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Michelle Edwards

Michelle Edwards is the author of numerous picture books, including A Hat for Mrs. Goldman, which received four starred reviews and was hailed as "heartwarming" by the New York Times. She received the Charlotte Zolotow Award for Me and the Boss. Her other titles include Chicken Man, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; Max Makes a Cake, illustrated by Charles Santoso; and Room for the Baby, illustrated by Jana Christy. A lifelong knitter, Michelle has also written an adult title, A Knitter's Home Companion. She lives in Iowa City, Iowa. Visit her at michelledwards.com.
Me and the Boss
A Hat for Mrs. Goldman
Max Makes a Cake
Room for the Baby

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Me and the Boss
A Hat for Mrs. Goldman
Max Makes a Cake
Room for the Baby

Books for Women’s History Month

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