Mildred Taylor (Library of Author Biographies)

Young readers are always interested in the lives of the writers of their favorite books. This extremely exciting, new Rosen Central series explores and celebrates the lives and work of favorite middle school and young adult authors. Chock-full of fascinating information (great for book reports and research projects!), including interviews with the authors, these books trace the path each writer has taken in developing his or her career. Each book focuses on the writer's most popular and critically acclaimed books and provides relevant insight into each writer's personal life and what it means for each author to be a writer. Extremely well-written and easy to read, these are an absolute must for any librarian. Books include selected reviews and lists of works and awards. As an African American growing up in Mississippi in the 1940s and 1950s. Mildred Taylor's heritage became an integral part of her personal experience and of her literary creations. The long road traveled by African Americans from enslavement,to freedom to gaining civil rights is the backdrop for each of her novels, which includeGillian Houghton is the author of 'Mildred Taylor (Library of Author Biographies)', published 2005 under ISBN 9781404203303 and ISBN 1404203303.