women authors

Young Emily and Charlotte Bront? investigate a possible connection between a series of local burglaries and rumors that a neighbor's death may not have been accidental.

Although still in the early stages of her career, Kiera Cass has enjoyed the kind of success most writers only dream of. After publishing her first novel, The Siren, in 2009, she went on to write The Selection, a dystopian young adult novel set in a future version of the United States in which girls are selected by lottery to compete for the position of Princess. Although she had had no luck at all in finding either an agent or a traditional publisher for The Siren, The Selection landed her, in short order, an agent and a three-book deal with a top publisher. Cass fans and newcomers alike will enjoy reading this biography of an exuberant but down-to-earth young author.

Her books fly off the shelves, and throngs of fans flock to the theatres to see Cassandra Clare's stories and characters brought to the silver screen. Although Clare writes for a young adult audience, her best-selling novels continue to enchant readers of all ages. Readers will learn about Clare's childhood and early work history and how they have shaped her writing. Writing tips and suggestions from Clare encourage and guide aspiring writers. Insights into Clare's writing practices and even her musical preferences offer an entertaining and memorable read about one of the best-selling YA authors writing today.

American journalist Julia Jarmond researches the brutal 1942 Nazi roundup in Paris and stumbles upon a connection between her family and one of the victims, which compels Julia to learn more about the girl's life.

Laura Ingalls Wilder brought stories of homesteading on the American prairies in the late 1800s to millions of readers in her Little House series.

Discusses the life and writing career of American author, Suzanne Collins.

Memoir of Sonja Livingston about her life as a woman growing up in the late 1980s and early 1990s in America, discussing what she thought it meant to be a woman in those days, as well as presenting stories of what she learned from women she studied throughout her life--including Susan B. Anthony, the Virgin Mary in her Roman Catholic tradition, and Ally McBeal.

"A biography of American author Beverly Cleary, who is best known for her books featuring Ramona Quimby, plus a chapter of creative writing tips. Find out more about this remarkable writer and the amusing and unforgettable characters she created. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more" -- Provided by publisher.

Follows the life of an aging Australian novelist best known for one of her works from the 1960s as she attends and presents lectures and poetry readings, each of which reveals something about her passions, obsessions, and conflicted personality.