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Ten Hispanic American authors Hill, Christine M. 2002 920 HIL
Presents ten Hispanic American authors who broke through prejudice to become successful writers.
Seventh book of junior authors & illustrators 1996 REF 809 SEV
Contains more than two hundred sketches of authors, illustrators, and a translator of children's books who have come to prominence since the publication of the previous book.
Sixth book of junior authors & illustrators 1989 REF 809 SIX
Comprises 239 sketches of authors and illustrators of young people's books who have come to prominence since the previous volume.
Tales of the Greek heroes : retold from the ancient authors Green, Roger Lancelyn. 1994 292.1 GRE
Contains stories of ancient Greece including those of Dionysus, Heracles, Theseus, and the quest for the Golden Fleece.
Recycle this book : 100 top children's book authors tell you how to go green 2009 640 REC
One hundred children's book authors suggest ways in which individuals can help the environment, discussing one's home, school, community, and world.
Our stories : a fiction workshop for young authors Bauer, Marion Dane. 1996 808.3 BAU
This follow-up to "What's Your Story?" presents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer's comments on each.
Eighth book of junior authors and illustrators 2000 REF 809 EIG
Presents alphabetized biographical profiles of 202 twentieth-century children's authors and illustrators of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and picture books; each entry also includes selected primary and secondary bibliographies.
From one experience to another : award-winning authors share real-life experiences through fiction 1997 SC FRO
A collection of fifteen short stories in which writers including Avi, Jay Bennett, Gordon Korman, Joan Lowery Nixon, and Suzanne Fisher Staples draw upon their own childhood experiences.
Children of promise : African-American literature and art for young people 2001 700 CHI
Poems, prose, photographs, and paintings explore the African-American experience as seen through art and literature by blacks or about black subjects.
To the young writer : nine writers talk about their craft Nuwer, Hank. 2002 808 NUW
Contains interviews with nine contemporary writers from a variety of fields who share their struggles to write, and offers young writers beneficial advice.
I feel a little jumpy around you : paired poems by men & women 1999 808.81 I
A collection of poems, by male and female authors, presented in pairings that offer insight into how men and women look at the world, both separately and together.
It's a woman's world : a century of women's voices in poetry 2000 808.81 ITS
An anthology of poetry by twentieth-century women from around the world including, Sylvia Plath, Nigar Hanim, Sonia Sanchez, and Nellie Wong.
Wachale! : poetry and prose on growing up Latino in America 2001 810.8 WAC
A bilingual collection of poems, stories, and other writings which celebrates diversity among Latinos.
Sweet words so brave : the story of African American literature Curry, Barbara K. 1996 810.9 CUR
A survey of the history of African American literature, from slave narratives to the present, told in the voice of a grandfather speaking to his granddaughter.
Native American literature Gleason, Katherine. 1997 810.9 GLE
Introduces Native American authors and provides a glimpse into their culture, historical perspective, and world-view.
Cool salsa : bilingual poems on growing up Latino in the United States 1994 811 COO
Celebrates the tones, rhythms, sounds, and experiences of growing up Latino in America.
Ego-tripping : and other poems for young people Giovanni, Nikki. 1993 811 GIO
Thirty-two poems that reflect aspects of the African American experience.
The dream keeper and other poems : including seven additional poems Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967. 1994 811 HUG
A collection of sixty-six lyrical poems, songs, and blues, many exploring the black experience.
I too sing America : three centuries of African-American poetry 1998 811 I
A collection of poems by African-American writers, including Lucy Terry, Gwendolyn Bennett, and Alice Walker.
A poem of her own : voices of American women yesterday and today 2003 811.008 POE
Presents a collection of more than twenty poems by American women published between 1678 and 2001.
Quiet storm : voices of young Black poets 2002 811.008 QUI
A collection of poems by young people of a variety of African ancestries.
Sorrow's kitchen : the life and folklore of Zora Neale Hurston Lyons, Mary (Mary E.) 1993 813 LYO
Describes the life and work of the prolific black author who wrote stories, plays, essays, and articles, recorded black folklore, and was involved in the Harlem Renaissance.
A student's guide to John Steinbeck Newman, Gerald. 2004 813 NEW
Chronicles the life of American author John Steinbeck, discusses the themes of his works "Of Mice and Men," "The Grapes of Wrath," and "East of Eden," and provides a chronology and a glossary.
Speaking of journals : children's book writers talk about their diaries notebooks and sketchbooks Graham, Paula W. 1999 818 GRA
Children's book writers talk about their diaries, notebooks, and sketchbooks.
Edgar Allan Poe : tragic poet and master of mystery Kent, Zachary. 2001 818 KEN
A biography of writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe.
Dante : poet author and proud Florentine Davenport, John, 1960- 2006 851 DAV
Profiles the life and works of late thirteenth-century poet and author Dante Alighieri, noted for his most famous piece "The Inferno."
Louisa May Alcott Ruth, Amy. 1999 92 ALC
Discusses the life of the popular nineteenth-century author of "Little Women."
Invincible Louisa : the story of the author of Little Women Meigs, Cornelia, 1884-1973. 1933 92 ALC
Presents the life of Louisa May Alcott, who was able through the success of her writings to achieve one thing that was very important to her--to be able to take care of all her family.
Maya Angelou Cuffie, Terrasita A., 1964- 1999 92 ANG
Discusses the life and work of the well-known writer, entertainer, and political activist, Maya Angelou.
Jane Austen Ruth, Amy. 2001 92 AUS
A biography of English writer Jane Austen, author of such enduring novels as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma."
England's Jane: the story of Jane Austen Locke, Juliane, 1959- 2006 92 AUS
Describes the life and discusses the novels of the nineteenth century British author, Jane Austen, known for her vivid portrayals of middle and upper-class English society.
Judy Blume Tracy, Kathleen. 2005 92 BLU
Contains a brief biography of children's writer Judy Blume, providing information on her early life, her family, her influences, and how she became a writer. Includes glossary and time line.
Jorge Luis Borges Lennon, Adrian. 1992 92 BOR
Betsy Byars Cammarano, Rita. 2002 92 BYA
Describes the personal life and successful writing career of the Newbery Award-winning author, whose memorable characters include Bingo Brown, Herculeah Jones, and the Golly sisters.
The moon and I Byars, Betsy Cromer. 1996 92 BYA
While describing her humorous adventures with a blacksnake, Betsy Byars recounts childhood anecdotes and explains how she writes a book.
Lewis Carroll : through the looking glass Carpenter, Angelica Shirley. 2003 92 CAR
A biography of the mathematician, teacher, photographer, and author who wrote "Alice in Wonderland."
Lydia Maria Child : the quest for racial justice Kenschaft, Lori J. 2002 92 CHI
A biography of the popular writer who, in the mid-nineteenth century, gave up her literary success to fight for the abolition of slavery, for women's rights, and for the fair treatment of American Indians.
Sandra Cisneros : Latina writer and activist Mirriam-Goldberg, Caryn. 1998 92 CIS
Surveys the life and work of this award-winning Latina author.
A home in the heart : the story of Sandra Cisneros Brackett, Virginia. 2005 92 CIS
A girl from Yamhill : a memoir Cleary, Beverly. 1988 92 CLE
Follows the popular children's author from her childhood years in Oregon through high school and into young adulthood, highlighting her family life and her growing interest in writing.
My own two feet : a memoir Cleary, Beverly. 1999 92 CLE
Follows the popular children's author through college years during the Depression; jobs including that of librarian; marriage; and writing and publication of her first book, "Henry Huggins."
King of the mild frontier : an ill-advised autobiography Crutcher, Chris. 2003 92 CRU
Chris Crutcher, author of young adult novels such as "Ironman" and "Whale Talk," as well as short stories, tells of growing up in Cascade, Idaho, and becoming a writer.
Boy : tales of childhood Dahl, Roald. 1984 92 DAH
Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood which includes summer vacations in Norway and an English boarding school.
Dickens : his work and his world Rosen, Michael, 1946- 2005 92 DIC
Introduces the life and times of Charles Dickens, and explores the likely inspirations for his writing style, stories, and characters through an examination of four of his most popular works, including "A Christmas Carol," "Oliver Twist," "David Copperfield," and "Great Expectations."
Isak Dinesen : Gothic storyteller Leslie, Roger. 2004 92 DIN
Arthur Conan Doyle : beyond Baker Street Pascal, Janet B. 2000 92 DOY
Chronicles the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes.
F Scott Fitzgerald : the American dreamer Tessitore, John. 2001 92 FIT
Presents the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald focusing on his youth, writing career, marriage, alcoholism, depression, and more.
F Scott Fitzgerald : voice of the Jazz Age Lazo, Caroline Evensen. 2003 92 FIT
Traces the troubled life of writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, from his spoiled, yet insecure childhood through his difficult marriage and writing career to his early death.
The abracadabra kid : a writer's life Fleischman, Sid, 1920- 1996 92 FLE
The autobiography of the Newbery award-winning children's author who set out from childhood to be a magician.
Hole in my life Gantos, Jack. 2002 92 GAN
The author relates how, as a young adult, he became a drug user and smuggler, was arrested, did time in prison, and eventually got out and went to college, all the while hoping to become a writer.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez Dolan, Sean. 1994 92 GAR
Discusses the life and career of the Colombian novelist who achieved fame in a genre known as magical realism and who won the 1982 Nobel Prize for literature.
John Grisham Weaver, Robyn. 1999 92 GRI
Discusses the life, career, and influence of the popular writer of legal thrillers.
The endless steppe : growing up in Siberia Hautzig, Esther Rudomin. 1987 92 HAU
During World War II, when she was eleven years old, the author and her family were arrested in Poland by the Russians as political enemies and exiled to Siberia. She recounts here the trials of the following five years spent on the harsh Asian ste
Ernest Hemingway : writer and adventurer Yannuzzi, Della A. 1998 92 HEM
Describes the life and career of the Pulitzer and Nobel prize winner whose accounts of his adventures and new style of writing brought him worldwide recognition.
Small steps : the year I got polio Kehret, Peg. 1996 92 KEH
The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its debilitating effects.
I am Scout : a biography of Harper Lee Shields, Charles J., 1951- 2008 92 LEE
This biography tells the story of how Harper Lee struggled to become an author and created one of the most popular novels of the 20th century.
CS Lewis : Christian and storyteller Gormley, Beatrice. 1998 92 LEW
Explores the man, the mind, and the spirit behind the fantasy world of Narnia.
Jack London : an American original Stefoff, Rebecca, 1951- 2002 92 LON
Examines the life, beliefs, adventures, and works of Jack London, American author best known for his tales of hardship and survival set in the Yukon Territory.
HP Lovecraft : master of weird fiction Schoell, William. 2004 92 LOV
Looking back : a book of memories Lowry, Lois. 1998 92 LOW
Using family photographs and quotes from her books, the author provides glimpses into her life.
Lois Lowry Markham, Lois. 1995 92 LOW
The life of the Newbery Award-winning American author Lois Lowry, covering her life and her development as a writer of fiction for children.
Anne McCaffrey : science fiction storyteller Trachtenberg, Martha P. 2001 92 MCC
A biography of science fiction writer Anne McCaffrey.
Bad boy : a memoir Myers, Walter Dean, 1937- 2001 92 MYE
A memoir of the author's childhood in Harlem.
How I came to be a writer Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. 2001 92 NAY
Details the career of one writer from stories composed in grade school through first published pieces to novels written to date.
The making of a writer Nixon, Joan Lowery. 2002 92 NIX
The author recalls events from her childhood that contributed to her development as a writer.
Rascal North, Sterling, 1906- 1990 92 NOR
The author recalls his carefree life in a small midwestern town at the close of World War I, and his adventures with his pet raccoon, Rascal.
Generous anger : the story of George Orwell Boerst, William J. 2001 92 ORW
Presents the life of Eric Blair (George Orwell) focusing on his childhood, education, the war, writing career, marriages, and more.
Katherine Paterson Kjelle, Marylou Morano. 2005 92 PAT
Tells the life story of Katherine Paterson, author of "Bridge to Terabithia" and "Jacob Have I Loved," describing her childhood in China, her missionary work in Japan, and her rise to success as a writer, and includes profiles of historical figures related to Paterson's life.
Gary Paulsen Peters, Stephanie True, 1965- 1999 92 PAU
Describes the multifaceted life of author Gary Paulsen, whose writings include adventure stories, survival tales, historical novels, sports stories, and nature books.
Guts : the true stories behind Hatchet and The Brian books Paulsen, Gary. 2001 92 PAU
The author relates incidents in his life and how they inspired parts of his books about the character, Brian Robeson.
How Angel Peterson got his name : and other outrageous tales about extreme sports Paulsen, Gary. 2003 92 PAU
Author Gary Paulsen relates tales from his youth in a small town in northwestern Minnesota in the late 1940s and early 1950s, such as skiing behind a souped-up car and imitating daredevil Evel Knievel.
My life in dog years Paulsen, Gary. 1998 92 PAU
The author describes some of the dogs that have had special places in his life, including his first dog, Snowball, in the Phillippines; Dirk, who protected him from bullies; and Cookie, who saved his life.
Caught by the sea : my life on boats Paulsen, Gary. 2001 92 PAU
The author describes his experience sailing the ocean and surviving storms, sharks, and waves.
Invitations to the world : teaching and writing for the young Peck, Richard, 1934- 2002 92 PEC
The author explains how he began writing, where he gets his ideas and also expresses his views on the current state of America's education system.
Bill Peet : an autobiography Peet, Bill. 1989 92 PEE
The well-known author and illustrator relates the story of his life and work.
Edgar Allan Poe Whiting, Jim, 1943- 2006 92 POE
Examines the life and times of American author Edgar Allan Poe, and identifies the sources of inspiration that fueled some of his stories.
Edgar Allan Poe : a biography Meltzer, Milton, 1915- 2003 92 POE
Examines the troubled life of the nineteenth-century writer whose poetry and short stories broke new ground in American literature.
Triumph of the imagination : the story of writer JK Rowling Chippendale, Lisa A. 2002 92 ROW
Presents the life of J.K. Rowling focusing on her childhood, marriage, daughter, and writing career which produced the Harry Potter series.
Theodor Geisel Dean, Tanya. 2002 92 SEU
Chronicles the life of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss).
Bard of Avon : the story of William Shakespeare Stanley, Diane. 1992 92 SHA
A brief biography of the world's most famous playwright, using only historically correct information.
William Shakespeare Dommermuth-Costa, Carol. 2002 92 SHA
Presents the life and accomplishments of the great English playwright William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare : man of the theater Greenhill, Wendy, 1949- 1999 92 SHA
Presents the life of William Shakespeare, describing his early years, his development as a poet and playwright, and the historical context in which he lived and worked.
William Shakespeare : playwright and poet Nettleton, Pamela Hill. 2005 92 SHA
Profiles the life and work of William Shakespeare.
The wall : growing up behind the Iron Curtain Sâis, Peter, 1949- 2007 92 SIS
Artist Sâis Peter describes what it was like growing up in a Communist country and discusses how Western culture influenced his life.
Knots in my yo-yo string : the autobiography of a kid Spinelli, Jerry. 1998 92 SPI
This Italian-American Newbery Medalist presents a humorous account of his childhood and youth in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Across America on an emigrant train Murphy, Jim, 1947- 1993 92 STE
An account of Robert Louis Stevenson's travels across the U.S. by train in 1879 and a description of the building and operation of railroads in nineteenth-century America.
John Steinbeck Reef, Catherine. 1996 92 STE
An introduction to the life and most significant works of American author John Steinbeck.
Travels with Charley : in search of America Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968. 1986 92 STE
Contains observations about life and descriptions of nature as described by Steinbeck as he traveled from coast to coast at sixty years of age with his French poodle, Charley.
John Steinbeck : a twentieth-century life Meltzer, Milton, 1915- 2008 92 STE
A biography of twentieth-century American journalist and author, John Steinbeck, that chronicles both his personal and professional life and classic works that reflect upon some of the most turbulent times of American history.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Coil, Suzanne M. 1993 92 STO
A biography of the nineteenth-century author whose anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" helped intensify the disagreement between North and South.
Amy Tan Shields, Charles J., 1951- 2002 92 TAN
Explores the life and career of Amy Tan, from her childhood in California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.
New suns will arise : from the journals of Henry David Thoreau Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862. 2000 92 THO
A collection of selected journal entries by Henry David Thoreau accompanied by the cyanotypic photography of John Dugdale.
JRR Tolkien : master of imaginary worlds Willett, Edward, 1959- 2004 92 TOL
Examines the personal life and literary career of the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Mark Twain 2002 92 TWA
A collection of essays about the life, legacy, and career of Mark Twain.
The trouble begins at 8 : a life of Mark Twain in the wild wild West Fleischman, Sid, 1920- 2008 92 TWA
A narrative account of the childhood and youth of nineteenth-century writer Mark Twain. Includes period engravings, newspaper cartoons, and black-and-white photographs.
The invisible thread Uchida, Yoshiko. 1995 92 UCH
Children's author, Yoshiko Uchido, describes growing up in Berkeley, California, as a Nisei, second generation Japanese American, and her family's internment in a Nevada concentration camp during World War II.
Remarkable journeys : the story of Jules Verne Schoell, William. 2002 92 VER
A biography of the nineteenth-century Frenchman whose childhood love of literature, science, and adventure, along with his vivid imagination, led him to become a highly successful science fiction author.
Mercy Otis Warren : author and historian Gillis, Jennifer Blizin. 2006 92 WAR
A biography profiling the life of Mercy Otis Warren, a colonial patriot who used her writing skills to record history and support the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain. Includes source notes and timeline.
The night trilogy Wiesel, Elie, 1928- 1990 92 WIE
Elie Wiesel describes his experiences as an adolescent boy in a concentration camp during World War II, a young man working with a Jewish gang in Palestine, and an old man struggling to live with the memories of his youth.
Laura Ingalls Wilder : a biography Anderson, William, 1952- 1992 92 WIL
A biography of the writer whose pioneer life on the American prairie became the basis for her "Little House" books.
West from home : letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder San Francisco 1915 Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957. 1974 92 WIL
A selection of letters by Laura Ingalls Wilder to her husband in which she describes the highlights of her visit to the west coast in 1915.
Mary Wollstonecraft and the rights of women Miller, Calvin Craig, 1954- 1999 92 WOL
Portrait of a founding member of the women's rights movement and a famous European writer, Mary Wollstonecraft.
The lost garden Yep, Laurence. 1996 92 YEP
The author describes how he grew up as a Chinese American in San Francisco and how he came to use his writing to celebrate his family and his ethnic heritage.
The pigman & me Zindel, Paul. 1993 92 ZIN
An account of Paul Zindel's teenage years on Staten Island, when his life was enriched by finding his own personal pigman, or mentor.
Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Beecher preachers Fritz, Jean. 1994 920 FRI
Presents the life of writer Harriet Beecher Stowe as daughter, wife, and mother of six children.
Lives of the writers : comedies tragedies (and what the neighbors thought) Krull, Kathleen. 1994 920 KRU
The lives of twenty writers, ranging from Dickens, the Brontčes, and Poe to Twain, Sandburg, and Langston Hughes, are profiled in this eclectic, humorous, and informative collection.
African-American poets Strickland, Michael R. 1996 920 STR
Profiles the lives and work of ten African American poets: Gwendolyn Brooks, Haki R. Madhubuti, Rita Dove, Eloise Greenfield, Langston Hughes, Imamu Amiri Baraka, Maya Angelou, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Nikki Giovanni.
Through the tempests dark and wild : a story of Mary Shelley creator of Frankenstein Darrow, Sharon. 2003 FIC DAR
A fictionalized account of two years of Shelley's life, from ages fourteen to sixteen, spent at the Baxter estate in Scotland.
Written & illustrated by-- :| : revolutionary two-brain approach for teaching students how to write and illustrate amazing book Melton, David . 1985 PRO 372.62 MEL
A raisin in the sun Hansberry, Lorraine, 1930-1965. 1991 RC 812 HAN
A play about a black family's struggle to buy a house in a white neighborhood, after the father dies. An insurance check can allow the Youngers to escape their frustrating life in a crowded Chicago apartment, but escape means different things to each family member. It deals with their attempt to maintain dignity, self-respect, and a sense of humanity.
Lives and works in the arts : from the Renaissance to the 20th century 1996 REF 700.92 LIV
Surveys the lives and works of European and American writers, artists, and composers from the Renaissance into the twentieth century.
Great American writers : twentieth century 2002 REF 920 GRE V.1
Highlights the lives and works of more than ninety American and Canadian writers of fiction, drama, nonfiction, poetry and song lyrics.
Red hot salsa : bilingual poems on being young and Latino in the United States 2005 SPA 811.008 RED
Presents a collection of poems written in both Spanish and English on being young and Latino living up in the United States.
Calling the doves Herrera, Juan Felipe. 1995 SPA 92 HER
A bilingual story in English and Spanish in which the author recalls his childhood in the mountains and valleys of California with his Mexican-American migrant farmworker parents who inspired him with poetry and song.
Jack London 1994 VCT 92 LON
Explores Jack London's Beauty Ranch in the Valley of the Moon in Sonoma, where he wrote some of his most famous books.
Teen sunshine reflections : words for the heart and soul 2002 082 TEE
An interfaith collection of poems, prayers, and reflections that address challenges faced by teens, and that includes words from Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, and teenaged authors.
India and Pakistan : opposing viewpoints 2003 355.02 IND
Contains twenty-seven essays in which the authors debate questions related to India and Pakistan, discussing the likelihood of nuclear war between the two nations, the status of human rights, the response of the world community to India and Pakistan, and the future of the countries.
Terminal illness : opposing viewpoints 2001 362.1 TER
Presents a variety of viewpoints from various authors on issues associated with the terminally ill including general care, pain relief, and right to die issues.
Criminal justice 2003 364 CRI
Provides a collection of articles by a variety of authors espousing different viewpoints on issues related the the criminal justice system.
Wonder beasts : tales and lore of the phoenix the griffin the unicorn and the dragon Nigg, Joe. 1995 398.24 NIG
Collection of poems and stories about imaginary animals from classical literature, folklore around the world, and modern authors.
Anorexia 2001 616.85 ANO
A collection of articles written by various authors presenting both sides to debates surrounding the motivations and available treatments for anorexia nervosa.
The Green Man : tales from the mythic forest 2002 808.8 GRE
A collection of stories and poems by a variety of authors relating to the Green Man and other myths of the forest.
Earth-shattering poems 1997 808.81 EAR
A collection of poems that capture intense experiences and emotions by such authors as Sappho, John Keats, Emily Dickinson, Pablo Neruda, Sharon Olds, and J. E. Wei.
Grand mothers : poems reminiscences and short stories about the keepers of our traditions 1994 810.8 GRA
Women's thoughts on their grandmothers, including authors, as well as ordinary women of various ethnic groups and backgrounds.
Lives : poems about famous Americans 1999 811.008 LIV
A collection of poetic portraits of sixteen famous Americans from Paul Revere to Neil Armstrong, by such authors as Jane Yolen, Nikki Grimes, and X. J. Kennedy.
Step lightly : poems for the journey 1998 811.008 STE
A collection of poems celebrating the ordinary in an unordinary way, by such authors as Emily Dickinson, Theodore Roethke, and D. H. Lawrence.
The Oxford treasury of time poems 2000 821.008 OXF
A collection of poems about the many aspects of time, by such authors as Emily Dickinson, David McCord, and D. H. Lawrence.
Farewell to Manzanar : a true story of Japanese American experience during and after the World War II internment Houston, Jeanne Wakatsuki. 2002 92 HOU
The true story of a Japanese American family during World War II.
The century that was : reflections on the last one hundred years 2000 973.91 CEN
A collection of essays by well-known authors for young people, reflecting on various aspects of life in twentieth-century America, including politics, the environment, sports, fashion, and civil rights.
Click 2007 FIC CLI
Stories within a story, written as separate chapters by a number of noted authors who each contribute to the life of the mysterious George "Gee" Keane, photographer, soldier, and adventurer.
A Wolf at the door : and other retold fairy tales 2000 FIC DAT
A collection of retold fairy tales by award-winning fantasy authors, such as Jane Yolen, Michael Cadnum, and Nancy Farmer.
Nurture shock : new thinking about children Bronson, Po 1964- 2009 PAR 370.152 BRO
Nurture Shock offers parents a new perspective on children that upends a library's worth of conventional wisdom. The authors demonstrate that many of modern society's strategies for nurturing children are in fact backfiring--because key twists in the science have been overlooked. Nurture Shock gets to the core of how we grow, learn, and live.
Dear author : students write about the books that changed their lives 1995 PRO 028.5 DEA
A collection of letters from students to an assortment of authors both past and present about the impact of their work on the lives of their readers.
Bartlett's familiar quotations : a collection of passages phrases and Proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern li Bartlett, John, 1820-1905. 2002 REF 808.88 BAR
Contains over 25,000 quotations of literary, intellectual, or historical significance, representing 2,500 authors as well as anonymous speakers, arranged chronologically by author's birth date; and includes an author index and a subject/key word index.
Am I blue? : coming out from the silence 1994 SC BAU
A collection of short stories about homosexuality by such authors as Bruce Coville, M.E. Kerr, William Sleator, and Jane Yolen.
Every man for himself : ten short stories about being a guy 2005 SC EVE
An anthology of ten original short stories about such things as family problems, sexuality, and courage, written by well-known authors of children's books.
The Faery Reel : tales from the Twilight Realm 2004 SC FAE
A collection of stories and poems about faeries in all parts of the world by a variety of authors.
Sports shorts : an anthology of short stories 2005 SC SPO
A collection of eight semi-autobiographical stories about the authors' experiences with sports while growing up.
Twice told : original stories inspired by original art 2006 SC TWI
Presents nine drawings by a single illustrator, each of which has been translated into a story by two different authors writing about what they imagine is going on in the picture.