Ellen Butts

Background

Ellen was born on February 28, 1942 in Bronx, New York, United States. Ellen is the daughter of Seymour Rubinstein, a chemist, and Norma (Wolinsky) Rubinstein, a teacher.

Education

Ellen studied at City College of the City University of New York and received Bachelor of Arts degree. Also, Ellen Butts finished Columbia University and got Master of Legal Studies degree.

Career

Ellen worked as an intern at Harcourt in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Later she became an editorial assistant. From 1987 till 1991 Butts held the post of the associate editor at Simon & Schuster, Inc. in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Moreover, she worked at college and public libraries in New York and Washington. Also, Ellen worked at a bookstore. It is important to note that she is working on a series of biographies in the field of science for readers of ten years and up. What is more, she is carrying out a research on DNA and DNA sequencing.

Works

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• book

  • May Chinn : The Best Medicine (Science Superstars) 1995

Membership

• Society of Childrens Book Writers & Illustrators , United States

• Women’s National Book Association , United States

Interests

• Reading, music, science, cooking, nutrition, weight training.

Connections

On February 19, 1970 Ellen got married with Allison F. Butts. They have two children - Daniel A. and Derek N.

Father:

Seymour Rubinstein

Mother:

Norma (Wolinsky) Rubinstein

husband:

Allison F. Butts

Son:

Daniel A.

Son:

Derek N.