An easy-to-use source for librarians, students, and other researchers, each volume in this series provides illustrated biographical profiles of approximately 75 childrens authors and artists. This critically acclaimed series covers more than 12, 000 individuals, ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries typically cover personal life, career, writings, works in progress, adaptations, and additional sources. A cumulative author index is included in each odd-numbered volume.