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Jay bell books official site of jay bell, author of. Once i had read the blurb i couldnt wait to get started. Something about the author hardcover november 26, 1997 by alan hedblad editor see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This critically acclaimed series covers more than 12,000 individuals, ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Book monsters library day would be a fantastic addition to any classroom andor school library. The database is considered the leading source on authors and literature for young people. But that doesnt mean you shouldnt take full advantage when youre encouraged to talk about yourself. Autobiography series more than 210 volumes, more than 19,000 entries and nearly 17,000 images. Facts and pictures about the authors and illustrators of books for young people by donna olendorf a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Well, i find it difficult to write about anything, god knows.
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About the author examples that youll actually want to read. These can be romantic and uplifting, like in my bestselling something like series, or fraught with angst, such as the standalone novel straight boy. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. From the new york times bestselling author of something borrowed comes a novel that shows how someone with a perfect life can lose it alland then find everything darcy rhone thought she had it all figured out. Something about the author online boyd county public library. The question is whether we learn anything important about this literary. He is the author of two collections of poetry and several other books. A research database dedicated to information about authors of childrens and young adult literature. Theres so much to read if youre a fan of the mystery and suspense genre. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. A negative of this database is that it hasnt been updated since june 2010 making it still useful. An author is the creator or originator of any written work such as a book or play, and is also considered a writer.
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Something in the way is part of the threebook epic forbidden love saga by jessica hawkins. Something about the author an easytouse source for librarians, students and other researchers, each volume of this series provides illustrated biographical articles on approximately 75 childrens authors and artists. When we read fiction, how relevant is the authors biography. Come right out and say all the positive things about yourself and your writing credentials that an agent would say if she were representing you. How to write an authors page for a book pen and the pad. This is actually the first book i have read by this author, so i dove right into it with no expectations. Your author photo doesnt need to be professionally created, but should be a highresolution image. Dale beran has observed the anonymous messageboard communitys shifting activities and interests since the beginning. Something about the author online is a complete archive that. Gale, a part of cengage learning, is a leading publisher and aggregator providing educational content, tools, services and other resources to academic libraries, public libraries, school libraries, and businesses. Something in the water by catherine steadman, paperback.
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Paris, new york times bestselling author of behind closed doors and the breakdown as frightening as it is funny, something in the water feels like a thriller for our times, a caper with a dark heart. The childrens book something from nothing is an wonderfully illustrated jewish folk tale about a little boy and his tailor grandfather. Gale, a part of cengage learning, is a leading publisher and aggregator providing educational content, tools, services and other resources to academic libraries, public. Get the latest books from james patterson, john grisham or harlan coben. Facts and pictures about the authors and illustrators of books for young people vol. An author s page, or author s bio, is typically located at the end of a book and is meant to tell readers a little about the author of the book. Remote access inhouse access the new something about the author online provides firsttime comprehensive online access to all volumes ever printed in something about the author, the main series, and something about the author. Something about the author hardcover february 9, 1996 by kevin hile editor see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Youll find thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of childrens authors and illustrators, all in an easytouse interface that is ideal for teachers, librarians, professors, students, and other researchers of childrens and young adult. Something about the author the new york public library. An easytouse source for librarians, students and other researchers, each volume in this series provides illustrated biographical profiles of approximately 75 childrens authors and artists. She is the author of the adventures of darcy series, the first of which something borrowed has been adapted for film and the second of which something blue has been optioned. The literature and fiction category has something for everyone as well.
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