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'''Jan Boyer Wahl''' (born April 1, 1933) is an author primarily known for his award winning U.S. [[children's books]], with over 100 volumes to his credit. Wahl sometimes refers to himself as "Dr. Mouse," a nickname given him by a young fan.
'''Jan Boyer Wahl''' (born April 1, 1933) is an author primarily known for his award winning U.S. [[children's books]], with over 100 volumes to his credit. Wahl sometimes refers to himself as "Dr. Mouse," a nickname given him by a young fan.


Jan (pronounced "Yahn") Wahl was born in [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]], [[Ohio]]. His father was physician Russell Rothenberger, and his mother was Nina Marie Boyer Wahl. His brother Phil Wahl was the real-life inspiration for the character played by [[Bill Murray]] in the film [[Lost in Translation (film)|Lost In Translation]] (2003). Another brother, Robert, has also authored novels and children's books.
Jan (pronounced "Yahn") Wahl was born in [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]], [[Ohio]]. His father was physician Russell Rothenberger, and his mother was Nina Marie Boyer Wahl. He received a B.A. from Cornell University in 1953, then went on to graduate studies at the University of Copenhagen (Fulbright scholar, 1953-1954) and the University of Michigan (M.A., 1958). (His brother Phil Wahl was the real-life inspiration for the character played by [[Bill Murray]] in the film [[Lost in Translation (film)|Lost In Translation]] (2003). Another brother, Robert, has also authored novels and children's books.


Wahl is also well known as a film historian and collector of films and film history related artifacts. Since 1997 he has presented introductory lectures for the Sunday Classic Film Series at the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Film Theater and Museum at [[Bowling Green State University]] in [[Bowling Green, Ohio]], with over one hundred presentations to his credit. Most of the programs have consisted of films from his private collection.
Wahl is also well known as a film historian and collector of films and film history related artifacts. Since 1997 he has presented introductory lectures for the Sunday Classic Film Series at the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Film Theater and Museum at [[Bowling Green State University]] in [[Bowling Green, Ohio]], with over one hundred presentations to his credit. Most of the programs have consisted of films from his private collection.
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* ''The Screeching Door: Three Spooky Tales'' (2011) (reprint with new story)
* ''The Screeching Door: Three Spooky Tales'' (2011) (reprint with new story)
* ''Carl Theodor Dreyer and Ordet'' (2012)
* ''Carl Theodor Dreyer and Ordet'' (2012)

==Awards==
* Avery Hopwood Prize in Fiction, University of Michigan (1955) <ref>"Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.</ref>
* Young Critic's Award, [[Bologna International Children's Book Fair]] for ''Pocahontas in London'' (1969)<ref>"Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.</ref>
* Ohioana Book Award for ''The Norman Rockwell Storybook''(1970)<ref>"Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.</ref>
* Parents' Choice Literary Award for ''Tiger Watch''(1987) <ref>"Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.</ref>
* Redbook Award for ''Humphrey's Bear''(1987)<ref>"Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.</ref>
* Christopher Medal for ''Humphrey's Bear''(1987)<ref>"Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.</ref>



==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.ohiocenterforthebook.org/OhioAuthors.aspx?id=132&mode=detail Ohio Center for the Book]
* http://www.yourlibrary.ws/childrens_webpage/e-author42001.html
* [http://ul2.bgsu.edu/finding_aids/items/show/914 Jan Wahl Collection Finding Aid, Bowling Green State University]
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* http://www.ohiocenterforthebook.org/OhioAuthors.aspx?id=132&mode=detail


==Notes==
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Revision as of 15:37, 7 July 2014

Jan Boyer Wahl (born April 1, 1933) is an author primarily known for his award winning U.S. children's books, with over 100 volumes to his credit. Wahl sometimes refers to himself as "Dr. Mouse," a nickname given him by a young fan.

Jan (pronounced "Yahn") Wahl was born in Columbus, Ohio. His father was physician Russell Rothenberger, and his mother was Nina Marie Boyer Wahl. He received a B.A. from Cornell University in 1953, then went on to graduate studies at the University of Copenhagen (Fulbright scholar, 1953-1954) and the University of Michigan (M.A., 1958). (His brother Phil Wahl was the real-life inspiration for the character played by Bill Murray in the film Lost In Translation (2003). Another brother, Robert, has also authored novels and children's books.

Wahl is also well known as a film historian and collector of films and film history related artifacts. Since 1997 he has presented introductory lectures for the Sunday Classic Film Series at the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Film Theater and Museum at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, with over one hundred presentations to his credit. Most of the programs have consisted of films from his private collection.

Wahl's career has been both varied and adventurous. Included among his exploits is spending several months working with noted filmmaker Carl Theodor Dreyer during the filming of Ordet (The Word). Later he was the personal secretary to Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen); and was also involved with Keith Lampe in the early days of the Yippies. He befriended actress Louise Brooks and some of their correspondence was collected in the volume Dear Stinkpot: Letters from Louise Brooks. In addition, he was an on-set script doctor (uncredited) for The Wrath of God (1972) starring Robert Mitchum and Rita Hayworth during its filming in Mexico; and was an early consultant on what became Fraggle Rock.

Selected works

Note: Many of Wah's books have been reprinted, some multiple times.

  • Pleasant Fieldmouse (1964) (illustrated by Maurice Sendak) (Pleasant Fieldmouse series)
  • Hello Elephant (1964)
  • Cabbage Moon (1965) Republished in 1999 with new artwork, and slightly rewritten for a 2014 edition with the original artwork
  • Pocahontas In London (1967)
  • Cobweb Castle (1968)
  • The Furious Flycycle (1968)
  • How the Children Stopped the Wars (1969)
  • The Norman Rockwell Storybook (1969)
  • Doctor Rabbit (1970) (Doctor Rabbit series)
  • The Wonderful Kite (1970)
  • The Six Voyages of Pleasant Fieldmouse (1971) (Pleasant Fieldmouse series)
  • Magic Heart (1972)
  • Grandmother Told Me (1972) (illustrated by Mercer Mayer)
  • Pleasant Fieldmouse's Halloween Party (1974) (illustrated by Wallace Tripp (Pleasant Fieldmouse series)
  • S.O.S. Bobomobile (1975) (sequel to The Furious Flycycle)
  • The Clumpets Go Sailing (1975) (illustrated by Cyndy Szekeres)
  • Doctor Rabbit's Foundling (1977) (Doctor Rabbit series)
  • Jamie's Tiger (1978)
  • Pleasant Fieldmouse Story Book (1978) (Pleasant Fieldmouse series)
  • Sylvester Bear Overslept (1979) (illustrated by Lee Lorenz)
  • Pleasant Fieldmouse's Valentine Trick (1979) (Pleasant Fieldmouse series)
  • Frankenstein's Dog (1980)
  • Dracula's Cat (1981)
  • Doctor Rabbit's Lost Scout (1988) (Doctor Rabbit series)
  • The Golden Christmas Tree (1988)
  • The Wizard of Oz Movie Storybook (1989)
  • TailyPo! (1991)
  • Little Eight John (1992)
  • Rosa's Parott (1999)
  • The Fieldmouse and the Dinosaur Named Sue (2000)
  • Elf Night (2002)
  • Humphrey's Bear (2005)
  • Candy Shop (2005)
  • Bear Dance (2008)
  • Through a Lens Darkly (2009) (Wahl's autobiographical memoirs)
  • Dear Stinkpot: Letters from Louise Brooks (2010)
  • The Art Collector (2011)
  • The Screeching Door: Three Spooky Tales (2011) (reprint with new story)
  • Carl Theodor Dreyer and Ordet (2012)

Awards

  • Avery Hopwood Prize in Fiction, University of Michigan (1955) [1]
  • Young Critic's Award, Bologna International Children's Book Fair for Pocahontas in London (1969)[2]
  • Ohioana Book Award for The Norman Rockwell Storybook(1970)[3]
  • Parents' Choice Literary Award for Tiger Watch(1987) [4]
  • Redbook Award for Humphrey's Bear(1987)[5]
  • Christopher Medal for Humphrey's Bear(1987)[6]



Notes

  1. ^ "Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Jan Wahl." Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale, 2012. Literature Resource Center. Web. 7 July 2014.


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