Profiles in Children's Literature
Author | : Jaqueline Shachter Weiss |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106016397181 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Download or read book Profiles in Children's Literature written by Jaqueline Shachter Weiss and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume compiles portions of interviews that Weiss (children's literature, Temple U.) coordinated, beginning in 1969 to introduce her students to real children's authors and illustrators. Weiss was able to tape interviews with over 70 popular writers and artists, including Beverly Cleary and Lloyd Alexander, Newbery award winners such as Madeleine L'Engle and Jean Craighead George, and Caldecott Honor winners including Trina Schart Hyman and Uri Schulevitz. For interviews done many years ago, Weiss provides updates on the author's recent works and activities. c. Book News Inc.