Goosebumps and giggles. R.L. Stine's talent is in writing books that cause these reactions. He sets out to make reading a suspenseful or laughworthy experience. In this title, young readers… More →
Children's Storytellers
Introducing the literary world to stories like Captain Underpants and Bronx Masquerade has been noteworthy. Authors and illustrators strive to create work that is memorable and cherished. This series explores the lives of famous children’s storytellers, like Mary Pope Osborne and Gordon Korman, and the mark they continue to make on many book lovers.
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Back in 1992, writer Mary Pope Osborne first invited readers to follow Jack and Annie into a tree house with magical books, and readers have been time traveling with these characters ever… More →
By writing about real-life topics for children in her books, Lois Lowry has touched many readers' lives. A few of her most famous works include Number the Stars and The Giver. Find out more… More →
Starting at the age of six, J.K. Rowling knew she wanted to be an author. Her eventual creation of Harry Potter and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry sent Rowling into immediate… More →
The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures are two award-winning books by Kate DiCamillo. As a child, DiCamillo was often sick in bed, but this allowed her… More →
This Minnesota native was an artist from the start. Charles Schulz started getting recognized for his talent as a kindergartner! Soon after, his dedication to the Peanut gang became his… More →
Action, humor, and creative characters fill the mind of Rick Riordan. He is best known for The Lightning Thief, which follows Percy Jackson's journey in a world based on Greek mythology.… More →