The children's author Barbara Park passed away at age 66, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
American children’s author who is best known for her beloved Junie B. Jones series. Her other popular children’s books include Beanpole and Almost Starring Skinnybones.
She was born in New Jersey to Doris and Brooke Tidswell. She later had two sons, Steven and David, with her husband, Richard A. Park. Sadly, she died in her mid-sixties of ovarian cancer.
How did Barbara Park die?
Ovarian Cancer caused Barbara Park's death in 2013.
| Cause of death | Ovarian Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 66 years |
| Profession | Children's Author |
| Birthday | April 21, 1947 |
| Death date | November 15, 2013 |
| Place of death | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
My criteria for what makes a book an official ‘favorite,’ is based almost entirely on how desperately I don’t want the story to end.
Barbara Park
I’m not actually sure I’m grown-up enough for grown-up books.
Barbara Park
There are those who believe that the value of a children’s book can be measured only in terms of the moral lessons it tries to impose or the perfect role models it offers. Personally, I happen to think that a book is of extraordinary value if it gives the reader nothing more than a smile or two. In fact, I happen to think that’s huge.
Barbara Park
I wasn’t that over-the-top, but I got sent to the principal in first grade for talking. And my father was for a long time the president of the Board of Education. That was always a hard note to bring home.
Barbara Park
I find the term ‘perfect child’ to be an oxymoron.
Barbara Park
