Fran Manushkin (born November 2, 1942) is an American children's book author.
[1] Manushkin has authored over 20 children's books receiving high critical acclaim.
[1][citation needed] Upon graduating high school, Manushkin attended college and earned a teaching certificate.
After four months of being a substitute teacher, she decided to live in New York City, and become a publisher.
Manushkin worked for many publishers including Henry Holt and Company, Rinehart & Winston, Harper & Row, and Random House.