Before They Were Authors: Famous Writers As Kids

by Elizabeth Haidle

On Sale: 05/14/2019

Before They Were Authors: Famous Writers As Kids

by Elizabeth Haidle

illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle

On Sale: 05/14/2019

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About the Book

This exciting debut in graphic novel format tells the childhood stories of literary legends including Maya Angelou, Roald Dahl, and Sandra Cisnernos. Perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World.

What makes a writer?  What inspires them? Where do their stories come from? Striking illustrations and a popular graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of literary legends and their childhoods. Featuring beloved authors such as Maya Angelou, C.S. Lewis, Gene Luen Yang and J.K. Rowling, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers.

Children ages ten and up will see themselves in these humanized portraits and wonder if they, too, might have it in them to write. A celebration of creativity, this collective graphic biography is sprinkled throughout with writing wisdom and inspiring quotes.

Critical Praise

"[A] pleasing design aesthetic, and myriad details invite prolonged perusing." —Publishers Weekly   "[F]ans of classic children’s literature will enjoy this reverential and playful volume."—Booklist

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9781328801531
  • ISBN 10: 1328801535
  • Imprint: Clarion Books
  • On Sale: 05/14/2019
  • Pages: 64
  • List Price:23.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Biography
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Literary
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Careers
  • BISAC4 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women
  • BISAC5 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Boys & Men
  • BISAC6 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / General
  • BISAC7 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women

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