Bio

Phillip Hoose is an award-winning author of books, essays, stories, songs, and articles. Although he first wrote for adults, he turned his attention to children and young adults, in part to keep up with his own daughters. "Hey, Little Ant "was named by the Jane Addams Children's Book Committee as one of four children's books that "most effectively promote the cause of peace, social change and world community." "It's Our World, Too!: Stories of Young People Who Are Making a Difference "won the Christopher Award. It was a comment made by a young social activist he interviewed for "It's Our World