Spotlight on children's authors

Presents the biography of children's book author Cornelia Funke while exploring her creative process as a writer and illustrator and the cultural impact of her work.

Walter Dean Myers had trouble pronouncing words in high school, so he wrote them down instead.

Looks at the life and career of American newspaper columnist Mike Lupica.

Look at the life and career of American author Judy Bloom.

A biography of children's book author Louis Sachar.

"Presents the biography of children's book author Jeff Kinney while exploring his creative process as a writer and artist and the cultural impact of his work"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a brief biography of children's book author Kate DiCamillo while exploring her creative process as a writer and the cultural impact of her work. Features color photographs, a chronology, a glossary, and further information.

A biography of Shel Silverstein, as a author, songwriter, and journalist.

Brian Selznick got in trouble for drawing monsters as a child.

"Presents the biography of children's book author Rick Riordan while exploring her creative process as a writer and the cultural impact of his work"--Provided by publisher.