Joanna Cole (author)
Joanna Cole | |
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| Born | Joanna Reid Basilea August 11, 1944 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 12, 2020 (aged 75) Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. |
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| Education | City College of New York |
| Notable works | The Magic School Bus |
Joanna Cole (August 11, 1944 – July 12, 2020) was an American author of children's books, best known as the author of the Magic School Bus series, which sold more than 93 million copies in 13 countries. She wrote more than 250 books, ranging from her first book Cockroaches to her famous series Magic School Bus, which is illustrated by Bruce Degen.