journalists

The author describes her life as the only child of an unstable poet for a mother and a beloved but absent father and explores the consequences of a psychologically damaging childhood.

"A biography of Nellie Bly, the pioneering journalist whose showy but substantive stunts skyrocketed her to fame"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the role of Ida Tarbell and other journalists called "muckrackers" whose work exposed corruption and scandals, and discusses how their work impacted the future of investigative journalism. Includes a timeline, photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Two teenaged aspiring journalists who are dating solve a mystery at the 2012 Olympic Games, while one simultaneously competes for a gold medal in swimming.

Presents a history of African American writers and journalists and discusses the contributions that have been made.

"... Oscar "Chino" Uribe is a young Peruvian journalist for a local tabloid paper. After the recent death of his philandering father, he must confront the idea of his father's other family, and how much of his own identity has been shaped by his father's murky morals. At the same time, he begins to chronicle the life of street clowns, sad characters who populate the violent and corrupt city streets of Lima, and is drawn into their haunting, fantastical world ..."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the career of reporter, photographer, and social reformer, Jacob Riis.

"Robert Hoge was born with a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs, but he refused to let what made him different stand in the way of leading a happy, successful life. This is the true story of how he embraced his circumstances and never let his 'ugly' stop him from focusing on what truly mattered"--Provided by publisher.

Caitlin Moran discusses her own life while providing insights into the lives of women in general, offering feminist insights and humor along the way. Moran also reveals why feminism and discussions about female rights are essential topics in the modern world.

Biography of journalist Mary McGrory and an exploration of her five decades of journalism work covering political events, from the time of the Army-McCarthy hearings up through the assassination of J.F.K. and to the George W. Bush vs. Al Gore election.