children's stories

A biography of children's author Barbara Park, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her accomplishments in children's literature.

Tells the life story of English author Anthony Horowitz, creator of the Alex Rider book series for young readers, describing his difficult childhood and the challenges he faced on the way to success as an author.

The author of the Bunnicula books, the Pinky and Rex series, the Sebastian Barth mysteries, and other books for children describes his life and his approach to his writing.

Guide on how to teach children to tell stories and how to include storytelling --both by teacher and students--as part of the curriculum.

Author Eve Bunting tells about her life and her writing.

Presents a brief look at the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, famed author of the "Little House" books.

A brief biography of the writer of such successful books as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "James and the Giant Peach," and "Matilda.".

Examines the creative and unconventional life of children's author Shel Silverstein, and discusses his work as a cartoonist, singer/songwriter, and writer for stage and screen.

A biography of Judy Blume, author of a number of popular and controversial books for young people.

A biography of Jeff Kinney, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.