DOCUMENT RESUME ED 460 912 SO 029 744 AUTHOR Harris, Laurie Lanzen, Ed.; Abbey, Cherie D., Ed. TITLE Biography Today: Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers. Author Series, Volume 4. ISBN ISBN-0-7808-0363-9 PUB DATE 1998-00-00 NOTE 204p.; For volumes 1 and 3, see ED 390 725 and SO 029 333. AVAILABLE FROM Omnigraphics, Inc., 615 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226. Tel: 800-234-1340 (Toll Free); Web site: http://www.omnigraphics.com. PUB TYPE Reference Materials General (130) Reports Descriptive (141) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC09 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Adolescent Literature; *Authors; Biographies; *Childrens Literature; Elementary Secondary Education; Language Arts; Reading Materials; Social Studies ABSTRACT This is the fourth volume of the "Biography Today Author Series." Each volume contains alphabetically arranged sketches. Each entry provides at least one picture of the individual profiled with additional information about the birth, youth, early memories, education, first jobs, marriage and family, career highlights, memorable experiences, hobbies, and honors and awards. The entries end with a list of accessible sources designed to lead the student to further reading on the individual and a current address. Obituary entries also are included and clearly marked in both the table of contents and at the beginning of the entry. Profiles in this volume include:(1) Betsy Byars, author of "The Summer of the Swans" and the "Bingo Brown" books;(2) Chris Carter, creator of the television series "The X-Files" and "Millennium";(3) Caroline B. Cooney, author of romance, mystery, horror, and suspense stories for young adults;(4) Christopher Paul Curtis, author of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963";(5) Anne Frank, Holocaust Victim and author of "The Diary of Anne Frank";(6) Robert Heinlein, author of science fiction books including "Stranger in a Strange Land";(7) Marguerite Henry, writer of books for children including "Misty of Chincoteague," "Justin Morgan Had a Horse," "King of the Wind," and "Brighty of the Grand Canyon";(8) Lois Lowry, author of "Number the Stars," "The Giver," and the "Anastasia" Series;(9) Melissa Mathison, scriptwriter for "The Black Stallion," "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial," and "The Indian in the Cupboard";(10) Bill Peet, author and illustrator of children's books, including "Farewell to Shady Glade" and "The Whingdingdilly," as well as former illustrator and screen writer for Disney Animated Films such as "Pinocchio" and "101 Dalmations"; and (11) August Wilson, playwright and author of "Fences" and "The Piano Lesson." 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BEST enpv AVAll API F Anne Frank BiographyProfiles of People of Interest to Young TodayReaders Author Series Volume 4 1998 Laurie Lanzen Harris Executive Editor Cherie D. Abbey Associate Editor anitraykics,gno. Penobscot Building Detroit, Michigan 48226 3 Laurie Lanzen Harris, Executive Editor Cherie D. Abbey, Associate Editor Kevin Hillstrom and Laurie Hillstrom, Sketch Writers Barry Puckett, Research Associate Joan Margeson, Research Assistant Omnigraphics, Inc. * * * Matt Barbour, Production Manager Laurie Lanzen Harris, Vice President, Editorial Director Peter E. Ruffner, Vice President, Administration James A. Sellgren, Vice President, Operations and Finance Jane Steele, Marketing Consultant * * * Frederick G. Ruffner, Jr., Publisher Copyright 1998 Omnigraphics, Inc. ISBN 0-7808-0363-9 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. 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 Betsy Byars 1928- 9 American Writer for Children and Young Adults, Author of The Summer of the Swans and the "Bingo Brown" Books Chris Carter 1956- 23 American Screenwriter, Director, and Producer, Creator of the Television Series "The X-Files" and "Millennium" Caroline B. Cooney 1947- 35 American Author of Romance, Mystery, Horror, and Suspense Stories for Young Adults Christopher Paul Curtis 1953- 47 American Writer, Author of The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 Anne Frank 1929-1945 58 German Holocaust Victim, Author of The Diary of Anne Frank Robert Heinlein 1907-1988 75 American Novelist and Short Story Writer, Author of Science Fiction Books, Including Stranger in a Strange Land Marguerite Henry (Obituary) 1902-1997 88 American Writer of Books for Children, Author of Misty of Chincoteague, Justin Morgan Had a Horse, King of the Wind, and Brighty of the Grand Canyon Lois Lowry 1937- 101 American Novelist, Author of Number the Stars, The Giver, and the "Anastasia" Series 3 5 Melissa Mathison 1950- 115 American Screenwriter, Scriptwriter for The Black Stallion, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, and The Indian in the Cupboard Bill Peet 1915- 126 American Children's Book Author and Illustrator; Writer of Farewell to Shady Glade and The Whingdingdilly; Former Illustrator and Screenwriter for Such Disney Animated Films as Pinocchio and 101 Dalmations August Wilson 1945- 140 American Playwright and Author of Fences and The Piano Lesson Photo and Illustration Credits 157 Guide to the Indexes 159 Name Index 161 General Index 169 Places of Birth Index 195 Birthday Index (by month and day) 203 4 Preface Welcome to the fourth 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. Over the past few years, we have published several special subject vol- umes, covering Artists, Authors, Scientists and Inventors, Sports Figures, and World Leaders. Each of these hardcover volumes is 200 pages in length and covers approximately 15 individuals of interest to readers aged 9 and above. The length and format of the entries is like those found in the regular issues 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 alphabetical- ly arranged sketches. Each entry provides at least one picture of the individual 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 fur- ther 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 begin- ning of the entry. Biographies are prepared by Omnigraphics editors after extensive research, utilizing the most current materials available. Those sources that are generally available to students appear in the list of further reading at the end of the sketch. Indexes To provide easy access to entries, each issue of the regular Biography Today series and each volume of the Special Subject Series contains a Name Index, General Index covering occupations, organizations, and ethnic and minority origins, Places of Birth Index, and a Birthday Index. These indexes cumulate 5 re with each succeeding volume or issue. Each of the Special Subject Volumes will be indexed as part of these cumulative indexes, so that readers can locate information on all individuals covered in either the regular or the special vol- umes. A "Guide to the Indexes" appears on page 159. Our Advisors This member of the Biography Today family of publications 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 publi- cation to provide a readable and accessible biographical magazine for young readers was 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 members, and to thank them for their ef- forts. Sandra Arden, Retired Judy Liskov Assistant Director Waterford Public Library Troy Public Library, Troy, MI Waterford, CT Gail Beaver Sylvia