Author Study

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Author Study

• Norman Bridwell

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Family

• Mr. Bridwells wife is Norma.
• His daughter is Emily Elizabeth.
• His son is Tim.
• His parents were Vern and Mary.

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About Mr. Bridwell

• He was born on February 15, 1928.
• He grew up in Kokomo, Indiana.
• He is still alive.
• He is 75 years old.
• He lives on Marthas Vineyard.

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School

• He went to art school at John Herron Art
  Institute in Indianapolis.
• He studied art.

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Books

• Clifford Books
• He wanted to name the dog Tiny but his wife told
  him not to. She said to name him Clifford.
• He named the character in the books after his
  daughter.

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Web Pages

• Clifford at PBS kids
• Clifford at Scholastic
• Video interview with Norman Bridwell