Emily Jenkins (born September 13, 1967), who sometimes uses the

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E. Lockhart, is an American writer of children's

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, young-adult novels, and adult fiction. She is known best for the Ruby Oliver quartet (which begins with ''The Boyfriend List''), ''

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks ''The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks'' is a young-adult novel written by American author E. Lockhart. It was published on the 25 March 2008 by Disney-Hyperion. It centers around the main character of Frances 'Frankie' Landau-Banks ...

'', and '' We Were Liars''.

Personal life

Jenkins grew up in

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, and

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. In high school she attended summer drama schools at

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and the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis. She attended Lakeside School, a private high school in North Seattle. She went to

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—where she studied illustrated books and interviewed Barry Moser for her senior thesis—and graduate school at

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, where she earned a doctorate in English literature.

Writer

Jenkins writes as E. Lockhart for the young adult market; "Lockhart" was the family name of her mother's mother. Her first book by Lockhart was a novel, ''The Boyfriend List'', published by Random House Dell

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in 2005. There are three sequels, ''The Boy Book'' (2006), ''The Treasure Map of Boys'' (2009), and ''Real Live Boyfriends'' (2010), and the four are also known collectively as the Ruby Oliver novels after their central protagonist. Another novel for teens, ''The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks'' (2008), was a finalist for both the

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and the Michael L. Printz Award. '' We Were Liars'' made the shortlist of four books for the 2014

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. The annual prize judged by British children's writers recognizes the year's best U.K.-published book by a writer who has not previously won it. Under her real name Jenkins has collaborated with illustrators to produce children's books and picture books. They have received honors including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award (the original ''Toys Go Out'', illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky) and two runners-up for

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(''Five Creatures'', illus. Tomek Bogacki, and ''That New Animal'', illus. Pierre Pratt).

Works

Children's books by Emily Jenkins

* ''The Secret Life of Billie's Uncle Myron'', co-written with her father

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(no 's') ( Macmillan/ Henry Holt BYR, 1996) – "a middle-grade fantasy adventure novel with lots of jokes" * ''Five Creatures'', illustrated by Tomek Bogacki, (

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, 2001) * ''My Favorite Thing (According to Alberta)'', illustrated by Anna Laura Cantone (

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/ Anne Schwartz, 2004) * ''Daffodil'', illustrated by Tomek Bogacki ( FSG/

, 2004) * '' That New Animal'', illustrated by

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(FSG/FF, 2005) * '' Daffodil, Crocodile'', illustrated by Tomek Bogacki (FSG/FF, 2006) * '' Love You When You Whine'', illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier (FSG/FF, 2006) * '' Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone called Plastic'', illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky (

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/ Schwartz & Wade, 2006) – a book of stories * '' Bea and Haha''

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, illustrated by Tomek Bogacki (FSG/FF, 2006): 1. '' Num, num, num!''; 2. '' Hug, hug, hug!''; 3. '' Plonk, plonk, plonk!''; 4. '' Up, up, up!'' * '' What Happens on Wednesdays'', illustrated by Lauren Castillo (FSG/FF, 2007) * '' Skunkdog'', illustrated by

(FSG/

, 2008) * '' The Little Bit Scary People'', illustrated by

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( Hyperion BFC, 2008) * '' Toy Dance Party: Being the Further Adventures of a Bossy-Boots Stingray, a Courageous Buffalo, and a Hopeful Round Someone called Plastic'', illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky (2008) * ''

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'', illustrated by Giselle Potter ( Schwartz & Wade, 2009) * '' Small Medium Large'', illustrated by Tomek Bogacki (

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, MA: Star Bright Books, 2011) * '' Toys Come Home: Being the Early Experiences of an Intelligent Stingray, a Brave Buffalo, and a Brand-New Someone called Plastic'', illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky ( Schwartz & Wade, 2011) * '' Invisible Inkling'', illustrated by

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(

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/ Balzer + Bray, 2011) – a novel * '' Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money'', illustrated by G. Brian Karas ( Schwartz & Wade, 2012) * '' Dangerous Pumpkins'', illustrated by

(

/ Balzer + Bray, 2012) – Invisible Inkling #2 * '' The Whoopie Pie War'', illustrated by

(

/ Balzer + Bray, 2013) – Invisible Inkling #3 * '' Water in the Park'', illustrated by

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( Schwartz & Wade, 2013) * '' A Fine Dessert'', illustrated by

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( Schwartz & Wade, 2014) * '' Princessland'', illustrated by

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(FSG/FF, 2014) * '' Toys Meet Snow: Being the Wintertime Adventures of a Curious Stuffed Buffalo, a Sensitive Plush Stingray, and a Book-Loving Rubber Ball'', illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky ( Schwartz & Wade, 2015) * ''

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'' illustrated by Hyewon Yum (FSG, 2015) * '' Tiger and Badger'', illustrated by

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( Candlewick, 2016)

Adult books by Emily Jenkins

* '' Tongue First: Adventures in Physical Culture'' (1998) – essays * '' Mister Posterior and the Genius Child'' (

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, 2002) – a novel

Young-adult books by E. Lockhart

*'' Fly on the Wall: How One Girl Saw Everything'' ( Delacorte BYR, 2006) – young-adult contemporary fantasy *''

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'' (

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, 2007) *''

'' (Hyperion, 2008) *'' Genuine Fraud'' (Delacorte, 2017) *''

Again Again ''Again Again'' is a young adult novel by E. Lockhart, published June 2, 2020 by Delacorte Press. ''Again Again'' takes place in the same setting as Lockhart's ''The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks,'' Alabaster Preparatory Academy, ...

'' (Delacorte, 2020)

Ruby Oliver series

*'' The Boyfriend List:15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs, and Me, Ruby Oliver)'' (

, 2005) **This novel has been suggested as a great novel to co-teach with ''

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'' for high school students. '' The Treasure Map of Boys: Noel, Jackson, Finn, Hutch, Gideon, and Me, Ruby Oliver'' (Delacorte, 2009) *'' Real Live Boyfriends: Yes, Boyfriends, Plural, if my Life weren't Complicated, I wouldn't be Ruby Oliver'' (2010) – '' Ruby Oliver'' #4 (senior year), the finale *'' The Boy Book: A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them'' ( Delacorte, 2006)

Liars set

* '' We Were Liars'' (Delacorte, 2014) * ''Family of Liars'' (Delacorte, 2022)

As a co-author

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'' ( HarperTeen, 2008), by Lockhart, Sarah Mlynowski, and

Lauren Myracle Lauren Myracle (born May 15, 1969) is an American writer of young adult fiction. She has written many novels, including the three best-selling "IM" books, ''ttyl'', ''ttfn'' and ''l8r, g8r''. Her book ''Thirteen Plus One'' was released May 4, 201 ...

*The ''

Upside-Down Magic ''Upside-Down Magic'' is a Scholastic book series by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins. The series follows eight kids in a world with magical abilities: Elinor "Nory" Boxwood Horace, Elliott Cohen, Bax Kapoor, Andres Padillo, P ...

'' series (by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins) #''Upside-Down Magic'' #''Sticks & Stones'' #''Showing Off'' #''Dragon Overnight'' #''Weather or Not'' #''The Big Shrink''

Awards

References

External links

* (Emily Jenkins) wit
biographical essay
* (E. Lockhart) wit
biography

The Boyfriend List
(E. Lockhart blog)

The Reading Public and the Illustrated Novel, 1890-1914
(Columbia University, 1998) – Jenkins's dissertation for a PhD in 19th-century English literature * (1996–present) * (2005–present) {{DEFAULTSORT:Lockhart, E. 1967 births Living people American children's writers American writers of young adult literature Columbia University alumni Lakeside School alumni Vassar College alumni 21st-century pseudonymous writers Pseudonymous women writers