Laura Ingalls Wilder
Discusses the life and works of the woman whose many moves with her family in her childhood provided the material to create her famous "Little House" books.
920
year: 1992
copies: 10
call number/section: 920
lexile: 660
subjects: wilder, laura ingalls, authors, american [X], children's stories, american [X], frontier and pioneer life in literature, american authors
The Wand In The Word
A collection of interviews in which thirteen fantasy writers discuss their craft, influential life experiences, literary inspirations, work routines, and beliefs.
813
year: 2006
copies: 24
call number/section: 813
lexile: 940
subjects: fantasy fiction, american, children's stories, american [X], children's stories, english, fantasy fiction, english, authors, american [X]
Funny Business
Thirteen notable children's authors discusses various aspects of humor and their work, such as sources of inspiration, the value of comedy, and the writing process.
823
year: 2009
copies: 33
call number/section: 823
lexile: 920
subjects: children's stories, american [X], children's stories, english, authors, american [X], authors, english, humorous stories
Daniel Handler
Presents a brief biography of Daniel Handler, the author and creator of the Lemony Snicket books, and profiles his life and rise to fame.
920
year: 2005
copies: 9
call number/section: 920
lexile:
subjects: handler, daniel, snicket, lemony, authors, american [X], children's stories, american [X], children's stories, authorship
Louis Sachar
Discusses life and work of the popular children's author, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of his books, biographical timeline, and awards.
920
year: 2004
copies: 6
call number/section: 920
lexile:
subjects: sachar, louis, authors, american [X], children, children's stories, american [X], authorship
Frances Hodgson Burnett
A biography of the author of many popular novels and plays for both adults and children, including the well-known "Little Lord Fauntleroy" and "The Secret Garden.
920
year: 1990
copies: 5
call number/section: 920
lexile: 820
subjects: burnett, frances hodgson, authors, american [X], children's stories, american [X], american authors
Making A Difference In The World
A prominent children's book author and illustrator shares her life, her daily activities, her interest in environmental preservation, and her creative process, showing how all are intertwined.
920
year: 2000
copies: 5
call number/section: 920
lexile:
subjects: cherry, lynne, authors, american [X], children's stories, american [X], women, american authors
E.l. Konigsburg
Contains a brief biography of children's writer E. L. Konigsburg, providing information on her early life, her family, her influences, and how she became a writer.
920
year: 2006
copies: 2
call number/section: 920
lexile:
subjects: konigsburg, e. l, authors, american [X], children's stories, american [X], children's stories, american authors
Beverly Cleary
Provides a critical examination of the work of the American author of children's books.
813
year: 1991
copies: 3
call number/section: 813
lexile:
subjects: cleary, beverly, authors, american [X], children's stories, american [X], women and literature, american authors, children's literature
L. Frank Baum, Creator Of Oz
Chronicles the life of L. Frank Baum, discussing his childhood, the inspirations for his Oz books, his personal relationships, his other literary achievements, and other related topics.
920
year: 2002
copies: 1
call number/section: 920
lexile:
subjects: baum, l. frank, authors, american [X], children's stories, american [X], oz (imaginary place), american authors, children's stories
Bemelmans
A biography of the author of the popular Madeline books, Ludwig Bemelmans, as well as a look at his art work and writings.
818.52
year: 1999
copies: 1
call number/section: 818.52
lexile:
subjects: bemelmans, ludwig, authors, american [X], illustrators, children's stories, american [X], madeline (fictitious character), american authors
Imagine That!
Presents an account of the early career of Ted Geisel, otherwise known as Dr.
813
year: 2017
copies: 12
call number/section: 813
lexile:
subjects: seuss, literature, illustrators, authors, american [X], children's stories, american [X], children's literature, picture books
Imagine That!
Looks at how Dr. Seuss wrote "The cat in the Hat."".
813
year: 2017
copies: 16
call number/section: 813
lexile:
subjects: seuss, literature, illustrators, authors, american [X], children's stories, american [X], children's literature, picture books