birth_date: 1962-01-01 00:00:00
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name: Arthur A. Levine
about: Arthur A. Levine is the U.S. editor of the phenomenally successful Harry Potter series. Levine grew up in Elmont, on the fringes of New York City. In 1984, Levine joined the staff of the publishing house G.P. Putnam's Sons. While at Putnam's, Levine edited several books, including Rafe Shannon's  The Rough-Face Girl and two Caldecott award-winning titles:  Officer Buckle and His Dog Gloria and  Mirette on the High Wire. Levine also worked a stint at Dial Books for Young People. In 1984, Levine became editor-in-chief of Alfred A. Knopf books for Young People. He launched Arthur A. Levine Books in 1997. In addition to editing, Levine wrote several successful picture books. His latest effort, Tooth Trooth, is slated to be be published soon by Arthur A. Levine is the U.S. editor of the phenomenally successful Harry Potter series. Levine grew up in Elmont, on the fringes of New York City. In 1984, Levine joined the staff of the publishing house G.P. Putnam's Sons. While at Putnam's, Levine edited several books, including Rafe Shannon's  The Rough-Face Girl and two Caldecott award-winning titles:  Officer Buckle and His Dog Gloria and  Mirette on the High Wire. Levine also worked a stint at Dial Books for Young People. In 1984, Levine became editor-in-chief of Alfred A. Knopf books for Young People. He launched Arthur A. Levine Books in 1997. In addition to editing, Levine wrote several successful picture books. His latest effort, Tooth Trooth, is slated to be be published soon by Scholastic Press. ...more