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Ada, Alma Flor
Under the Royal Palms : A Childhood in Cuba
The author recalls her life and impressions growing up in Cuba.
85 p. 1998
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Bauer, Marion Dane
A Writer's Story : From Life to Fiction
The author explores the influences that led her to become a writer including the importance of inspiration.
134 p. 1995
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Berenstain, Stan
Down a Sunny Dirt Road
In alternating chapters Stan and Jan Berenstain, creators of the Berenstain Bears, tell their own stories from early childhood until their marriage, then continue the tale together to the present day.
202 p. 2002
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Carle, Eric
Flora and Tiger : 19 Very Short Stories from My Life
The author recalls experiences from his childhood in Germany and his later life in the United States, all in some way connected with various animals.
57 p. 1997
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Cleary, Beverly
A Girl from Yamhill
Follows the popular children's author from her childhood years in Oregon through high school and into young adulthood, highlighting her family life and her growing interest in writing.
279 p. 1988
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Cole, Joanna
On the Bus with Joanna Cole : A Creative Autobiography
The author discusses her life, how she came to be a writer, where she gets her ideas from, and what is involved in producing a book.
56 p. 1996
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Crews, Donald
Bigmama's
Visiting Bigmama's house in the country, young Donald Crews finds his relatives full of news and the old place and its surroundings just the same as the year before.
1991
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Crutcher, Chris
King of the Mild Frontier
Chris Crutcher, author of young adult novels such as Ironman and Whale Talk, as well as short stories, tells of growing up in Cascade, Idaho, and becoming a writer.
260 p. 2003
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De Paola, Tomie
26 Fairmount Avenue
Tomie dePaola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy. This is the first of seven books he wrote about his life.
56 p. 1999
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Fleischman, Sid
The Abracadabra Kid : A Writer's Life
Presents the autobiography of the Newbery Award-winning children's author who set out from childhood to be a magician.
198 p. 1996
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Fletcher, Ralph J.
How to Write Your Life Story
Fletcher gives practical and supportive tips about writing your story. He suggests starting with your name and drawing a map of your neighborhood. From there, find a focus, keeping readers in mind as you write. He addresses telling embarrassing facts about oneself and he gives examples of times when writers reveal unflattering truths about friends and family.
102 p. 2007
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Gantos, Jack
Hole in My Life
The author relates how, as a young adult, he became a drug user and smuggler, was arrested, did time in prison, and eventually got out and went to college, all the while hoping to become a writer.
199 p. 2002
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Joyce, William
The World of William Joyce Scrapbook
Using a scrapbook format, text and pictures follow the career of children's book illustrator William Joyce, incorporating handwritten recollections of his childhood, first drafts of drawings, and finished artwork.
48 p. 1997
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Kehret, Peg
Five Pages a Day : A Writer's Journey
A biography of the author of numerous books for young people, describing her childhood bout with polio, how she became a writer, family relationships, and the importance of writing in her life.
185 p. 2002
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King-Smith, Dick
Chewing the Cud
Dick King-Smith recounts his life from soldier to farmer to salesman to factory worker to teacher to, finally, author.
196 p. 2002
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Lester, Helen
Author : A True Story
Children's author Helen Lester describes her life from age three to adulthood and discusses how she writes.
32 p. 1997
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Lobel, Anita
No Pretty Pictures : A Child of War
This author and illustrator of children's books describes her experiences as a child being Polish Jew during World War II.
193 p. 1998
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Lowry, Lois
Looking Back : A Book of Memories
Using family photographs and quotes from her books, the author provides glimpses into her life.
181 p. 1998
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Lyon, George Ella
A Sign
The author simply describes how she considered various careers as she grew and how she combined them all into her work as a writer.
[32] p. 1998
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McPhail, David
In Flight with David McPhail : A Creative Autobiography
The author describes how he goes about the process of writing and illustrating books.
41 p. 1996
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