Search

Features three successful television, stage and film writers who have published books for young people. Rob Thomas; Cherie Bennett; Todd Strasser; Their background; Books they have written.

Notes that child authors are becoming a recognizable--if small and eclectic-force in children's books. The singular perspective of children; Need for quality product; `Will We Miss Them?,' by Alexandra Wright in 1992 when she was 11; Landmark Editions annual children's writing contest; School Book Fairs contest; Ken Melius' `My Book for Kids With Cansur' and `This Time I Can Spell Cancer'; More. INSET: Finding the write stuff (inspiring children to write), by D.B..

The article features award-winning children's books and illustrators. Kate DiCamillo is the author of the award-winning book "Because of Winn-Dixie." She has written a variety of works for a range of ages, and nabbed the 2003 Newbery Medal for "The Tale of Despereaux." Kevin Brooks is the author of the young adult novel "Martyn Pig" which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Karen Cushman is the author of the book "Catherine, Called Birdy." It won a 1995 Newbery Honor and its follow-up, "The Midwife's Apprentice," snagged the Newbery Medal in 1996.

Reports on iPods filled with a selection of best-selling audiobooks to be offered to guests by the Algonquin Hotel in New York starting May 2005. Examples of the audiobooks stored in the iPods; Reason for launching the service; Benefits offered by the hotel to writers.

Interviews performer Madonna, regarding her career shift as a children's book author. Inspirations for her children's book writing; Highlights of the five books she had written; Impact of her celebrity image on her books.

Interviews author Chris Van Allsburg about the movie adaptation of his book "The Polar Express." Reaction to the film upon seeing it; Comparison of the film adaptation of "The Polar Express" with "Jumanji"; Role of Allsburg in the movie's production; Views on books being adapted for film.

Highlights the 2004 annual National Book Festival held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on October 9, 2004. Information on authors who participated at the event; Details of speakers for the different topics; Efforts of the organizers to promote reading habits among children.

Interviews author and chef Pat Conroy on his audiobook "Recipes From My Life: Unabridged Stories From Pat Conroy." Reason for his decision to narrate the audio book; Description of the recording of the book; Attitude toward writing such a different style of book.

Interviews Jon Scieszka, co-author of the book "Science Verse." Collaboration with Lane Smith on the creation of the book; Reason cited for creating a CD recording of the book; Locations of the recording sessions.

Provides information on the Crown Journeys series of books and audiobooks featuring authors writing and reading about cities they love. Factors that led to the publishing of the series; Method used in selecting the authors; Significance of authors reading their own work in audiobooks.

Interviews stand-up comedian and "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno. Inspiration in writing the children's book "Silly Things That Happened in Clubs"; Input in the artwork of the book; Opinion of relatives on the book; Plans to write more children's book.

Interviews Jennifer Donnelly, author of the young adult novel 'A Northern Light,' adapted as an audio book, read by actress Hope Davis. Inspiration to write the novel; Comment on the audio book adaptation; View on the performance of Davis on the audio book adaptation; Career plans.

Features author Tim Johnston. Educational background of Johnston; Details of Johnston's book 'Never So Green'; Experiences of Johnston while writing his book.

Presents an interview with non-fiction author Amy Krouse Rosenthal in Chicago, Illinois. Details on the compact disc 'Writer's Block Party: An Audio Magazine' created by Rosenthal; Inspiration for the creation of the compact disc.

Presents updates related to audiobooks in the United States as of November 5, 2001. Selection of A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, a bookstore in San Francisco, California, as the winner of the Audiobook Month 2001 Promotion Contest; Sponsorship to be taken by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) on the 2002 Audiobook Rights Conference which will be held in New York City; Audiobook authors being sought by APA and Book Expo America for a book convention in New York City.

Talks about several projects of children's book author and book illustrator Tomie dePaola. Concept for the book `Meet the Barkers'; Collaboration with Kathleen Norris for the book `The Holy Twins'; Overview of the television program `Jim Henson's Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola.'

Reports that children's book author Daniel Pinkwater is writing for the Web site, Contentville. Topics that he would address; Opinion of Pinkwater on the affiliation; Features of the site.

Announces the recipients of the 1993 Golden Kite Awards presented by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Fiction; Fiction honor book; Nonfiction; Nonfiction honor book; Picture-illustration; Honor book.