Contains profiles of twelve popular authors, including J.K. Rowling, Brian Jacques, and Lois Lowry, providing information about their personal lives and careers, and including tips for aspiring writers.
Provides biographical information, a selection of critical essays, and complete bibliographies for twelve women writers of English children's literature, including Louisa May Alcott, Ursula Le Guin, Beatrix Potter, and Lucy Maud Montgomery.
the First Lady's list of 57 great books for families and children
Darnall, Beverly
2006
First Lady Laura Bush lists fifty-seven books for families and children that will help children learn to love books and reading, examining the values found in each book and listing prominent themes to watch for.
An illustrated collection of stories and poems by the noted horror writer, including "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Pit and the Pendulum," and "The Raven.".
Examines the life of young adult author Matt Christopher, discussing how he combined his love of baseball and sports with his interest in writing to create a successful career, and examining the history, culture, and economics of the times in which he lived and worked.
