His memoir “Growing Up” depicted her hometown “like a shining city on a hill.” Other authors who mean a lot to the musician (and now childrens’ book writer): Kevyn Aucoin and Hilary Mantel. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2025-03-13 09:00:09 UTC ]
One of my duties every single day as an author, journalist, and constituent, is to read. I study the written word the way a football coach studies football games. I don’t read for pleasure just like a football coach doesn’t attend games to zone out. As much as I’d like to avoid it, I have […] Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-03-11 11:48:51 UTC ]
A best-selling children’s book writer, she focused on family life and its difficulties, earning acclaim for her gentle, spare prose. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-04-12 18:33:17 UTC ]
Ms. Giff wrote more than 100 books, ranging from an exploration of the Irish potato famine to a humorous series about the antics of second graders. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-07-02 22:56:53 UTC ]
The children’s book writer never caught on in America, partly because of his Communist Party ties, but the English-language release of his masterpiece could change that. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2020-09-05 09:00:16 UTC ]
This prolific children's book writer is beloved by many generations of readers, and we've rounded up some of the best Roald Dahl books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-03-25 10:35:22 UTC ]
The author talks about his new novel, “The Night Fire,” and why, despite TV and podcasting fame, he’s a book writer at heart. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2019-10-16 13:00:00 UTC ]
The illustrator and graphic novelist Rutu Modan offers a homage to Leah Goldberg, one of Israel’s most celebrated poets and children’s authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2019-08-16 09:00:17 UTC ]