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Ilene Cooper

For over 20 years, Ilene Cooper has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her chapter books (Absolutely Lucy) and early readers (Little Lucy) about a beagle named Lucy. She is also the children’s books editor at ALA Booklist magazine.
This Boy
Absolutely Lucy #7: Lucy's Holiday Surprise
Little Lucy Goes to School
Jack: The Early Years of John F. Kennedy
Absolutely Lucy #6: Thanks to Lucy
Absolutely Lucy #5: Lucy's Tricks and Treats
Little Lucy
Absolutely Lucy #4: Lucy on the Ball
Absolutely Lucy #3: Look at Lucy!
Absolutely Lucy #2: Lucy on the Loose
Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy
The Annoying Team
Up Close: Oprah Winfrey

Books

This Boy
Absolutely Lucy #7: Lucy's Holiday Surprise
Little Lucy Goes to School
Jack: The Early Years of John F. Kennedy
Absolutely Lucy #6: Thanks to Lucy
Absolutely Lucy #5: Lucy's Tricks and Treats
Little Lucy
Absolutely Lucy #4: Lucy on the Ball
Absolutely Lucy #3: Look at Lucy!
Absolutely Lucy #2: Lucy on the Loose
Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy
The Annoying Team
Up Close: Oprah Winfrey