women authors

American journalist Julia Jarmond researches the brutal 1942 Nazi roundup in Paris and stumbles upon a connection between her family and one of the victims, which compels Julia to learn more about the girl's life.

Children's author Uchida, who grew up in California as a second-generation Japanese American, describes her childhood and her family's internment in a Nevada concentration camp during World War II.

"Part biography, part reader's guide, the . . . write-ups and detailed reading lists will introduce you to more than a hundred [women] authors and over two hundred of their mysterious and spooky novels, novellas, and stories"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the lives and works of twelve female writers who challenged society's beliefs and norms about vital issues including Mae West, Margaret Mitchell, Ayn Rand, and others.

Traces the life and work of environmentalist and ecologist Rachel Carson. Discusses her childhood, early interest in wildlife and the environment, education and research, writing of her well-known book "Silent Spring," and her lasting legacy. Includes a timeline and glossary.

"From the pioneering queer theorist Cherr?e Moraga, a memoir about her relationship with her mother, and her people"--Provided by publisher.

Yolanda Garcia finds success with her first novel in which she made characters out of her family members and friends, but her "fictionally victimized" relatives exact revenge by telling all they know about the author, Yo.

A biography of the writer whose works captured the oral tradition of African-American life in the South.

Using family photographs and quotes from her books, the author provides glimpses into her life.

Writers use their imaginations to create vivid works that stand the test of time. Women in Literature introduces readers to some of the most influential authors, including J. K. Rowling, Maya Angelou, and Kate DiCamillo.