Thirteen notable children's authors discusses various aspects of humor and their work, such as sources of inspiration, the value of comedy, and the writing process.
a poetry anthology patterned on the stages of life
Marcus, Leonard S.
1994
A collection of poems on the stages of the human life cycle by over sixty different poets, including William Blake, Nancy Willard, Elizabeth Bishop, and Thomas Hardy. Illustrated with photographs of people at various stages of life.
Traces the history of the Little Golden Books, discussing how the company, which sold children's books for as little as twenty-five cents, helped improve literacy across America and forever changed twentieth-century American life and culture.
A collection of interviews with fourteen artists and writers of picture books who, regardless of their country of origin, have had a major impact in the United States.
a children's book walking-tour guide to New York City
Marcus, Leonard S.
2003
Presents directions, maps, and detailed descriptions for twenty-one New York City walking tours related to over two hundred works of children's and young adult literature.
Presents interviews with fifteen well-known children's writers, including Judy Blume, Karen Cushman, Russell Freedman, James Howe, Lois Lowry, Gary Paulsen, and Laurence Yep.
seven artists and their paths to the Caldecott medal
Marcus, Leonard S.
2008
Profiles seven Caldecott Medal-winning illustrators spanning the award's seventy-year history, highlighting each artist's style, inspirations, work processes, and reaction to receiving the award.
A collection of interviews in which thirteen fantasy writers discuss their craft, influential life experiences, literary inspirations, work routines, and beliefs.
