Washoe County Library System

Presents a brief overview of the life of the man who wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" and many other beloved children's books.

A beginning biography of Mark Twain that relates the childhood incident which grew into one of his most famous books: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.

A brief biography of Theodor Geisel who, under the name Dr. Seuss, gained fame as an author and illustrator of books for children. Includes advice on setting and reaching goals.

"From the author of MONSTER TRUCK and STARRING CARMEN comes a gorgeous and lyrical story about Pura Belpre, a Puerto Rican librarian who changed the world"-- An Indie Next List Pick! “An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librariana must-have for all libraries.” School Library Journal (starred review). An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York Citys first Puerto...

Focuses on this American author's connection with steamboats on the Mississippi River while also presenting a history of the craft.