About
Erica S. Perl is the author of more than forty popular and critically-acclaimed books. Her picture books include THE THREE LITTLE GUINEA PIGS, THE NINTH NIGHT OF HANUKKAH, and BILLY THE KID MAKES IT BIG (with Dolly Parton). Her novels include WHITE BIRD: THE NOVEL (with R.J. Palacio), ALL THREE STOOGES (National Jewish Book Award, Sydney Taylor Honor) and WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU O.J. (Sydney Taylor Notable, ALA Notable). And she also writes the WHALE, QUAIL, SNAIL series. She lives in Washington, DC. Follow her @ericaperl on social media.
Featured Work
White Bird: A Novel
White Bird, originally published as a graphic novel written by R.J. Palacio, tells the story of Sara Blum, who lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. White Bird: A Novel is a prose adaptation of the graphic novel, written by R.J. Palacio with Erica S. Perl, that elaborates on Sara's story and brings it to a new audience. This unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times.
Other Works
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The Three Little Guinea Pigs
2023
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Billy the Kid Makes it Big
2023
Awards and Recognition
- National Jewish Book Award
- Sydney Taylor Honor
- Sydney Taylor Notable (2)
- ALA Notable
- Pride and Less Prejudice Book List
