David A. Adler
Author and educator of children's books
Born
April 10th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author and educator focused on children's literature. Created the popular 'Cam Jansen' series, featuring a young girl with a photographic memory who solves mysteries. Additionally authored numerous biographies for children, covering figures like George Washington and Helen Keller. Contributed to educational resources aimed at fostering reading and creative thinking skills among young readers.
Wrote the 'Cam Jansen' series
Authored biographies for children
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