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Authors write about themselves (autobiography) and give clues about how they became writers of children's books.
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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. 1998 Appears on the following book lists:  Pura Belpré Award - Authors | ||
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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. 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. 2002 | ||
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Bryan, Ashley Words to My Life's Song Ashley's autobiography is full of art, photographs, and the poignant tale of a life that always included drawing and painting. Even as a boy growing up during the Depression, he painted, finding cast off objects to turn into books and kites and toy and art. Even as a solder in the segregated Army on the beaches of Normandy, he sketched, keeping charcoal crayons and paper in his gasmask to draw with during lulls. 2009 Appears on the following book lists: book talks - autumn 2009 | ||
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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. 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. 1988 Appears on the following book lists:
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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. 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. 2003 Appears on the following book lists:
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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. 1999 Appears on the following book lists: Newbery Honor | ||
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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. 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. 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. 2002 Appears on the following book lists: Discussion Guides - Teen Books Printz Honor Books Information Book - Sibert Award - honor books Sibert Award Extraordinary Reads for High Schoolers | ||
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 1998 Appears on the following book lists:
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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. 1998 |
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