A biography of the author of the "Little House" books, including the years of her marriage to Almanzo Wilder.

Recounts the life story of the author of the "Little House" books, from her childhood in Wisconsin to her old age at Rocky Ridge Farm.

Profiles of Emily Dickinson, Willa Cather, Pearl Buck, May Sarton, and Maya Angelou, five women known for their outstanding contributions to Amer

Describes the life and accomplishments of Pura Belpré, a Puerto Rican librarian who introduced the folk tales of her native island first to the c

Traces the life of the author of the well-loved stories of the March sisters, "Little Women" and its sequels.

A biography of Louisa May Alcott that traces the influence of her family life on her works.

A biography of the woman who wrote Uncle Tom's cabin, a novel about the anguish of slavery.

A picture book biography of the children's book author shares insights into her life and enduring literary influence.

Read about the life of the famous African-American author.

A biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the "Little House" books, from her Wisconsin childhood until her death at the age of ninety.

A brief biography of the author of the Little House books which were based on her own experiences living with her family on the frontier in the l

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