Texas Women Writers


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A critical survey of over 150 years of Texas women writers, including fiction and nonfiction authors, poets, and dramatists.




Muffie Mouse and the Busy Birthday


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Muffie displays her imagination in four episodes that take place on her mother's birthday.




Fantasy for Children


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The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors


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The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers.




Something about the Author


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Series covers individuals ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries cover: personal life, career, writings and works in progress, adaptations, additional sources, and photographs.




Subject Catalog


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Children's Literature Review


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Presents literary criticism on writers and illustrators for children and young adults. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including published journals, magazines, books, monographs, reviews, and scholarly papers.







The Publishers Weekly


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Once Upon a Time--


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