This special subject volume on "Authors" was especially created to appeal to young readers in a format they can enjoy reading and readily understand. Each volume contains alphabetically arranged sketches. Each entry provides at least one picture of the individual profiled, and bold-faced rubrics lead the reader to information on birth, youth, early memories, education, first jobs, marriage and family, career highlights, memorable experiences, hobbies, and honors and awards. Each of the entries ends with a list of easily accessible sources designed to lead the student to further reading on the individual and a current address; obituary entries are also included, written to provide a perspective on the individual's entire career. Authors who appear in this volume are: Andrew Clements (1949- ); Eoin Colfer (1965- ); Sharon Flake (1955- ); Edward Gorey (Retrospective) (1925-2000); Francisco Jimenez (1943- ); Astrid Lindgren (Retrospective) (1907-2002); Chris Lynch (1962- ); Marilyn Nelson (1946- ); Tamora Pierce (1954- ); and Virginia Euwer Wolff (1937- ). Contains a Cumulative Index, a Places of Birth Index, and a Birthday Index. (NKA)