What Do Authors Do?

by Eileen Christelow (Author)

What Do Authors Do?
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
A humorous and instructive look at how authors develop their ideas into a book and then find a pub-lisher. Step-by-step, the author describes the dedication and patience that writing requires; the help supplied by friends, family, editors, designers, and printers; and the satisfaction of readers' appreciation. "Librarians and teachers introducing the writing process will find this title very useful." -- School Library Journal, starred review
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This lighthearted explanation of how books are created and produced combines "informative commentary with humorous, action-filled cartoons," said PW. Ages 5-8. (Aug.)

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"Librarians and teachers introducing the writing process will find this title very useful." School Library Journal, Starred
Eileen Christelow
Eileen Christelow has written and illustrated numerous best-selling picture books, including ten popular stories about the Five Little Monkeys, Letters from a Desperate Dog, and Vote! She lives with her husband in Dummerston, Vermont, and you can learn more about her life and work on her website, www.christelow.com, and on www.fivelittlemonkeys.com.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780395866214
Lexile Measure
340
Guided Reading Level
O
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
August 19, 1997
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
JNF029000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Language Arts | General
Library of Congress categories
Illustrators
Authorship
Authors
Children's literature
Book industries and trade

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