Description: Striking illustrations and a popular graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of literary legends and their childhoods. Profiling such authors as Maya Angelou, C.S. Lewis, Gene Luen Yang, and J.K. Rowling, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers. Full color.
Brief description:
Elizabeth Haidle is the co-founder of Mascot Press, creating thought-provoking comics and animations. She has an incurable passion for illustrated biographies and low-maintenance gardening. Her first book, at age 13, was about a grumpy elf with a pet snail. Bill Peet is her favorite children's book author. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
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Twitter: @ehaidle
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Review Quotes:
"[A] pleasing design aesthetic, and myriad details invite prolonged perusing." --Publishers Weekly "[F]ans of classic children's literature will enjoy this reverential and playful volume."--Booklist