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Abbey, Cherie D., Ed. Biography Today: Author Series. Profil DOCUMENT RESUME ED 434 064 SO 031 051 AUTHOR Harris, Laurie Lanzen, Ed.; Abbey, Cherie D., Ed. TITLE Biography Today: Author Series. Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers. Volume 5, 1999. ISBN ISBN-0-7808-0372-8 PUB DATE 1999-00-00 NOTE 194p. AVAILABLE FROM Omnigraphics, Inc., 2500 Penobscot Building, Detroit, MI 48226; Tel: 800-234-1340 (Toll Free). PUB TYPE Books (010) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC08 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Adolescent Literature; *Authors; Biographies; Childrens Literature; Elementary Secondary Education; Language Arts; *Popular Culture; Profiles; Reading Interests; Recreational Reading; Social Studies; Student Interests; *Supplementary Reading Materials IDENTIFIERS *Biodata; *Illustrators; Writing for Children ABSTRACT As with the regular issues of "Biography Today," this special subject volume on "Authors" was created to appeal to young readers in a format they can enjoy reading and readily understand. Each volume contains alphabetically-arranged sketches. Each entry in the volume provides at least one picture of the individual profiled, and bold-faced rubrics lead readers to information on birth, youth, early memories, education, hobbies, and honors and awards. Each entry ends with a list of easily accessible sources designed to lead the student to further reading on the individual and a current address. Obituary entries are also included and clearly marked in both the table of contents and at the beginning of the entry. Ten authors are profiled in this volume:(1) Sharon Creech;(2) Michael Crichton;(3) Karen Cushman;(4) Tomie dePaola;(5) Lorraine Hansberry;(6) Karen Hesse; (7) Brian Jacques;(8) Gary Soto;(9) Richard Wright; and (10) Laurence Yep. A series of general, places of birth, and birthday indexes is included. 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REST COPY AVAILABLE I BiographyProfiles of People of Interest to Young TodayReaders Author Series Volume 5 1999 Laurie Lanzen Harris Executive Editor Cherie D. Abbey Associate Editor annrarkics,gno. Penobscot Building Detroit, Michigan 48226 Laurie Lanzen Harris, Executive Editor Cherie D. Abbey, Associate Editor Kevin Hillstrom, Laurie Hillstrom, and Sue Ellen Thompson, Sketch Writers Joan Margeson and Barry Puckett, Research Associates Omnigraphics, Inc. * * * Peter E. Ruffner, Senior Vice President Matthew P. Barbour, Vice President Operations Laurie Lanzen Harris, Vice President Editorial Thomas J. Murphy, Vice President Finance Jane J. Steele, Research Consultant * * * Frederick G. Ruffner, Jr., Publisher Copyright 1999 Omnigraphics, Inc. ISBN 0-7808-0372-8 The information in this publication was compiled from the sources cited and from other sources considered reliable. While every possible effort has been made to ensure reliability, the publisher will not assume liability for damages caused by inaccuracies in the data, and makes no warranty, express or im- plied, on the accuracy of the information contained herein. This book is printed on acid-free paper meeting the ANSI Z39.48 Standard. The infinity symbol that appears above indicates that the paper in this book meets that standard. Printed in the United States Contents Preface 5 Sharon Creech 1945- 9 American Novelist, Newbery Award-Winning Author of Walk Two Moons, Absolutely Normal Chaos, and Chasing Redbird Michael Crichton 1942- 21 American Novelist, Screenwriter, and Film Director, Author of The Andromeda Strain, Sphere, Jurassic Park, The Lost World, and Twister, and Creator and Executive Producer of the Television Series "ER" Karen Cushman 1941- 37 American Writer of Historical Fiction for Young Adults, Newbery Award-Winning Author of Catherine, Called Birdy, The Midwife's Apprentice, and The Ballad of Lucy Whipple Tomie dePaola 1934- 51 American Children's Author and Illustrator, Creator of Strega Nona Lorraine Hansberry 1930-1965 67 American Playwright and Author of A Raisin in the Sun, First Black Playwright to Win New York Drama Critics' Circle Award Karen Hesse 1952- 85 American Writer of Books for Children and Young Adults, Newbery Award-Winning Author of Out of the Dust Brian Jacques 1939- 99 English Author, Playwright, and Radio Host, Author of the Redwall Series of Fantasy/Adventure Novels for Young Adults Gary Soto 1952- 111 American Poet, Essayist, and Writer of Young Adult Fiction, Author of The Elements of San Joaquin and Baseball in April 3 Richard Wright 1908-1960 126 American Novelist and Author of Native Son and Black Boy Laurence Yep 1948- 140 American Novelist, Best-Selling Author of Dragonwings and Dragon's Gate Photo and Illustration Credits 159 How to Use the Cumulative Index 161 General Index 163 (Includes Names, Occupations, Nationalities, and Ethnic and Minority Origins) Places of Birth Index 185 Birthday Index 193 (By Month and Day) 4 SP Preface Welcome to the fifth volume of the Biography Today Author Series. We are publishing this series in response to the growing number of suggestions from our readers, who want more coverage of more people in Biography Today.Several volumes, covering Artists, Authors, Scientists and Inven- tors, Sports Figures, and World Leaders, have appeared thus far in the Subject Series. Each of these hardcover volumes is 200 pages in length and covers approximately 12 individuals of interest to readers ages 9 and above. The length and format of the entries will be like those found in the regular is- sues of BiographyToday,but there is no duplication betWeen the regular se- ries and the special subject volumes. The Plan of the Work As with the regular issues of BiographyToday,this special subject volume on Authors was especially created to appeal to young readers in a format they can enjoy reading and readily understand. Each volume contains alphabeti- cally arranged sketches. Each entry provides at least one picture of the indi- vidual profiled, and bold-faced rubrics lead the reader to information on birth, youth, early memories, education, first jobs, marriage and family, career highlights, memorable experiences, hobbies, and honors and awards. Each of the entries ends with a list of easily accessible sources designed to lead the student to further reading on the individual and a current address. Obituary entries are also included, written to provide a perspective on the individual's entire career. Obituaries are clearly marked in both the table of contents and at the beginning of the entry. Biographies are prepared by Omnigraphics editors after extensive research, utilizing the most current materials available. Those sources that are general- ly available to students appear in the list of further reading at the end of the sketch. Indexes Beginning with all publications in 1999, a new Index is appearing in BiographyToday.In an effort to make the index easier to use, we have com- bined the Name and General Index into one, called the General Index. This new index contains the names of all individuals who have appeared in BiographyTodaysince the series began. The names appear in bold faced type, 5 followed by the issue in which they appeared. The General Index also con- tains the occupations and ethnic and minority origins of individuals profiled. The General Index is cumulative, including references to all individuals who have appeared in the Biography Today General Series and the Biography Today Special Subject volumes since the series began in 1992. The Birthday Index and Places of Birth Index will continue to appear in all Special Subject volumes. Our Advisors This volume was reviewed by an Advisory Board comprised of librarians, children's literature specialists, and reading instructors so that we could make sure that the concept of this publication to provide a readable and accessi- ble biographical magazine for young readerswas on target. They evaluated the title as it developed, and their suggestions have proved invaluable. Any errors, however, are ours alone. We'd like to list the Advisory Board mem- bers, and to thank them for their efforts. Sandra Arden, Retired Judy Liskov Assistant Director Waterford Public Library Troy Public Library, Troy, MI Waterford, CT Gail Beaver Sylvia Mavrogenes Ann Arbor Huron High School Library Miami-Dade Public Library System and the University of Michigan School Miami, FL of Information and Library Studies Carole J. McCollough Ann Arbor, MI Wayne State University School of Marilyn Bethel Library Science, Detroit, MI Pompano Beach Branch Library Deborah Rutter Pompano Beach, FL Russell Library, Middletown, CT Eileen Butterfield Barbara Sawyer Waterford Public Library Groton Public Library and Information Waterford, CT Center, Groton, CT Linda Carpino Renee Schwartz
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