Douglas Evans

Background

Douglas Evans was born on April 3, 1953 in Euclid, Ohio, United States, in the family of Gerald David and Elizabeth Louise (Votypka) Evans.

Education

In 1975 Douglas received Bachelor of Science at Oregon State University, and then he earned Master of Education at University of Oregon in 1977.

Career

Douglas is an author of children's books and a former school teacher in Berkeley, California. He has written books, plays, songs, and poems for children, including "Classroom at the End of the Hall" which got a starred review in Publishers Weekly.

Evans adapted his book, "The Elevator Family", for the stage. It was first produced by Columbus Children's Theater in February 2011 and directed by William Goldsmith to critical acclaim.

In addition to the music for his musical, "The Elevator Family", Evans has composed several albums for children, including "Classroom Creatures" in 2012, "Math Rashes and other Classroom Itches" in 2013, "Teacher" in 2014, and "Extra Credit" in 2016.

Achievements

• Douglas is famous as the author of books "Classroom at the End of the Hall", "So What Do You Do?" and "The Truth About Teachers."

Works

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  • The Elevator Family 2001
  • Apple Island, or The Truth about Teachers 2002
  • MVP*: Magellan Voyage Project 2004
  • The Classroom At The End Of The Hall 1997
  • Math Rashes and Other Classroom Tales 2002
  • School School 2018
  • The Elevator Family Hits the Road 2012
  • Thru Hiker 2018
  • The Elevator Family Goes Abroad 2013

Religion

Douglas is non-religious person.

Membership

• Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

Interests

• travel (more than a hundred countries) and music composition

Connections

Father:

Gerald David Evans

Mother:

Elizabeth Louise (Votypka) Evans