A brief biography of the author of the well-known children's classic, "The Wizard of Oz."

Discusses the life and works of the woman whose many moves with her family in her childhood provided the material to create her famous "Little House" books.

A biography of the writer who may be best known for his works for children, especially "Charlotte's Web."

Biography of the American writer who remembers so well what it was like to be young and who has written for young people for over twenty-five years.

Biography of the American author, illustrator, and animator whose drawings include many details and whose characters are often warm and friendly.

A biography of a great American humorist who had also been a printer, steamboat captain, news reporter, gold miner, and lecturer in a white linen suit.

A look at the life and career of Michael Landon, who believed television could make life better for everyone, as evidenced by his creation of the show "Highway to Heaven."

A biography of the African American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1950 and whose poems reflect the experiences of African Americans.