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Discover how Rube Goldberg followed his dreams to become an award-winning cartoonist, inventor, and even an adjective in the dictionary in this inspiring and funny biographical picture book. Want to become an award-winning cartoonist and inventor? Follow your dreams, just like Rube Goldberg! From a young age, Rube Goldberg had a talent for art. But his father, a German immigrant, wanted Rube to have a secure job. So, Rube went to college and became an engineer. But Rube didnt want to spend his life mapping sewer pipes. He wanted to follow his passion, so Rube got a low-level job at a newspaper, and from there, he worked his way up, creating cartoons that made people laugh and tickled the imagination. He became known for his fantastic Rube Goldberg machines - complicated contraptions with many parts that performed a simple task in an elaborate and farfetched way. Eventually, his cartoons earned him a Pulitzer Prize and his own adjective in the dictionary. This moving biography is sure to encourage young artists and inventors to pursue their passions.
About the Author
Sarah Aronson writes books for kids and teens. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She recently moved to Evanston, Illinois.Her first novel, Head Case, was named a Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, which is extra nice because Sarah was a reluctant reader herself. Her second novel, Beyond Lucky, was named a Top Shelf Pick for Middle Readers by VOYA, and has been on state lists in Maine, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Believe, is about a girl who is famous for being the sole survivor of a suicide bombing. The first book of her series, The Wish List: The Worst Fairy Godmother Ever, was released in May 2017! The second book, Keep Calm and Sparkle On, will be out in December!If you could grant a wish for someone else, what would it be? If you had the power to make the world a better place, what would you do? Be a fairy godmother! Share the sparkle! Contact Sarah for all sorts of ideas to bring to your readers and classrooms! She is available on Skype and for in person programs!If you want to study the craft of writing for children and young adults, check out her online classes on writers.com and the amazing Highlights Foundation.www.saraharonson.com