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Bruce Larkin
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Bruce Larkin

American writer (born 1957)

Bruce Larkin (born January 23, 1957) is a children's book author and philanthropist who writes in English and Spanish. Many of his works are published by Wilbooks, an educational publishing company.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Bruce Larkin (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jan 23, 1957.1

About

Larkin's books are primarily used to teach young children how to read. Larkin has published more than 1,500 book titles, both fiction and non-fiction, for beginner readers. Bruce Larkin is known for his philanthropic efforts in the field of literacy. In November and December 2009, Larkin donated over 400,000 books to schools all around the United States. Larkin was named the 2012 Children's Poet of the Year by the Literacy Empowerment Foundation.

Larkin has an interest in jackalopes, and refers to himself as a "jackalopoligist" with a specialty in "flaggerdoots".

From Wikipedia’s article on Bruce Larkin, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedStockton University3
  • Date not recordedWest Chester Henderson High School3

Career

Occupation: writer, children's writer.5

Personal life

  • BornJan 23, 1957, West Chester6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7

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