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Benjamin Bolander is the little known author of several experimental postmodern childrens' books. These books are written in a variety of languages and deal with a variety of subjects. His first book, The Voice on the Phone, was unillustrated, but his lucrative partnership with illustrator Donald Chapin began with his second book, When People Lie.

One of the most distinguishing features of Bolander's books is technique of blending English with various other languages. These languages include, Farsi, Mandarin, French, Swedish, and a remote African click language for which Bolander developed a written alphabet. Bolander's creative blending of words from multiple languages has been lauded by some child psychologists. However, many people find the technique off-putting.