Author: A True Story

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Author: A True Story

Book: Paperback 26 - 08 - 2002

Product ID: 13814445

Condition: New
  • HMH Books for Young Readers

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin

Language : English

Paperback : 32 Pages

ISBN-10 : 0618260102

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Product Description So begins the story of Helen Lester, author of Tacky the Penguin and many other popular books for children. By sharing her struggles as a child and later as a successful author, she demonstrates that hurdles are part of the process. She even gives writing tips, such as keeping a "fizzle box." Helen Lester uses her unique ability to laugh at her mistakes to create both a guide for young writers and an amusing personal story of the disappointments and triumphs of a writer's life. From Publishers Weekly Lester's lighthearted look at how she came to write children's books will give aspiring authors of any age a lift and encouragement to persevere. Ages 4-8. (Aug.) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review "Lester's lighthearted book at how she came to write children's books will give aspiring authors of any age a lift and encouragement to persevere." Publishers Weekly — About the Author Helen Lester has written many hilarious and popular picture books, including the Tacky the Penguin series and Hooway for Wodney Wat. She lives in New York. www.helenlester.com

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