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'''Tom Angleberger''' is |
'''Tom Angleberger''' is an American [[children's writer]], best known for the ''Origami Yoda'' series.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://seattletimes.com/avantgo/2017083854.html|title=The Force is with 'Origami Yoda's' creator |last=MacPherson|first=Karen|date=25 December 2011 |newspaper=[[Seattle Times]] |accessdate=15 April 2013}}</ref> As of March 2013, more than 3.3 million copies of his books had been sold worldwide. Angleberger lives in Virginia with his wife, [[Cece Bell]], who is also a children's author. <ref>{{cite news |url=http://jacksonville.com/lifestyles/columnists/brandy-allport/2013-03-21/story/read-all-about-it-author-orbit-again-winsome|title=Read All About It: Author in orbit again with winsome activity book|last=Hilboldt Allport|first=Brandy |date=21 March 2013 |newspaper=[[The Florida Times-Union]] |accessdate=15 April 2013}}</ref> |
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Angleberger is also the author of children's books published under the name '''Sam Riddleburger'''.<ref>The U.S. Library of Congress cites a [[Cataloging in Publication]] data change request filed for ''The Qwikpick Papers'' (2007). [http://lccn.loc.gov/n2006071829 "Riddleburger, Sam"]. Library of Congress Authorities (lccn.loc.gov). Retrieved 30 October 2015.</ref> |
Angleberger is also the author of children's books published under the name '''Sam Riddleburger'''.<ref>The U.S. Library of Congress cites a [[Cataloging in Publication]] data change request filed for ''The Qwikpick Papers'' (2007). [http://lccn.loc.gov/n2006071829 "Riddleburger, Sam"]. Library of Congress Authorities (lccn.loc.gov). Retrieved 30 October 2015.</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Angleberger and wife [[Cece Bell]] met at the [[College of William & Mary]], where they both [[academic major|majored]] in art. They have two children.<ref name=cece/> |
Angleberger and wife [[Cece Bell]] met at the [[College of William & Mary]], where they both [[academic major|majored]] in art. They have two children.<ref name=cece/> Angleberger has [[Asperger syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Angleberger |first1=Tom |title=How Asperger's powers my writing |url=https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/apr/08/aspergers-writing-autism-awareness-origami-yoda-tom-angelberger |website=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=4 July 2021 |date=8 April 2015}}</ref> |
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== Works == |
== Works == |
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*''Darth Paper Strikes Back'' |
*''Darth Paper Strikes Back'' |
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*''Fuzzy'' |
*''Fuzzy'' |
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*''The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee'' |
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*''Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling'' |
*''Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling'' |
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*''The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett'' |
*''The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett'' |
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*''Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall'' |
*''Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall'' |
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*''Rocket and Groot: Keep on Truckin'' |
*''Rocket and Groot: Keep on Truckin'' |
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*''The Princess and the Pit Stop''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Maughan|first1=Shannon|title=Spring 2018 |
*''The Princess and the Pit Stop''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Maughan|first1=Shannon|title=Spring 2018 Children's Sneak Previews|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/74243-spring-2018-children-s-sneak-previews.html|website=www.publishersweekly.com|publisher=Publishers Weekly|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref> |
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*''The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear!'' |
*''The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear!'' |
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*''Geronimo Stilton: The Graphic Novel'' |
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* ''Horton Halfpott'' |
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*''McToad Mows Tiny Island'', written by Angleberger and illustrated by John Hendrix |
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===As Sam Riddleburger=== |
===As Sam Riddleburger=== |
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Latest revision as of 18:32, 2 March 2024
Tom Angleberger | |
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Pen name | Sam Riddleburger |
Nationality | German |
Genre | Children's fiction |
Notable awards | Blue Bonnet |
Spouse | Cece Bell[1] |
Children | 2 |
Website | |
origamiyoda |
Tom Angleberger is an American children's writer, best known for the Origami Yoda series.[2] As of March 2013, more than 3.3 million copies of his books had been sold worldwide. Angleberger lives in Virginia with his wife, Cece Bell, who is also a children's author. [3]
Angleberger is also the author of children's books published under the name Sam Riddleburger.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Angleberger and wife Cece Bell met at the College of William & Mary, where they both majored in art. They have two children.[1] Angleberger has Asperger syndrome.[5]
Works[edit]
- The Strange Case of Origami Yoda[6]
- Darth Paper Strikes Back
- Fuzzy
- The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee
- Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling
- The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett
- Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue!
- Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus
- Fake Mustache
- Crankee Doodle, written by Angleberger and illustrated by Cece Bell[1] (Clarion Books, 2013), OCLC 779097125
- Poop Fountain!: The Qwikpick Papers
- The Rat with the Human Face: The Qwikpick Papers
- Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!
- Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall
- Rocket and Groot: Keep on Truckin
- The Princess and the Pit Stop[7]
- The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear!
- Geronimo Stilton: The Graphic Novel
- Horton Halfpott
- McToad Mows Tiny Island, written by Angleberger and illustrated by John Hendrix
As Sam Riddleburger[edit]
- Qwikpick Adventure Society (Penguin Dial Books for Young Readers, 2007) – sewage disposal humor LCCN 2006-27755
- Reissued 2014 as The Qwikpick Papers: Poop Fountain! by Angleberger, in print illustrated by Jen Wang (Abrams Amulet Books, OCLC 858845558) and audio read by Mark Turetsky (Recorded Books, OCLC 880724088 "8 years and up").
- Stonewall Hinkleman and the Battle of Bull Run, by Michael Hemphill and Riddleburger (Dial, 2009) – time travel historical fiction LCCN 2008-15795
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Bio". Cece Bell (cecebell.wordpress.com). Retrieved 2014-08-21.
- ^ MacPherson, Karen (25 December 2011). "The Force is with 'Origami Yoda's' creator". Seattle Times. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ Hilboldt Allport, Brandy (21 March 2013). "Read All About It: Author in orbit again with winsome activity book". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ The U.S. Library of Congress cites a Cataloging in Publication data change request filed for The Qwikpick Papers (2007). "Riddleburger, Sam". Library of Congress Authorities (lccn.loc.gov). Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ Angleberger, Tom (8 April 2015). "How Asperger's powers my writing". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Gurdon, Meghan Cox (10 April 2010). "Children's Books: The Strange Case of Origami Yoda". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ Maughan, Shannon. "Spring 2018 Children's Sneak Previews". www.publishersweekly.com. Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tom Angleberger.
- Official website
- Berger & Burger, blog by Sam T. Riddleburger (pseudonym) and subsequently Tom Angleberger
- Tom Angleberger at Library of Congress, with 12 library catalog records
- Sam Riddleburger at LC Authorities, with 2 records (2007–2009)