| The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors Revised Edition Contributor(s): Drew, Bernard a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563086158 ISBN-13: 9781563086151 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $87.12 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 1997 Annotation: The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 97025882 |
| Series: Popular Authors (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.55" H x 7.46" W x 10.13" (2.90 lbs) 531 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers. |