When young Elwyn White lay in bed as a sickly child, a bold house mouse befriended him. When the time came for kindergarten, an anxious Elwyn longed for the farm, where animal friends awaited him at the end of each day. Propelled by his fascination with the outside world, he began to jot down his reflections in a journal. Writing filled him with joy, and words became his world. Today, Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web are beloved classics of children's...

A picture book biography of the children's book author shares insights into her life and enduring literary influence.

"When Madeleine L'Engle was very small, she marveled at the stars. They guided her throughout her life, making her feel part of a big and exciting world, even when she felt alone. They made her want to ask big questions-Why are we here? What is my place in the universe?-and let her imagination take flight. Books, too, were like stars-asking questions and proposing answers. Books kept Madeleine company, and soon, she began to write and share her own....

Traces Theodore Geisel's rise from being a child who enjoyed doodling at a local zoo to becoming a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and creator of classic children's books.

Traces the life and career of the successful African American playwright best known for his ten-play "Century Cycle" which chronicles the history and culture of African Americans in the twentieth century.

Presents a brief look at the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, famed author of the "Little House" books.

"This unforgettable picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, whose words have uplifted and inspired generations of readers. The author of the celebrated autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya was the first Black person and first woman to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration, and her influence echoes through culture and history. She was also the first Black woman to appear on the United States...

"Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us.  From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat's paintings...