Frank B. Edwards

Biography:
When Frank B. Edwards was in university in the 70's he wanted to become a reporter for newspapers but it didn't go the way he planned. When he finished journalism school the newspapers closed down! So he started a job on a geographic magazine in Ottawa. Though he didn't know a lot about geography. Then he noticed that he could learn anything if he tried. He spent three years publishing magazines. He started writing children's books in 1990 and has over 20 to his credit.

Why he became a writer:
Frank B. Edwards became a writer when he met a cartoonist named John Bianchi. One day John told Frank B. Edwards that he wanted to write children's books, and then the two of them started working together. That's how he became a writer

Types of books:
Frank B. Edwards writes fiction books that are for young children and also ones like Frogger which are meant for kids 8 years old and up. His books are liked by hundreds of children. He has a a good sense of humour.

Achievements/Awards:
Silver Birch Award - Frogger 

Sources:
http://www.bungalobooks.com/fbe.html
Photo: http://www.pokeweed.com