A biography of the well-known author of "The Little House on the Prairie," describing the pioneer experiences that provided the basis for much of her writing.
Children's author and illustrator Patricia Polacco recounts her life and describes how her daily activities and writing and drawing process are interwoven.
Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of Marc Brown, author of the popular books "Arthur", providing information on their childhood, and education, and writing career.
Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of children's author Shel Silverstein, providing information on his childhood, his education, and his writing career.
An anthology of very short, scary stories by an assortment of authors and illustrators including Chris Raschka, Joyce Carol Oates, Neil Gaiman, Jack Gantos, and Lane Smith.
Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of children' author J.K. Rowling, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her writing career.