Bernard Wolf is a freelance photojournalist and author. His magazine assignments and photo essays have appeared in Fortune, New York, Camera 35, U.S. Camera Annual, Travel and Camera, Travel/Holiday, and National Geographic Traveler magazines.

He has photographed the annual reports for major American corporations as well as advertising campaigns for the Portuguese Tourist Office, TAP Portuguese Airlines, the French National Tourist Office, the Jamaica Tourist Board, and Air Canada.

His work has also been represented in the Life Library of Photography Books; "photojournalism" and "photographing children" as well as other books, and in National Geographic books, most recently, "Cat Shots" - 1998

Mr. Wolf has traveled throughout the United States and the world (Ecuador, Jamaica, the Azores, China, Mexico, Israel and Cuba) to produce twenty photo documentary books for young readers which have won acclaim and honors, both here and abroad, for their candid explorations of other cultures, serious social issues, and for the excellence of the photographic work:

THE LITTLE WEAVER OF AGATO - Cowles Books Co. - 1969 (Bologna Book Fair honor recipient.)

JAMAICA BOY - Cowles Book Co. - 1971

DANIEL AND THE WHALE HUNTERS - Random House - 1972 (Kirkurs-Starred review - "wonderfully natural unposed photographs.")

TINKER AND THE MEDICINE MEN - Random House - 1973 (Starred review from Kirkus, ALA and Center For Children's Books.)

DON'T FEEL SORRY FOR PAUL - J.B. Lippincott Co. - 1974 (Received special citation from the President's Council on the Handicapped; a Children's Book Showcase selection; ALA Editor's Choice Book; starred reviews from Kirkus, SLJ, Center for Children's Books; Publishers Weekly Editor's Choice Book and Kirkus Choice Book. Booklist - "one of the best juvenile photojournalistic documentaries to date." Publishers Weekly - "this book is recommended for all.")

CONNIE'S NEW EYES - J.B. Lippincott Co. - 1976 (Selected by SLJ as one of the Best of the Best books from 1966 to 1978. Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist and SLJ.)

ANNA'S SILENT WORLD - J.B. Lippincott Co. - 1977 (Starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, Horn Book and SLJ. Booklist - "generates the sort of reader involvement that sparks understanding and awareness." Kirkus - "Wolf treats reader and subject with dignity and honesty." Chosen for the special IBBY International Year of the Child honor list. Selected as one of the best books in any category at the Moscow Book Fair Show, "America Through American Eyes." In 1980, this book won the Kodak Award for Photographic Books in Stottgart, Germany.)

In 1981, Mr. Wolf was honored by the American Library Association for his books on the handicapped during the International Year of the Disabled at the Martin Luther King Memorial Library in Washington, D.C..

ADAM SMITH GOES TO SCHOOL - J.B. Lippincott Co. - 1978 (SLJ - Starred review)

IN THIS PROUD LAND - J.B. Lippincott Co. - 1979 - 1980 (SLJ - Starred review. Booklist - Editor's Choice Book. Chosen as "one of the outstanding books of the year" by the U.S. Library of Congress.)

MICHAEL AND THE DENTIST - Scholastic - 1983 (SLJ - starred review - "Wolf's camera, as always, is positioned perfectly.")

FIREHOUSE - Wm. Morrow and Co. - 1983 (Starred reviews from Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Horn Books and Booklist; Editor's Choice book - a "sharp, sensitive look at life behind the scene." Excellent reviews from the New York Times and the Washington Post - "Wolf's photojournalism and his text are both exciting." N.Y. Times - "a first rate introduction to what real fire fighters do for a living.")

COWBOY - Wm. Morrow and Co. - 1985 (Starred reviews from SLJ and Booklist; Editor's Choice book. SLJ - "Wolf merges social issues with entertainment in a book that examines the reality behind the cowboy myth.")

AMAZING GRACE - MacMillan Publishing Co. - 1986 (Bulletin of the Cneter For Children's Books - "the author has projected the character of the community even to the deeply felt and daily lived religiousties." A Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book selection. Publishers Weekly - "It's hard to decide which of his talents is greater - his writing or his photography." The Philadelphia Inquirer - "His... photographs are simply superb.")

IN THE YEAR OF THE TIGER - MacMillan Publishing Co. - 1988 (The Des Moines Register - "a fascinating introduction to a country (China) increasingly open to foreign travelers... haunting photographs and insightful prose... " V.O.Y.A. - "an extremely well research(ed... poignant... thrilling book... " The New Advocate... "stunning photo essay... provocative and a real page turner.")

BENEATH THE STONE - Orchard Books - 1995 ( SLJ - "this book will be pored over and read for pleasure.")

HOMELESS - Orchard Books - 1995 (Booklist - explains "the difficulties facing one homeless family caught up in New York City's welfare system." Excellent reviews also from SLJ and Publishers Weekly.)

HIV POSITIVE - Penguin Putnam - 1997 (Booklist starred review and Editor's Choice book - "a tender, touching account of a family facing crisis head on." Publishers Weekly - "the cumulative effect of the ordinary scenes is potent and bittersweet." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - "there are few pulled punches - kids will recognize the authenticity.")

IF I FORGET THEE, O JERUSALEM - Penguin Putnam - 1998 (Excellent reviews from Booklist, VOYA and Chicago Tribune. Booklist - "Wolf has a knack for focusing on just the details that will capture - imaginations. An involving photo essay.")

CUBA; AFTER THE REVOLUTION - Penguin Putnam - 1999 (In 2000, this was chosen as an Honor Book by the Consortium of Latin American Studies.)

COMING TO AMERICA / A Muslim Family's Story - Lee & Low Books - 2003 (Bulletin of the Center For Children's Books - "a sensitive look at a family that struggles and largely succeeds (in their) daily job of getting -by." SLJ - "Wolf points out that differences of religion do not signify differences in humane behavior, love of family, or appreciation for hard work. This is a fine book." Multicultural Review - "At a time when many Muslim and Arab families in the United States feel subject to descriminatory governmental regulations and public attitudes, this book is especially welcome." "Coming to America is highly recommended for children and adults." Bookmark - ... chosen as one of the favorite best selling new books of 2003... "Engaging, personal text and amazing photographs.")

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