Read About the Book

De Paola, Tomie. 26 Fairmount Avenue; illus. by author. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1999

56 p.: ill. ; 23 cm. ISBN: 039923246X; LCCN: 98-12918 Early Chapter Book. Dewey: 813/.54; B / RL: 4.8 (Follett), 4.4 (AR). Newbery Honor Medal

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For Teachers and Librarians

Tomie DePaola's 26 Fairmount Avenue was awarded a Newbery Honor in 2000.

• Tomie DePaola: Teacher Resource File from the Internet School Library Media Center. This great site has lots of stuff on Tomie DePaola, including lesson plans for Strega Nona and other books.
• 26 Fairmount Avenue: Tomie DePaola Includes a word or two about the other three books in the series and an interview with Tomie. (Listening Library)
• BookPage Meet the Author: Tomie DePaola Another interview with a focus on the book Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka

Read About the Author/ Illustrator

Tomie DePaola is a renowned writer and illustrator of children's books. A friendly, likeable person, Tomie is a great storyteller -- the kind of stories that make you laugh until tears run down your cheeks.

n Tomie DePaola Biographical Sketch

n Tomie DePaola's Official Website

   Read:  Tomie DePaola: His Art and His Stories by Barbara Ellerman. New York:G. P. Putnam, 1999.

Read Alone

 For Students

Read the other four books in this autobiographical series about Tomie DePaola when he was growing up.

• Here We All Are
• On My Way
• What a Year!

Other Books By Tomie DePaola

Tomie DePaola has written and/or illustrated over 200 books for children.  Some other favorites are:

• Strega Nona
• Big Anthony: His Story
• The Popcorn Book
• The Legend of the Bluebonnet
• The Clown of God
• The Cloud Book
• The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
• Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story
• Oliver Button is a Sissy
• The Art Lesson
• Tony's Bread