Before They Were Authors: Famous Writers as Kids - by Elizabeth Haidle (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Striking illustrations and a popular graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of literary legends and their childhoods. Profiling such authors 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. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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 <i>Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls</i> and<i> Brazen: </i><i> Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World.</i></b> <p/>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. <p/> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"[A] pleasing design aesthetic, and myriad details invite prolonged perusing." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/> "[F]ans of classic children's literature will enjoy this reverential and playful volume."--<i>Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Elizabeth Haidle </b>is the co-founder of Mascot Press, creating thought-provoking comics and animations. She has an incurable passion for illustrated biographies and low-maintenance gardening. Her first book, at age 13, was about a grumpy elf with a pet snail. Bill Peet is her favorite children's book author. She lives in Portland, Oregon. <p/>www.DocuComix.com <br> Twitter: @ehaidle <br> Instagram: @ehaidle
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