Deborah Zemke, author portrait
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Deborah Zemke

Deborah Zemke has written and illustrated many books for young readers, including the wildly successful Doodles place mat series. Her work has also appeared in several magazines. She is also the designer of the ITC Zemke Hand font. She lives in Missouri.
The Tree and Me
Tale of a Scaredy-Dog
The Curse of Einstein's Pencil
My Life in Pictures
The Deep Deep Puddle
More Pocket Poems
The Night Before First Grade

Books

The Tree and Me
Tale of a Scaredy-Dog
The Curse of Einstein's Pencil
My Life in Pictures
The Deep Deep Puddle
More Pocket Poems
The Night Before First Grade

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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