  32. ↑ "One-Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. October 22, 2018. Archived from the original on March 15, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Orphan Eleven by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. April 2, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  34. ↑ "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. May 22, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  35. ↑ "Dogtown by Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. July 6, 2023. Archived from the original on February 9, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  36. ↑ "Mouse and His Dog". Kirkus Reviews. August 30, 2024. Archived from the original on November 13, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  37. ↑ "AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. February 2, 2004. Archived from the original on January 19, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  38. ↑ "Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. August 17, 2009. Archived from the original on March 17, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  39. ↑ "Al Capone Does My Homework by Gennifer Choldenko". Publishers Weekly. May 20, 2013. Archived from the original on February 19, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  40. ↑ "Al Capone Throws Me a Curve". Kirkus Reviews. February 18, 2018. Archived from the original on February 9, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
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