Eighth Book of Junior Authors and Illustrators Book

Since its beginnings in 1934, the Junior Authors series has been a source of information about the creators of books for children and teenagers. This Eighth Book contains profiles on 202 authors and illustrators of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and picture books, representing the variety and cultural diversity of literature for young people today. New features for this edition include larger b&w portraits, more substantial bibliographies with Web sites, updated entries on 15 major author and illustrators profiled in earlier volumes, and a list of major awards and citations in the field. Rockman teaches courses in children's literature, adolescent literature, and storytelling at the University of Bridgeport and Manhattanville College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR