Describes the personal life and successful writing career of the Newbery Award-winning author, whose memorable characters include Bingo Brown, Herculeah Jones, and the Golly sisters.

A biography of an author whose varied experiences provided background for many of his adventure stories, historical novels, sports books, and nature stories.

Best-selling author Tamora Pierce has written 23 young-adult fantasy novels, in addition to many short stories, articles, and radio plays. All of Pierce's novels have one thing in common: they feature strong-minded, female heroines who face life on their own terms and shape their futures to fit their unique skills and outlooks. Her realistic characters and action-packed plots have made her one of today's most popular children's writers.

A description of the personal life and career of the twentieth-century English writer of such successful books as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, " "James and the Giant Peach, " and "Matilda."