About the Database: Something About the Author Online provides online access to all published volumes of Something About the Author and Something About the Author: Autobiography Series - two award winning series published by Gale that covers more than 210 volumes, 19,000 entries and 17,000 images covering authors and illustrators in the young adult and children's literature fields. Beyond basic biographical facts, this database includes essays written about the included authors and illustrators and the databse includes famous and lesser known authors and illustrators.
Critical Evaluation: Gale has created an online masterpiece in Something About the Author Online. Students, teachers, librarians and researchers will be well served by access to this database that goes beyond basic biographical facts and bibliographies to provide in depth analysis of authors and illustrators in the field. From first time authors to the literary giants of YA and children's literature, not many authors are excluded, and if you can't find the author or illustrator you're looking for, chances are you just have to wait for the next version to be published - and you probably won't even have to wait long. A valuable resource that should be a part of every library's database subscription.
Why is this Included: High school students will find this resource invaluable when it comes to writing reports on authors and illustrators and beyond the educational application, die hard fans will find new perspectives and insight about their favorites. A great database that has great value for teens in and out of the classroom.
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