Discusses the personal life and literary career of the African American woman who won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, "The Color Purple."
Who Was William Shakespeare? (Who Was...?)
by Celeste Davidson Mannis
A Reader's Guide to Sandra Cisneros's the House on Mango Street (Multicultural Literature)
by Ann Angel
"An introduction to Sandra Cisneros's novel The House on Mango Street for high school students, which includes biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, and literary criticism for the novice reader"--Provided by publisher.
-- Fascinating accounts of the lives of important historical figures who have rarely been profiled for young adults -- Richly illustrated with black-and-white photographs
Edward Bilshen has chosen the extracts from Dicken's stories most likey to appeal to young readers, and his vivid commentary, interwoven with the extracts from the books, adds up to a picture of Dicken's life which is just as fascinating as his work.
A brief biography of the British writer best known for her stories about a naughty little rabbit named Peter.
Son letras del alma para mi ángel
by Rosario de Fatima Aviles Aviles
Set in the backdrop of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, this book recollects Taslima Nasrin's early years. From her birth on a holy day to the dawn of womanhood at fourteen to her earliest memories that alternate between scenes of violence, memories of her pious mother, the rise of religious fundamentalism, the trauma of molestation and the beginning of a journey that redefined her world, My Girlhood is a tour de force.
Discusses the life and work of the well-known writer, entertainer, and political activist, Maya Angelou.
"A biography of writer John Steinbeck that describes his era, his major works--the novels The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men--his life, and the legacy of his writing"--Provided by publisher.
Dr. Seuss (Robbie Reader Contemporary Biographies)
by Jeanine Adil
A brief biography of the creator of Green eggs and ham and The cat in the hat.
Ernest Hemingway (Great Achievers: Lives of the Physically Challenged) (Great Achievers: Lives of the Physically Challenged S.)
by Melissa McDaniel
The fascinating story of the famous writer who escaped death on several occasions but eventually succumbed to acute depression.