Series:

Children's Storytellers

13 total works

Cover of R.L. Stine

R.L. Stine

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 January 2017

Cover of Chris Van Allsburg

Chris Van Allsburg

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 January 2017

Cover of Judy Blume

Judy Blume

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 August 2015
Praised for capturing what it means to be a young teen, Judy Blume excels as a children’s author. She has always enjoyed creating characters and helping them grow through tough times. Learn about Blume’s path as an author in this interesting title for young students.

Cover of Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 January 2016
Author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak is a perfect example of how creativity and hard work can produce everlasting stories. He illustrated about 80 books and is most known for his work in children's literature. Imaginative students will enjoy exploring Sendak's world in this title.

Cover of J K Rowling

J K Rowling

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 August 2015
Starting at the age of six, J.K. Rowling knew she wanted to be an author. Her eventual creation of Harry Potter and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry sent Rowling into immediate fame. Grab a hold of your wand and enjoy this thrilling title for young readers.

Cover of Dav Pilkey

Dav Pilkey

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 August 2017
Humor is the language Dav Pilkey speaks to reach his readers. Just consider the names he gives his characters: Wedgie Woman, Professor Poopypants, and Super Diaper Baby! In this storyteller bio, kids will discover the life adventures of the funny man behind the popular Captain Underpants book series.

Cover of Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 August 2015

Known for writing Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Giving Tree Shel Silverstein wrote stories poetry and even music. Silverstein was a busy man offering soundtracks to motion pictures and creating albums of his own. Enjoy learning about his many talents in this inspiring title for young students.

Cover of Nikki Grimes

Nikki Grimes

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 August 2017
Nikki Grimes is a proud Coretta Scott King Award winner. She has always been intentional about focusing her novels and poetry on the experiences of African Americans just like her. Young readers will get to know a writer who cares about their ability to relate as much as their ability to read.

Cover of Christopher Paul Curtis

Christopher Paul Curtis

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 January 2017

Cover of Gordon Korman

Gordon Korman

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 August 2017

Cover of Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 August 2017

Cover of Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 January 2017

Cover of Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry

by Chris Bowman

Published 1 January 2016
By writing about real-life topics for children in her books, Lois Lowry has touched many readers’ lives. A few of her most famous works include Number the Stars and The Giver. Find out more about Lowry and her stories in this book for developing readers.