Presents a simple biography of the author-illustrator who has won numerous awards and prizes, including the Caldecott Medal, for his children's books.

Highlights the life and career of author Dr. Seuss. Includes statistics, key dates, a glossary, a website for further resources, and color photographs.

Discusses the life of Gordon Korman, who wrote his first published book when he was a junior in high school.

Discusses the life of Suzanne Collins, who took all of her ambitions and put them into the pages of her amazing books.

Planning an all-night birthday party for Cindy on Fear Island, Gretchen Davies anticipates dancing, love, and non-stop fun, until Cindy is murdered, and Gretchen realizes that one of her friends is the killer. FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Exciting ""clean"" reads for teens who enjoy tales of suspense and horror.

Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery honoree, Woodson's works, including Miracle's Boys, is one with her strong African-American themes.