Monica Kulling was born in Vancouver, BC and received a BA in
creative writing from the University of Victoria. She has published
over 30 books for children, including picture books, adaptations of
classic novels, movie tie-ins, and biographies. Known for
introducing biography to young children, Monica has written about,
among others, Harriet Tubman, Houdini, Eleanor Roosevelt, and
Amelia Earhart. Monica's first book for Tundra, It's A Snap! George
Eastman's First Photograph, was voted an OLA 2009 "Best Bets"
selection. It is nominated for a 2011 Silver Birch Award. Monica
Kulling lives in Toronto.
Tundra's David Parkins is the award-winning illustrator of over
fifty children's books. He began his career at Dyfed College of Art
in Wales, studying wildlife illustration. He then went to Lincoln
College of Art for three years, and has been a freelance
illustrator since his graduation in 1979. He spent several years at
the beginning of his career producing illustrations for educational
publishers, and has earned most of his keep drawing for the British
cartoon, The Beano. David Parkins lives near Lansdowne, Ontario.
Praise for In the Bag!
"...In clean, straightforward prose, Kulling explains how Knight's
interest in and knack for machines was present even at a young
age.... Paired with Parkins's detailed and handsome pen-and-ink
illustrations, the book focuses on Knight's invention of a paper
bag-manufacturing machine and her legal fight to protect her
creation after her idea was stolen." - Publishers Weekly
"...a delightful picture book biography of a little known inspiring
woman.... I love stories about smart and determined young women and
Kulling's lively text tells an inspiring story about this
determined woman who 'never gave up without a fight.' David
Parkins' charming illustrations are filled with carefully drawn
period details and engaging humor.... Don't miss this really
excellent book that opens the door to a multitude of curricular
uses." - Bookends, a Booklist Blog
"This is the wonderful story of an early female inventor. Margaret
Knight began inventing at the age of 12, when she was working in a
cotton mill and created a device that made looms safer. But her
most famous invention is one we're all familiar with - she created
a machine that made flat-bottomed paper bags." - Ten Great Science
Books for Kids, Smithsonia.com
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