This series examines author's of the most popular childrens books. It enables readers to discover new works by some of their favourite authors, while providing readers a more fully developed background of the author, his life and works.

The Cat in the Hat; Little Women; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. You know the stories, you love the characters, but do you know "who wrote that?" Find out about the people behind your favorite tales and why they felt compelled to write for children.

Author of the Magic Shop series and The Unicorn Chronicles, Coville has captured the imaginations of young readers for more than 20 years.

Author of Down River, The Big Wander, and Far North--to name a few--Hobbs is famous for outdoor adventure stories that transport boys and girls to wild places that many only have dreamed of.

With the publication of The Amber Spyglass, award-winning fantasy author Philip Pullman has established himself as a mythmaker for a new generation of readers.

With over 30 books in the Goosebumps series, Stine has given thrills and chills to many young readers around the world.

The author of Owl Moon, Devil's Arithmetic, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, Jane Yolen has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America.

Author of the well-known Baby-sitters club books, Martin has more than 300 books and a Newbery Honor book to her credit.

Biography of Tamora Pierce, who has written twenty-three young adult fantasy novels, in addition to many short stories, articles, and radio plays.