FICTION

Kid Authors: True Tales of Childhood from Famous Writers

by David STABLER
illus. by Doogie Horner. 200p. index. Quirk. Oct. 2017. Tr $13.95. ISBN 9781594749872.
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Gr 3–6—An eclectic mix of short profiles on a variety of authors. The individuals featured are a balance of historical and contemporary writers, all of whom mostly hail from the United States. Stabler goes beyond basic biographical information and provides witty, interesting stories to paint a vivid picture of each author's childhood and influences. These tales are highly relatable for kids and can also be an encouragement for coping with difficult situations, such as bullying. This text is ideal for developing researchers. An index allows for easy navigation and there is a short bibliography for each entry. Profiles are organized under common themes, which also allows for quick reference and browsing. Horner's bright and vibrant drawings add humor to the collection.
VERDICT A fun and useful addition, especially for aspiring writers and class projects.
Reviewed by Paige Rowse, Needham High School, MA , Jan 01, 2018

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