Gennifer Choldenko, author portrait
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Gennifer Choldenko

Gennifer Choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was “Snot-Nose.” Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when Gennifer was a very little kid. She is the author of seven children’s books, including Notes from a Liar and Her Dog, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period; and Al Capone Shines My Shoes.
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Orphan Eleven
One-Third Nerd
Al Capone Throws Me a Curve
Dad and the Dinosaur
Chasing Secrets
Putting the Monkeys to Bed
Al Capone Does My Homework
No Passengers Beyond This Point
Al Capone Shines My Shoes
If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
Al Capone Does My Shirts
Notes from a Liar and Her Dog

Books

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Orphan Eleven
One-Third Nerd
Al Capone Throws Me a Curve
Dad and the Dinosaur
Chasing Secrets
Putting the Monkeys to Bed
Al Capone Does My Homework
No Passengers Beyond This Point
Al Capone Shines My Shoes
If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
Al Capone Does My Shirts
Notes from a Liar and Her Dog

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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