Steven Otfinoski

Hawaii Steven Otfinoski

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contributor Bio:  Otfinoski, Steven Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat. When he's not writing he enjoys swimming, tennis, reading, and singing in his church choir. Contributor Bio:  Gaines, Ann Gaines holds graduate degrees in American Civilization and Library and Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin. She has been a freelance writer for 18 years, specializing in nonfiction for children. Contributor Bio:  Gorman, Jacqueline Laks Gorman is writer and editor. She grew up in New York City and began her career working on encyclopedias and other reference books.