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100 Most Popular Picture Book Authors and Illustrators: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies
Contributor(s): McElmeel, Sharron L. (Author)

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ISBN: 1563086476     ISBN-13: 9781563086472
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
OUR PRICE: $92.40  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2000
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Annotation: Designed as a ready-reference and biographical source for educators and young readers, this book offers a more current and affordable alternative to multivolume publications. Fascinating profiles of 100 of the most beloved and celebrated picture book authors and illustrators are accompanied by photos, reading lists, and lists of related information sources (such as Web pages). Contemporary authors and illustrators whose works are still in print provide the focus. A great collection development tool and a resource for author studies units, this book will also be in demand by students for reports.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures
- Literary Criticism | Reference
- Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature
Dewey: B
LCCN: 00023181
Series: Popular Authors (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 1.68" H x 7.21" W x 10.28" L (3.10 lbs) 579 pages
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index
Review Citations: Library Journal 10/15/2000 pg. 61
School Library Journal 11/01/2000 pg. 94
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2000 pg. 178
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 495
 
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Designed as a ready-reference and biographical source for educators and young readers, this book offers a more current and affordable alternative to multivolume publications. Fascinating profiles of 100 of the most beloved and celebrated picture book authors and illustrators are accompanied by photos, reading lists, and lists of related information sources (such as Web pages). Contemporary authors and illustrators whose works are still in print provide the focus. A great collection development tool and a resource for author studies units, this book will also be in demand by students for reports.

 
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