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| Horn Book Magazine | 10 |
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| Elliott, Anna Bunker | 1 |
| Holland, Isabelle | 1 |
| Holtze, Sally Holmes | 1 |
| Hunter, Mollie | 1 |
| O'Dell, Scott | 1 |
| Paterson, Katherine | 1 |
| Stevenson, Jean M. | 1 |
| Strasser, Todd | 1 |
| Tolan, Stephanie S. | 1 |
| Tucker, Nicholas | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 10 |
| Opinion Papers | 9 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
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Strasser, Todd – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
An author of young adult literature discusses the methods he uses to "research" his books. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Fiction
Hunter, Mollie – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
An author of children's literature argues for the need for more heroes in works for young people. (FL)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Fantasy
Elliott, Anna Bunker – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Describes the Author Festival held every two years in Humboldt County, California, at which students meet authors of juvenile and young adult books. Though the festival focuses on the students, authors have the opportunity to discuss their works with each other, and the festival conveys appreciation of their works. (SRT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Creative Writing, Library Services
Tucker, Nicholas – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Discusses G. K. Chesterton's views on children's literature and the importance of children reading for enjoyment. (AEA)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
O'Dell, Scott – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
An author of young adult literature describes the difficulties confronted in writing the third novel in a trilogy and suggests that, for children, the historical novel can be a signpost between the fixed, always relevant, past and the changing present. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Childhood Attitudes, Creative Writing
Tolan, Stephanie S. – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Responds to both Kate Water's May l985 article, "Members of the Last Generation" and to a response to it written by Bryna J. Fireside in the January l986 issue, both dealing with whether authors of adolescent literature have a moral obligation to address the issue of nuclear war. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Literature Appreciation, Moral Issues
Holland, Isabelle – Horn Book Magazine, 1980
Discusses the dangers of censorship, children's right to read a variety of types of books, and the importance of children's books in which authors express their personal world view rather than deliberately writing for children. (GT)
Descriptors: Authors, Censorship, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Paterson, Katherine – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
The author of "Jacob Have I Loved" and "Come Sing, Jimmy Jo" describes the characters in books she has written who are like "Wednesday's children"--full of woe. Discusses dealing with tragedy in children's books. (EL)
Descriptors: Authors, Characterization, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature
Holtze, Sally Holmes – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Reviews the title book and comments on Jarrell's use of language and themes, and his concern with the physical layout of the book. (EL)
Descriptors: Authors, Book Reviews, Books, Childrens Literature
Stevenson, Jean M. – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Finds that sharing research on a particular author (Katherine Paterson) with a friend's sixth-grade class increased the students' interest in both the author and her books, led to fruitful discussions with the children, and aroused their curiosity about other authors and books. (NKA)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques
