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Series
Pub. Date
2013
Description
This biography introduces readers to Cynthia Kadohata, the Newbery Medal winning author of Kira-Kira. She is also the author of A Million Shades of Gray, Outside Beauty, Weedflower, Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam, and other young adult and adult novels. Readers will learn about Kadohata's early life in the South, the influence of her Japanese heritage, her struggle to get short stories published in magazines, her switch to young adult fiction, and...
3) R.L. Stine
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
This book introduces children's author, R.L. Stine, including his early life, how he got his start, and some of his popular books.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
This biography introduces readers to Alvin Schwartz, the successful author of three volumes of Scary Stories books, I Can Read series, and Witcracks. Readers will learn about Schwartz's childhood in New York, his love of folklore, his switch to young adult fiction, and the success and controversy that have accompanied the publication of his books. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Schwartz's childhood, education, and life as an author....
5) Gary Paulsen
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
This biography introduces readers to Gary Paulsen, the Newbery Medal winning author of Hatchet. Readers will learn about Paulsen's childhood in the Philippines and Minnesota, the night he received a library card, his love of dog sledding, and the adventures that inspire his award-winning books. He is also the author of Tracker, Mr. Tucket, and Woodsong. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Paulsen's childhood, education, and life as an...
6) Dr. Seuss
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"This title introduces readers to the life and works of Dr. Seuss, including The Cat in the Hat and Horton Hears a Who. Complete with . . . photographs and a timeline!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
This biography introduces readers to the five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, Walter Dean Myers. Readers will learn about Myers's childhood in Harlem, his difficulty in school with a speech impediment, and the inspiration behind his award-winning titles. His books include Monster, Scorpions, and Fallen Angels. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Myers's childhood, education, and life as an author. Checkerboard Library is...
8) Scott O'Dell
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
This biography introduces readers to Scott O'Dell, the Newbery Medal winning author of Island of the Blue Dolphins. He is also the author of The King's Fifth, The Black Pearl, and Thunder Rolling in the Mountains. Readers will learn about O'Dell's childhood in California, his work in film business, and his switch to young adult fiction. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight O'Dell's childhood, family, education, and life as an author.
9) Mo Willems
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
This title will introduce readers to the life and works of Mo Willems, including the Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie series. Complete with great photographs and a timeline!
11) Sharon Creech
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
This biography introduces readers to Newbery Medal and Carnegie Medal winning author Sharon Creech. Her books include Absolutely Normal Chaos, Walk Two Moons, Ruby Holler, and Love That Dog. Readers will learn about her childhood and college days in Ohio, her move to London, England, and how her life and family influence her award-winning titles. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Creech's childhood, education, and life as an author....
12) Beverly Cleary
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Description
Provides information about the childhood, education, and career of children's book author Beverly Cleary, creator of the Ramona Quimby character.
13) L. Frank Baum
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
A brief biography of the author of the well-known children's classic, "The Wizard of Oz."
14) Nikki Grimes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Highlights the life of Nikki Grimes, her childhood, family, education, life as a poet, young adult novelist, and picture book writer.
15) Gary Paulsen
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Presents a brief biography of Gary Paulsen, author of "Hatchet," beginning with how he found his love of reading--by taking shelter from the cold in a library.
16) Jeff Kinney
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Description
"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.
17) Marc Brown
Author
Pub. Date
2001
Description
Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of Marc Brown, author of the popular books "Arthur", providing information on their childhood, and education, and writing career.
18) Rick Riordan
Author
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
"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.
19) Cornelia Funke
Author
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
"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"--Provided by publisher.
20) Kate DiCamillo
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
"Presents the biography of children's book author Kate DiCamillo while exploring her creative process as a writer and the cultural impact of her work"--Provided by publisher.