Joanna Cole (author)

For the British artist and illustrator, see Joanne Cole.

Joanna Cole
BornJoanna Reid Basilea
(1944-08-11)August 11, 1944
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 2020(2020-07-12) (aged 75)
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Occupation
  • Author
  • librarian
EducationCity College of New York
Notable worksThe Magic School Bus

Joanna Cole (August 11, 1944 – July 12, 2020)[1] was an American author of children's books,[2] best known as the author of the Magic School Bus series, which sold more than 93 million copies in 13 countries.[3] She wrote more than 250 books, ranging from her first book Cockroaches to her famous series Magic School Bus, which is illustrated by Bruce Degen.

  1. ^ "Joanna Cole: biography". Scholastic Books. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2010.
  2. ^ "Cole, Joanna". WorldCat.org. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2010.
  3. ^ Perez, Lexy (July 16, 2020). "Joanna Cole, Author of 'The Magic School Bus' Book Series, Dies at 75". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 16, 2020.