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Lukenbill, W. Bernard – 1975
In order to learn more about contemporary authors of children's books and their sociological views, a study was conducted of a randomly selected sample of 220 Canadian and American authors living in either Canada or the United States. Biographical data was collected from the reference source "Something About the Authors" concerning sex, social…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Behavior Patterns, Books
MacLachlan, Robert – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Author presents a character sketch of his wife, 1986 Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan. (DF)
Descriptors: Authors, Awards, Behavior Patterns, Childrens Literature
Hargraves, Richard – 1971
The Quinmester course "Shakespeare" is designed to bring out behavior patterns in characters revealed through dialogue in the plays of Shakespeare. Selections include sonnets, the romantic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the history play "Richard II," and the tragedy "Hamlet." The sonnets are analyzed…
Descriptors: Authors, Behavior Patterns, Characterization, Comedy
Kelly, Ernece B., Ed. – 1972
The 12 critiques and four essays in this volume offer the reader a rudimentary familiarity with the names of Third World writers and some of their outstanding work. This publication is intended as a catalyst for change in the selection and criticism of literary texts. As the 12 books reviewed here are typical, the critiques can lead to an…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Attitudes, Authors, Behavior Patterns
Hale, Robert D. – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Discusses various authors' experiences before student groups in school programs. (EL)
Descriptors: Authors, Behavior Patterns, Books, Childrens Literature