Marjorie A. Priceman is the author and/or illustrator of over 30 picture books for children - including two Caldecott Honor books. Her first book, Friend or Frog, was published in 1989, soon after her graduation from the Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design is a fine arts and design college located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1877. Located at the base of College Hill, the RISD campus is contiguous with the Brown University campus. The two institutions share social, academic, and community resources and...

. Priceman's books are known for their bright watercolors, free-flowing lines and whimsical spirit. One of her most popular books is Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin!, a recipient of the Honor. She resides in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.