authors, american

Tells how the creators of "Curious George" narrowly escaped capture by the Nazis while fleeing Paris on their bicycles during World War II.

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

Describes the process by which several teams of authors and illustrators have created such picture books as "Louis the Fish," "The Glorious Flight," "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales," "Sam and the Tigers," and "The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses.".

A brief biography of the author of "The Giving Tree.".

A brief biography of the well-known author of the "Little House" books, which tell the story of the writer's family life and experiences growing up on the frontier.

A simple biography of the multitalented author who wrote the well-known children's books, "Charlotte's Web" and "Stuart Little.".

A memoir in which children's author Tomie De Paola recalls his baby sister's frightening bout with pneumonia, and the exciting events of the summer between kindergarten and first grade.

The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its debilitating effects.

The author discusses her life, how she came to be a writer, where she gets her ideas from, and what is involved in producing a book.

The author recalls her life and impressions growing up in Cuba.