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Author
Language
English
Description
"Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And so, the Diary...
2) Cub
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Author and artist Cindy Copeland comes of age, discovers new talents, and finds her voice as a cub reporter at her local newspaper during the Watergate era"--
3) Jeff Kinney
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Jeff Kinney. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Suzanne Collins is the critically acclaimed author of the Hunger Games trilogy. But how did she get her start? Where does she find her inspiration? This biography of the media-shy Suzanne Collins offers a peek into the life and career of one of today's most successful authors, including where she finds inspiration, how she got her start, and much more. Her youth as a military kid through the height of her current success is also explored.
5) Jeff Kinney
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Presents the life and career of Jeff Kinney, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.
6) Jeff Kinney
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Jeff Kinney is the author of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The books read like the personal diary of a real boy.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
This highly entertaining and enlightening biography features the story of Christopher Paolini, whom Guinness World Records has recognized as the "Youngest Author of a Best-selling Book Series." Paolini wrote his debut novel, Eragon, about a boy and his adventures with a telepathic dragon when he was just fifteen. The author has taken the publishing world by storm with his four-book Inheritance Cycle. Fans of science fiction and fantasy will enjoy...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
This title presents John Green, bestselling author of many award-winning titles for young adults, including Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, and The Fault in Our Stars. The latter book also became a motion picture. Together with his brother, Hank Green, John cofounded the YouTube channel VlogBrothers.
10) Kate DiCamillo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Kate DiCamillo. Developed by literacy experts for students in second through fifth grade"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First Edition.
Language
English
Description
Afflicted with chronic pneumonia as a child, Kate DiCamillo found solace in books and dreamed of becoming a writer. Her first book, Because of Winn-Dixie, the story of a lonely girl and her dog, resonated with audiences and earned DiCamillo a Newbery Honor. A later book, The Tale of Despereaux, won her the Newbery Medal. DiCamillo has written many more stories, some of which have been adapted to film, and has won many more major awards for her work....
15) Just pretend
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Tori makes up stories all of the time, so she has never lived in just one world. Those stories might just save her when her world seems to crumble"--
20) Rick Riordan
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Presents the biography of children's book author Rick Riordan while exploring her creative process as a writer and the cultural impact of his work"--Provided by publisher.
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