MAG 2 Famous People

Barbara Park

Reported by: Ashley Jung

Did you ever have a favorite author? Well I do! I’m going to tell you all about her.

My favorite author’s name is Barbara Park. Barbara Park is an author. She was born in April 21st 1947. She grew up in Mount Holly town, New Jersey. Her parents were a merchant and a sectary. Now she lives in Phoniex, Arizona with her two sons. When Park was little she did not know what she should be when she grew up. Her hobby was writing books , but she did not like the idea of being an author. When she grew up she became a very successful author and a very funny author. The first book she wrote was . Then she started to write more books such as ,,and .Her best books are the books ,there are 25 Junie B. Jones books. Sadly in 1999 Barbara Park wrote the last book in which was . Park had won 7 choice awards and 4 Parent’s choice awards. Park also wrote and books. Many young children are curious about Park’s life.