Ruby Sisson Library

Minnesota author and dog musher Gary Paulsen reflects on the growth of his sled dogs as he and his animals discover the world around them.

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

A portrait of the author of the Goosebumps series, telling readers what R.L. Stine was like as a kid, how he became a writer, and where he gets his ideas.

The author tells of his experiences as a migrant laborer and carnival worker after he ran away from home at age sixteen.

A biography of the writer whose pioneer life on the American prairie became the basis for her "Little House" books.

Desribes the life of the children's book author and illustrator, conveying her life at Folly Cove, her love of dance, and how she was able to create images of machinery, including those used in her book, Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel.

Photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the author's life.

A biography of Judy Blume, perhaps the most popular writer of juvenile fiction today, based on first hand information from the writer herself.

The well-known author and illustrator relates the story of his life and work.

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.