Meghan McCarthy is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children, including "Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast," which was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year, and an ALA Notable Book; "Strong Man: The Story of Charles Atlas," a Booklist Best Book; and "City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male." Ms. McCarthy lives in New York City, where she works as a bookseller. Visit her online at www.meghan-mccarthy.com.

There's a hawk in the city
New York City is known for its sky-scrapers, subways, and hustle and bustle -- not for its wildlife. So everyone is surprised when a red-tailed hawk is spotted flying over Fifth Avenue, and even more surprised when he decides to settle down on the ledge of one of the Big Apple's swankiest apartment buildings.
The hawk soon draws many admirers. They name him Pale Male and watch as he builds his nest, finds a mate, and teaches his little hawk babies to fly.
Based on the true story of Pale Male, "City Hawk" brings New York City's favorite hawk to life in a story of family, perseverance, and big-city living.

"A picture-book account of one of the" "most famous pieces of radio history "
* "Sandwiched between a look at Depression-era radios and a set of fanciful period advertisements, McCarthy delivers a semi-serious account of the 1938 "War of the Worlds "broadcast, illustrating both passages from the script and briefly told descriptions of widespread panic with smudgy cartoon scenes featuring bug-eyed monsters and equally bug-eyed people. The author closes with a substantial note that analyzes the broadcast' immediate and long-term effects, points out that the announcers repeatedly admitted that they were presenting a drama during the broadcast, mentions several later revivals here and internationally and notes the response of H.G. Wells himself to the original production. She has also set up an invitingly designed Web site with an array of relevant links."
--"Kirkus Reviews," Starred"
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book
A "School Library Journal "Best Book of the Year
An IRA-CBC Children's Choice
A "Kirkus Reviews "Editor's Choice
A 2006 New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing"

"A picture-book account of one of the" "most famous pieces of radio history "
* "Sandwiched between a look at Depression-era radios and a set of fanciful period advertisements, McCarthy delivers a semi-serious account of the 1938 "War of the Worlds "broadcast, illustrating both passages from the script and briefly told descriptions of widespread panic with smudgy cartoon scenes featuring bug-eyed monsters and equally bug-eyed people. The author closes with a substantial note that analyzes the broadcast' immediate and long-term effects, points out that the announcers repeatedly admitted that they were presenting a drama during the broadcast, mentions several later revivals here and internationally and notes the response of H.G. Wells himself to the original production. She has also set up an invitingly designed Web site with an array of relevant links."
--"Kirkus Reviews," Starred"
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book
A "School Library Journal "Best Book of the Year
An IRA-CBC Children's Choice
A "Kirkus Reviews "Editor's Choice
A 2006 New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing"