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Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide.
Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town,...
Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town,...
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University of Nebraska Press
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Contains essays in which the author, stricken by a virus that attacked his brain in 1988, explores the science, meaning, and personal implications of living with brain damage, discusses efforts to recover memories and knowledge, and considers what he has lost and what he has gained from his ordeal.
7) Judy Blume
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Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Explores the life of Judy Blume and her most popular books, with additional facts provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Includes photographs, creative writing tips, and instruction on how to write a biography report." -- Provided by publisher.
8) R. L. Stine
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Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book, with online access to enhanced content, is a biography of R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series, the Fear Street series, and the Nightmare Room series.
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Publisher
The Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"In 2001, the Harper Lee and her sister Alice opened their door to Chicago Tribune journalist Marja Mills, who moved into the house next door in 2004. Over 18 months, Lee shared her love of history, literature, and the Southern way of life with Mills, as well as her keen sense of how journalism should be practiced. As the sisters decided to let Mills tell their story, Lee helped make sure she was getting the story--and the South--right"--Adapted from...
14) Rick Riordan
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book, with online access to enhanced content, profiles and celebrates Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and The 39 Clues series.
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Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The inspiring true story of Nelle Harper Lee, the scrappy tomboy who grew up to write the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" and become one of the most beloved writers of the 20th century.
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This first-ever picture book biography of the legendary writer and activist introduces readers to this passionate Black man who discovered his true power in the written word, which opened the world to him as he used his voice fearlessly"--
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Little Bigfoot
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A beautifully illustrated children's biography of Beverly Cleary, from her roots in Portland to her years as a librarian and an eventual children's book writer. The debut book in Little Bigfoot's new Growing to Greatness series of notable people from the Pacific Northwest"--
20) E. B. White
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Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Explores the life of E. B. White and his most popular books, with additional facts provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Includes photographs, creative writing tips, and instruction on how to write a biography report." -- Provided by publisher.
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