"Born into the middle of World War II, Gary Paulsen's turbulent childhood provided plenty of subject matter for his bestselling novels, and the librarians in his life gave him the inspiration and support to explore the world through books. As a soldier himself, his storytelling technique developed, and for the first time he shares his own."--Amazon.com.

Portrays the life and achievements of the distinguished American writer, winner of the Nobel prize in 1962 and author of "Grapes of Wrath" and "Travels with Charlie."

"The story of the author of The Baby-sitters Club"--Cover.

Traces the life of a popular novelist, from his childhood as an avid reader to his current success as a creator of horror fiction.

The Newbery Honor-winning author of Genesis Begins Again offers a picture book rendering of Zora Neale Hurston's childhood to illuminate the rich natural-world and cultural experiences that shaped her education and career as a storyteller.

Discusses the life and career of the twentieth-century African-American writer, Zora Neale Hurston.