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Peer reviewedBarrera, Rosalinda B. – Language Arts, 1997
Presents a profile of the life and work of George Ancona, a Mexican-American writer-photographer of children's books. Notes three themes that figure prominently in his life and work: human diversity, family ties, and learning and growth. (SR)
Descriptors: Authors, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Pluralism
Direct linkBrodie, Carolyn S. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2005
This column presents a brief biography of author Seymour Simon, whose topics for children's photo essays include icebergs, gorillas, thunderstorms, optical illusions, snakes, air, water, planets, airplanes, volcanoes, cars, the brain, bridges, bugs, crocodiles, skyscrapers, sharks, and paper airplanes. Though he is best known in the style and an…
Descriptors: Biographies, Reading Materials, Childrens Literature, Authors
