PARK, Barbara.

Park, Barbara, 1947-; Authors; Skinnybones (Book); Junie B. Jones book series; Humor in literature

This article features author Barbara Park. Noted for her humorous writing for middle-school readers, Park has written several books beginning with Skinnybones in 1982 featuring Alex Skinnybones Frankovitch, a small built middle-schooler. Her series featuring Junie B. Jones revolves around the world of the kindergartener. She is credited with honestly portraying children's lives through humor.