Describes the life and work of the prolific African-American author who wrote stories, plays, essays, and articles, recorded black folklore, and was involved in the Harlem Renaissance.
Profiles the African American author who survived a violent, impoverished childhood and earned fame as the author and screenwriter of "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back.".
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.
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.
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.
A memoir in which the author discusses his relationship with his father, a high-ranking general during the Vietnam War, and tells about his entry into the priesthood where he became part of the radical faction protesting the war, and his decision to leave the church in order to marry and have a family.
A collection of letters written by F. Scott Fitzgerald to friends, family members, and associates, which combine to provide a portrait of his life and career; arranged chronologically from 1907 through 1940.
