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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 448 069 SO 031 884 AUTHOR Harris, Laurie Lanzen, Ed.; Abbey, Cherie D., Ed. TITLE Biography Today: Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers. Author Series, Volume 7. ISBN ISBN-0-7808-0413-9 PUB DATE 2000-00-00 NOTE 215p.; For related volumes, see ED 390 725 and ED 434 064. AVAILABLE FROM Omnigraphics, Inc., 615 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226. Tel: 800-234-1340 (Toll Free); Web site: http://www.omnigraphics.com/. PUB TYPE Books (010) Reports Descriptive (141) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC09 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Adolescent Literature; *Authors; Biographies; Childrens Literature; Elementary Secondary Education; Language Arts; Popular Culture; Profiles; Reading Interests; Reading Materials; Recreational Reading; Social Studies; Student Interests; Supplementary Reading Materials IDENTIFIERS *Biodata; *Illustrators; Writing for Children ABSTRACT This book presents biographical profiles of 10 authors of interest to readers ages 9 and above and was created to appeal to young readers in a format they can enjoy reading and readily understand. Biographies were prepared after extensive research, and each volume contains a cumulative index, a general index, a place of birth index, and a birthday index. Each profile provides at least one picture of the individual and information on birth, youth, early memories, education, first jobs, marriage and family, career highlights, memorable experiences, hobbies, and honors and awards. All entries end with a list of easily accessible sources designed to lead the student to further reading on the individual. Volume 7 features the following authors: William H. Armstrong (Obituary, 1914-1999); Patricia Reilly Giff (1935- ); Langston Hughes (Retrospective, 1902-1967); Stan Lee (1922- ); Julius Lester (1939- ); Robert Pinsky (1940- ); Todd Strasser (1950- ); Jacqueline Woodson (1964?- ); Patricia C. Wrede (1953- ); and Jane Yolen (1939- ). (LB) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. Biography Today: Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers. Author Series, Volume 7, 2000. Harris, Laurie Lanzen, Ed. Abbey, Cherie D., Ed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS CENTER (ERIC) BEEN GRANTED BY This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Lice__Ltxpvlept.. Minor changes have been made to iS improve reproduction quality. TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Points of view or opinions stated in this INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. 1 2 Vol 7 al& Patricia 1. Jacqueline Woodson 111111r- 3 IIlitrice:Air. Related Biography Titles fromOmnigraphics Biography Today SCIENTISTS & INVENTORS SERIES "The articles are readable, attractively General Series laid out, and touch on important points Provides entries on a wide variety of pop- that will suit assignment needs. Brow- ular personalities. (For ages 9 and above). sers will note the clear writingand in- Available as a 3-issue subscription; hard- teresting details." bound annual cumulation; or subsciption, School Library Journal plus hardbound cumulation. "The book is excellent for demonstrat- ing that scientists are real people with "Biography Today will be useful in ele- widely diverse backgrounds and per- mentary and middle school libraries sonal interests. The biographies are and in public library children's collec- fascinating to read." tions where there is a need for biogra- The Science Teacher phies of current personalities. High schools serving reluctant readers may SPORTS SERIES also want to consider a subscription." "This series should become a stan- Book list dard resource in libraries that serve "Written in a friendly, almost chatty intermediate students." School Library Journal tone, the profiles offer quick, objective information. While coverage of current WORLD LEADERS SERIES figures makes Biography Today a useful Environmental Leaders reference tool, an appealing format "A tremendous book that fills a gap in and wide scope make it a fun resource School Library Journal the biographical category of books. to browse." This is a great reference book." Science Scope Biography Today Modern African Leaders "Recommended reference source." Subject Series Booklist Expands and complements the General Series, but does not duplicate any of the entries includes profiles of individuals Biography for Beginners within specific subject areas. (For ages 9 Presents an assortment of biographies of and above) Available as individual hard- interest to your youngest readers. (For ages bound volumes (most published annually) 6 to 9) Available as a 2-issue subscription. ARTISTS SERIES "Biography for Beginners is useful in elementary-school library media cen- AUTHOR SERIES ters and public libraries." Booklist "A useful tool for children's assign- ment needs." School Library Journal Biography for Beginners: Presidents of the United States "The prose is workmanlike: report writers will find enough detail to begin Covers all U.S. Presidents (For ages 7 to 10) sound investigations, and browsers are "A solid introduction to America's likely to find someone of interest." leaders for beginning researchers." School Library Journal School Library Journal BiographyProfiles of People of Interest to Young To dayReaders Author Series Volume 7 Laurie Lanzen Harris Executive Editor Cherie D. Abbey Co-Editor Omnirahics 615 Griswold StreetDetroit, Michigan 48226 Laurie Lanzen Harris, Executive Editor Cherie D. Abbey, Co-Editor Kevin Hillstrom and Laurie Hillstrom, Sketch Writers Joan Margeson and Barry Puckett, Research Associates Kevin Hayes, Production Coordinator 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, Marketing Coordinator * * * Frederick G. Ruffner, Jr., Publisher Copyright © 2000 Omnigraphics, Inc. ISBN 0-7808-0413-9 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. s 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 William H. Armstrong (Obituary) 1914-1999 9 American Teacher and Author of Books for Young Adults, Winner of the 1970 Newbery Medal for Sounder Patricia Reilly Giff 1935- 22 American Writer of Books for Children and Middle-Grade Readers, Author of the "Kids of the Polk Street School" Series and the 1998 Newbery Honor Book Lily's Crossing Langston Hughes (Retrospective) 1902-1967 36 American Poet, Playwright, Novelist, Essayist, and Leading Figure in the Harlem Renaissance Stan Lee 1922- 53 American Comic Book Writer, Publisher, and Creator of Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Other Famous Comic Book Superheroes Julius Lester 1939- 69 American Writer, Professor, Activist, and Author of To Be a Slave Robert Pinsky 1940- 89 American Poet, Translator, Literary Critic, and Poet Laureate of the United States Todd Strasser 1950- 102 American Author of Books for Middle-Grade Readers and Young Adults, Including the Help! I'm Trapped Series Jacqueline Woodson 1964?- 116 American Writer of Realistic Fiction for Young Adults, Author of I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This and From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun 7 Patricia C. Wrede 1953- 129 American Fantasy Fiction Writer, Author of the Lyra Series and the Enchanted Forest Chronicles Jane Yolen 1939- 141 American Fairy Tale and Fantasy Writer, Author of Owl Moon, Dragon's Blood, The Young Merlin Trilogy, and the Commander Toad Series 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 189 Birthday Index 197 (By Month and Day) 8 4 Preface Welcome to the seventh volume of the Biography Today Author Series. We are publishing this series in response to the growing number of sugges- tions 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 Biography Today, 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 Biography Today, 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 inch- vidual profiled, and bold-faced rubrics lead the reader to information on birth, youth, early memories, education, first jobs, marriage and family, career highlights,