Monday, November 18, 2013

Junie B. Jones' Author Passes Away

 

Sad news in the children's lit world: Junie B. Jones' author, Barbara Park, passed away Friday, November 15, in Scottsdale, AZ from ovarian cancer.  Ms. Park was 66 years old.

The Junie B. Jones series has sold more than 55 million copies.  Celebrate her legacy by checking out a Junie B. Jones book from your Dearborn Public Library branch.

For more information, see this article from USA Today.