Children's authors

Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of children' author H.A. Rey, providing information on his childhood, his education, and his writing career.

Offers a brief overview of the life of author C.S. Lewis, discussing his childhood, religious beliefs, most popular novels, years as a teacher, and other related topics.

Offers a brief overview of the life of children's author Pam Mu?oz Ryan, discussing her childhood, years as a teacher, writing career, personal life, and other related topics.

Provides a brief overview of the life, career, and achievements of American children's author and Newbery Medal winner Christopher Paul Curtis.

Traces Avi's childhood, education, and career, what inspired him to write, and how he comes up with story ideas.

Provides information about the childhood, education, and career of children's book author Kate DiCamillo, and is known for writing "Because of Winn Dixie," "The Tale of Despereaux," and the "Mercy Watson" series.

Presents a biography of Rick Riordan, chronicling his childhood, education, and literary career. Spotlights some of the books he has written and includes photographs and a glossary.

A biography of children's author Cynthia Rylant best known for "When I Was Young in the Mountains," "Missing May," and "A Fine White Dust." Discusses her childhood, how she became a writer, and why she chooses her sometimes tough subjects.

Presents the life and work of this author of more than one hundred books for children and young adults, who is best known for her series of "Nate the Great" books.

Presents a short biography of Norman Bridwell, the creator of Clifford, the Big Red Dog and chronicles his life and career from his childhood in Kokomo, Indiana through his years as a struggling artist in New York to his success with his famous red dog.