Polisar works with literacy groups, media specialists, reading teachers, and Title I programs in schools and has won a Special Library Recognition Award for his "ability to communicate with and excite children to read".
Polisar was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Maryland. He began his career when he moved to
Montgomery County, Maryland.[6]
Awards
Polisar's TV show Field Trip won two Emmy Awards in its first season.[7]
Polisar's recordings have won four (5) different Parents' Choice Awards.[1]
In 2008, Barry won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Children's Music Web for "three decades of being a distinctive voice for kids."[8]
Numerous Children's Music Web Awards for Best Children's Recording, Best New Song, and Best "Classic" recording.
Polisar's book Insect Soup won a Parents' Guide Award for Outstanding Children's Books.[9]
Polisar's Scrapbook video won a National Media Gold Award and an award from the Coalition on Quality Children's Recordings.
Two Maryland State Artist Awards.
Polisar's recording of Old Dogs, New Tricks was named "one of the twenty best Children's Recordings of all time" in The American Library Association's Children's Jukebox and Award Hall of Fame.[10]
Maryland Library Association's Special Recognition Award for his "contributions on behalf of children of all ages" for his "ability to communicate with children and excite them to read."
Discography
Albums
Old Enough to Know Better
A Little Different
Juggling Babies
Naughty Songs for Boys & Girls
Teachers Favorites
Old Dogs, New Tricks
Family Trip
Family Concert
I Eat Kids and Other Songs for Rebellious Children
My Brother Thinks He's a Banana and other Provocative Songs for Children
Captured Live and in the Act
Songs for Well Behaved Children
Stanley Stole My Shoelace and Rubbed it in His Armpit and Other Songs My Parents Won't Let Me Sing