Background
Magnus, Erica was born on August 14, 1946 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Paul Gerhard and Hermine Adelaide Magnus.
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A young child's imagination transforms an ordinary backyard hideaway into a magical, secret place where one can slay dragons, cook up a batch of pinecone stew, or build a cozy sanctuary to wait out the rain.
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Magnus, Erica was born on August 14, 1946 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Paul Gerhard and Hermine Adelaide Magnus.
Student, Atelier, Haarlem, Netherlands, 1966-1967, 67-68; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, Minneapolis College Art and Design, 1970; Master of Fine Arts in Painting, Southern Illinois U., 1974.
Freelance graphic designer, Winona, Minnesota, 1972-1987; private teacher drawing gifted children, Winona, 1978-1979; private teacher drawing gifted children, Athens, Georgia, 1980-1981; teacher drawing adult education, Winona Area Technology School, 1972-1979; teacher drawing adult education, Communiversity, Ohio U., Athens, 1987-1991; author, illustrator, Carolrhoda Books Inc., Minneapolis, 1984-1986; author, illustrator, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, New York City, since 1990. Lecturer/workshops kindergarten-12th grade, college, university, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, 1986-1993. Member planning committee Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center, Illustrator's Art Show, Athens, 1991-1992, Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center, Illustrator's Art Show, Athens, 1994.
(A young child's imagination transforms an ordinary backya...)
Member Authors Guild Inc., Authors League American Inc., Society Childrens BookWriters and Illustrators. F C.
Married David Owen Thomas, August 12, 1972. Children: Peter David (deceased), Krista Mary, Karen Roslyn.