about
Lori Mortensen is an award-winning children's author of more than 100 books. Her books, which reviewers have praised as “stellar” “as good as it gets” and “begs to be read aloud,” have been published by such notable publishers as HarperCollins, Henry Holt, Abrams, Bloomsbury, and Peachtree. Popular releases include, Arlo Draws an Octopus, illustrated by NYT bestselling author/illustrator Rob Sayegh, Jr., If Wendell Had a Walrus, illustrated by NYT bestselling author/illustrator Matt Phelan, . . .
picture books
Cowpokes, hogs, and dirty dawgs? They're just some of the fun characters young readers will enjoy in Lori Mortensen's popular picture books. In her picture book biographies, they'll learn about a woman who became the first female member of the Royal Geographical Society, and one of literature's most creepily creative author/illustrators who inspired a generation of creators from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton. Click on the link to start exploring her most popular titles.
bravos, awards, and hoorays
Amazon Best Books of the Month: NF for kids
Amazon Editors' Pick, Best NF for Kids
Amazon Editors' Pick, Best Books
Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee
Charlotte Award Nominee
Cybils Awards Fiction Picture Book Finalist
IWLA Book of the Year Award Recipient
New York Times Bookshelf: The Wild West
One of New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for K-12
Rhyme Revolution's Best Rhyming Picture Book
Scholastic Book Club Selection
Smithsonian Notable Book for Children
activity guides
Picture books and activity guides go together like peanut butter and jelly! Click on the fun activity guides that accompany her most popular fiction and nonfiction titles that explore language arts, character education, social studies, history, math, geography, health, art, research, fun facts, and more!
