Follows the popular children's author through college years during the Depression; jobs including that of librarian; marriage; and writing and publication of her first book, "Henry Huggins."

In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. They began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Southern France with children's book manuscripts, including what would become the international sensation "Curious George," among their few possessions. This is their dramatic story.

"The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure. Gary Paulsen is an adventurer who competed in two Iditarods, survived the Minnesota wilderness, and climbed the Bighorns. None of this would have been possible without his truest companion: his animals. Sled dogs rescued him in Alaska, a sickened poodle...

"From the author of MONSTER TRUCK and STARRING CARMEN comes a gorgeous and lyrical story about Pura Belpré, a Puerto Rican librarian who changed the world"-- Provided by publisher.

Recounts the author's life, examines her work "To Kill a Mockingbird", and provides historical details that place the story in context.

"Presents the life and career of Shel Silverstein, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.

The author's carefree life in a small midwestern town at the close of World War I, and his adventures with his pet raccoon, Rascal.

"Presents the life and career of Dav Pilkey, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.