
ASU remembers
Harvey Hirsch
Professor and co-author of children's books

May 20, 2018
Harvey Hirsch, 86, passed away May 20, 2018. His working career included being an elementary school teacher, college professor at ASU, technical writer at Dow Chemical Company, author, and children's illustrator. With his wife Audrey, he co-authored children's books: A Home for Tandy and The Creche of, Krakow (later retitled Grandma's Lost Gift). He also published Pale Moon: A Collection of Selected Poems, was the co-illustrator for a highly acclaimed home schooling science book entitled Showy Science, and in his late seventies and into his eighties started a new career as a children's illustrator for national children's magazines. He is survived by four daughters, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and wife, Audrey. A private family celebration will be held at a later date.