Justine Fontes
Justine Fontes is prolific writer from the USA. Justine received a BA degree in English Literature New York University, before beginning work in publishing. Justine met her husband when they were both working at Little Golden Books. They began writing together, and have published over five hundred children's books. Their titles are varied, including many retelling of myth, history, and other traditional stories, such as How the Zebra Got Its Stripes (Golden Books, 2002); Abraham Lincoln: Lawyer, Leader, Legend (DK Publishing, Children, 2009); and Star Wars, Episode 1: Anakin's Pit Droid (LucasBooks for Young Readers, 2000). To the Graphic Universe Graphic Myths and Legends series, which features Greco-Roman and other myths, they have contributed titles including Trojan Horse. The Fall of Troy (2007); Demeter and Persephone. Spring Held Hostage (2007), and Sunjata: Warrior King of Mali. A West African Legend (2009).
Bio prepared by Sonya Nevin, University of Roehampton, sonya.nevin@roehampton.ac.uk
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