The autobiography of the Newbery Award-winning children's author who set out from childhood to be a magician.

Newbery Honor-winning author, Patricia Reilly Giff, recounts her discoveries as she unravels some of the mysteries of her Irish ancestors.

"The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their c

This Italian-American Newbery Medalist presents a humorous account of his childhood and youth in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Follows the popular children's author through college years during the Depression; jobs including that of librarian; marriage; and writing and pu

Highlights the life and career of Dr. Seuss, from his childhood to his success as a creator of children's books.

Follows the popular children's author from her childhood years in Oregon through high school and into young adulthood, highlighting her family li

James Stevenson remembers his family life during his ninth year, particularly a summer car trip through several states in the West.

Offers the biography of Samuel Clemens, the author known as Mark Twain, through tales of his early days growing up in Missouri through his later

"Maya Angelou pasó gran parte de su infancia en Stamps, Arkansas. Después de un evento traumático a los ocho años, dejó de hablar durante cinco a

Introduces the life of renowned children's author and illustrator Ted Geisel, popularly known as Dr. Seuss, focusing on his childhood and youth i