Discusses the life and work of the well-known author of award-winning young adult literature who grew up in Harlem as a foster child and struggled with his identity as an African American writer.
Discusses the life and work of this popular author, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of his books, biographical timeline, and awards.
Contains a brief biography of children's writer Will Hobbs, providing information on his early life, his family, his influences, and how he became a writer. Includes interview and time line.
Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American author M. E. Kerr, known for her novels about teens who are struggling with real or imagined differences.
Contains a brief biography of children's writer Lynne Reid Banks, providing information on her early life, her family, her influences, and how she became a writer. Includes interview and time line.
Tells the life story of young adult fiction author Richard Peck and includes photos, an interview, a time line, reviews from "School Library Journal, " an award list, bibliographies, and other reference tools.
Discusses the life, novels, and writing habits of Lois Lowry, popular children's author and two-time winner of the Newbery Medal for her books, "Number the stars" (1990) and "The giver" (1994).
Discusses the life, publications, and writing habits of Gary Paulsen, author of such popular novels as "Hatchet" and "Dogsong, " as well as non-fiction works.
Examines the life and career of American young adult author Robert Cormier and features an interview, time line, reviews, award lists, glossary, and lists of further resources.
