The winner of the 1986 Boston Globe-Horn Book award for nonfiction discusses her work. (FL)

Describes in brief some of the personal background of Beverly Cleary and attempts to portray some of the attributes of her writing that have made her popular with two generations of readers. (CRH)

A noted writer of historical biographies for children describes her attempts to get "inside" historical personages by studying the times in which they lived. (RBW)

Describes Bertha Mahony's founding of "Horn Book" and records a part of her philosophy regarding books. (CRH)

Describes the fusion of feelings and events that goes into writing for children. (EL)

Relates the process by which books are reviewed and selected for review by the writing staff of the "Horn Book Magazine." (CRH)

Cormier relates his motivations and thoughts relating to his writing a sequel to "The Chocolate War." (CRH)

Recounts a visit to the Provensens' farm, where they gather much of the inspiration for their children's picture books, and describes their working areas, the nature of their collaboration, and several of their latest projects. (CRH)

Reprints the text of the Provensens' Caldecott medal acceptance speech in which they describe their early interest in libraries and literature, the collaborative aspect of their work, and their current interest in aviation. (CRH)

Discusses the writer as critic and criticism in the world of children's books. Argues that the best of children's literature deserves all the searchings and reflections that can be devoted to it. (EL)

Howe describes the creative writer's responsibility as writing from his or her own inner person or truest self to the inner person of the reader. (CRH)

In a reprinted speech, DeJong relates key incidents and times in his life that contributed to his writing career and helped shape the themes found in his works. (CRH)

Disagrees with the attributes two critics give to nonfiction. Stresses presenting the complexity of the world without analyzing it. (EL)

Describes the method of composition employed by E. B. White for his third novel, and details his extensive preparatory research on trumpeter swans and his laborious rewriting of his manuscript. (RBW)

Relates the story of how Glen Rounds, author and illustrator, came to work at Holiday House Publishing Company. (CRH)