Chronicles the life of author Stephenie Meyer and explores the global hysteria over her books about the love between vampire Edward Cullen and teenager Bella Swan, describing her writing process, the unexpected response to her novel "Twilight," the impact fame has had on her life, and her plans for the future.
A biography of Stephenie Meyer, discussing her early years, and focusing on her rise to fame as author of the popular Twilight series of books about the romance between Bella, a high school girl, and Edward, a vampire.
This book describes the life and work of Al Gore, who has used advancing technology to educate the world about the dangers of global warming and who has won an Oscar for his work on the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth.".
Examines the life of Newbery Award-winning author Sharon Creech, discussing her childhood in a Cleveland suburb growing up with her four siblings, her education, marriage and children, teaching career, travels, and decision to become a writer.
Discusses different kinds of prejudice, explains how to combat them, and shares stories from young people who have successfully dealt with these issues.
Examines leadership characteristics and how to make decisions, discussing real-life incidents in which leadership can be tested, and offering advice to develop strong leadership and decision making skills.
While visiting her grandmother in Trinidad, thirteen-year-old Grace sees a photograph of a stranger with a birthmark identical to hers, and begins to wonder if the reason she feels different from the rest of her family is that he is her real father.
Examines the life of Madeleine L'Engle, author of picture books, young adult fiction, and Christian writing, discussing her childhood, education, influences, personal life, career, and other related topics.
Examines the life of Jerry Spinelli, author of young adult fiction, discussing his childhood, influences, personal life, career, and other related topics.
