Gail Sakurai

Background

Mrs. Sakurai was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on February 9, 1952. She is a daughter of Peter Robert (an automotive parts inspector) and Virginia Evelyn (a homemaker; maiden name, Jackson) Kwentus.

Education

Gail Sakurai graduated from Oakland University, receiving Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979.

Career

Mr. Sakurai is a current writer.

Achievements

• Gail Sakurai is notable for her works.

Works

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  • Stephen Hawking: Understanding the Universe (Picture Story Biography)

    (A brief biography of the British theoretical physicist wh...)

    1996
  • Mae Jemison, Space Scientist

    (Recounts the life of the doctor and scientist who became ...)

    1995
  • Juan Ponce De Leon (Watts Library: Exploration)

    (Chronicles the life and voyages of Juan Ponce de Lâeon, w...)

  • Peach Boy: A Japanese Legend (Legends of the World)

    (When an old couple finds a baby inside a peach floating o...)

    1994
  • Japanese American Internment Camps

    (Discusses the mass relocation of thousands of Japanese Am...)

  • The Jamestown Colony (Cornerstones of Freedom)

    (An account of the first permanent English settlement in N...)

  • Paul Revere (Cornerstones of Freedom Second Series)

    (Describes the life of the silversmith who made the histor...)

  • The Thirteen Colonies (Cornerstones of Freedom)

    (Describes the history of the thirteen original English co...)

  • The Liberty Bell

    (Discusses the history of the Liberty Bell, its constructi...)

    1996
  • The Louisiana Purchase

    (Chronicles the historical background and political maneuv...)

Views

Quotations: "I specialize in writing nonfiction and retelling folktales from many lands. Through reading I developed an interest in other countries and cultures at an early age. I have studied French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese, and have traveled widely."

"The hardest parts of writing are finding the time to write in a busy schedule full of family obligations, and getting started. Once I start, the words usually come quickly, because I have planned them in my head before my fingers ever touch the keyboard."

"The best parts of writing are the sense of accomplishment I feel when I have finished a story to my satisfaction, and when I sell that story to a publisher."

"I also enjoy meeting my readers and giving presentations at schools and libraries. My advice to aspiring writers is to read. Read everything you can get your hands on!"

Membership

• Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators , United States

Interests

• spending time with family, listening to classical music, reading

Connections

Mrs. Sakurai married Eric Sakurai, an executive, on July 31, 1971. They have two children: Nicholas, Cameron.

Son:

Nicholas Sakurai

Son:

Cameron Sakurai

husband:

Eric Sakurai