100 Most Popular Picture Book Authors and Illustrators: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies Contributor(s): McElmeel, Sharron L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563086476 ISBN-13: 9781563086472 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2000 Annotation: Designed as a ready-reference and biographical source for educators and young readers, this book offers a more current and affordable alternative to multivolume publications. Fascinating profiles of 100 of the most beloved and celebrated picture book authors and illustrators are accompanied by photos, reading lists, and lists of related information sources (such as Web pages). Contemporary authors and illustrators whose works are still in print provide the focus. A great collection development tool and a resource for author studies units, this book will also be in demand by students for reports. Click for more in this series: Popular Authors (Hardcover) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures - Literary Criticism | Reference - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 00023181 |
Series: Popular Authors (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 1.68" H x 7.21" W x 10.28" L (3.10 lbs) 579 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index |
Review Citations: Library Journal 10/15/2000 pg. 61 School Library Journal 11/01/2000 pg. 94 Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2000 pg. 178 American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 495 |
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Publisher Description: Designed as a ready-reference and biographical source for educators and young readers, this book offers a more current and affordable alternative to multivolume publications. Fascinating profiles of 100 of the most beloved and celebrated picture book authors and illustrators are accompanied by photos, reading lists, and lists of related information sources (such as Web pages). Contemporary authors and illustrators whose works are still in print provide the focus. A great collection development tool and a resource for author studies units, this book will also be in demand by students for reports. |
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