Jerry Spinelli
By: David Seidman.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The library of author biographies
Publisher: Rosen Central
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
Subjects: Spinelli, Jerry -- Juvenile literature.; Spinelli, Jerry.; Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Children's stories -- Authorship -- Juvenile literature.; Authors, American.; Authorship.
Genres: Juvenile literature.; Biography
Description: Discusses life and work of the popular children's author, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of his books, biographical timeline, and awards.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-97) and index.
Table of contents: title: Beginnings; title: The downward slide; title: Writing and rejection; title: The upward struggle; title: Fame from a maniac; title: Knots and beyond; title: How he does it.