The Amber Brown character was conceived during one of her trips with her niece.ĭanziger was also the recipient of numerous literary awards, including the Children's Choice Award from the International Reading Association and the 2003 Garden State Children's Book Award.
She was often known for "borrowing" children (only the ones she knew) for her inspiration. She was embraced by her audience for her ability to relate to children through the characters in her stories. Throughout her career, she wrote a collection of children's stories, including The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, The Divorce Express and, more recently, the Amber Brown series.ĭanziger loved to travel and meet young kids all over the world. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Children’s Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since the second grade that she wanted to be a writer. In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?ĭanziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer.
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