Whirligig | About the Author

On September 5, 1952, in Monterey, California, Paul Fleischman was born to Albert Sidney, well-known children's author, and Beth Taylor Fleischman. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, from 1970-72 and graduated with a B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 1977. He is married, has two children, Seth and Dana, and lives in Pacific Grove, California.

Prior to writing full time he worked at a variety of jobs: a carpenter, bagel baker, bookstore clerk, library aide, and proofreader. He is a member of the Authors Guild and a member of the Society of Children's Book...

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