Preface Introduction Laurie Halse Anderson; Tedd Arnold; Mary Azarian; Haemi Balgassi; Fred Bowen; Toni Buzzeo; Janie Bynum; Nancy L. Carlson; Mary Casanova; Vicki Cobb; Sharon Creech; Christopher Paul Curtis; Karen Cushman; Katie Davis; David Diaz; Kate DiCamillo; Marianne J. Dyson; Denise Fleming; Robert Florczak; Debra Frasier; Barbara Diamond Goldin; Matthew Gollub; Dan Gutman; Wendy Halperin; Anna Grossnickle Hines; Will Hobbs; Carol Otis Hurst; Barbara Joosse; Jackie French Koller; Jane Kurtz; Loreen Leedy; E. B. Lewis; Pat Mora; Linda Sue Park; Nicole Rubel; Margriet Ruurs; Pam Munoz Ryan; April Pulley Sayre; David Shannon; Judy Sierra; Cynthia Leitich Smith; Chris Soentpiet; Anastasia Suen; Simms Taback; Deborah Wiles Appendix Contact the Author/Illustrator Photography Credits Cumulative Author/Illustrator Index Genre/Theme Index General Index About the Author
Sharron L. McElmeel, an adjunct instructor at Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a long-time educator and library media specialist. She was named Iowa Reading Teacher of the Year in 1987.
"This title profiles 45 of today's important American children's
authors and illustrators including a few just starting to gain
recognition....[t]his ready-reference title will prove useful for
collection development, reading connection and read-aloud ideas,
reader's advisory, and biographical information that may not be
available elsewhere. Recommended."-Library Media Connection
?[A] look at a diverse group of accomplished authors and
illustrators, some of whom have not yet received national
recognition, and for that she is to be commended.....[a] useful
tool for fans young and old.?-School Library Journal
?Scholars, librarians, and educators will find Sharron McElmeel's
recent collection of author and illustrator biographies and
sketches very useful. Sharron introduces readers to some of the new
and upcoming literary giants whose work will enlighten readers
young and old....Sharron McElmeel's well researched collection
featuring information about 45 authors and illustrators is
organized alphabetically. Each profile includes a photograph and
background information. In addition, each sketch provides
invaluable information to spark reader's interest and to prompt
further inquiry.... McElmeel's text presents a snapshot to guide
readers to develop a sense of curiosity about the author, to learn
more about the attributes of authorship, and to develop a deep
appreciation for literature. Educators and scholars will find great
utility in the text to support both pedagogical and literary
pursuits.?-The International Research Society for Children's
Literature
?This title profiles 45 of today's important American children's
authors and illustrators including a few just starting to gain
recognition....[t]his ready-reference title will prove useful for
collection development, reading connection and read-aloud ideas,
reader's advisory, and biographical information that may not be
available elsewhere. Recommended.?-Library Media Connection
?Highly Recommended.?- Gale Reference for Students
?Highly Recommended.?-Gale Reference for Students
?Highly Recommended.??Gale Reference for Students
"�A� look at a diverse group of accomplished authors and
illustrators, some of whom have not yet received national
recognition, and for that she is to be commended.....�a� useful
tool for fans young and old."-School Library Journal
"Scholars, librarians, and educators will find Sharron McElmeel's
recent collection of author and illustrator biographies and
sketches very useful. Sharron introduces readers to some of the new
and upcoming literary giants whose work will enlighten readers
young and old....Sharron McElmeel's well researched collection
featuring information about 45 authors and illustrators is
organized alphabetically. Each profile includes a photograph and
background information. In addition, each sketch provides
invaluable information to spark reader's interest and to prompt
further inquiry.... McElmeel's text presents a snapshot to guide
readers to develop a sense of curiosity about the author, to learn
more about the attributes of authorship, and to develop a deep
appreciation for literature. Educators and scholars will find great
utility in the text to support both pedagogical and literary
pursuits."-The International Research Society for Children's
Literature
"[A] look at a diverse group of accomplished authors and
illustrators, some of whom have not yet received national
recognition, and for that she is to be commended.....[a] useful
tool for fans young and old."-School Library Journal
"Highly Recommended."-Gale Reference for Students
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