Before They Were Authors

Written & illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle

Discover the childhoods that shaped literary legends in this inspiring graphic novel.

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64 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the formative years of literary icons like Maya Angelou and Roald Dahl in this vibrant graphic novel. Uncover the childhood dreams, challenges, and inspirations that fueled their creative journeys. With striking illustrations, this anthology invites young readers to see themselves in these stories and ponder their own potential to write. Dive into a world where imagination knows no bounds and creativity is celebrated through the lives of beloved authors. What sparks a writer's journey? Find out in this captivating collection.

From the publisher

This exciting debut in graphic novel format tells the childhood stories of literary legends including Maya Angelou, Roald Dahl, and Sandra Cisnernos. Perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World. What makes a writer? What inspires them? Where do their stories come from? Striking illustrations and a popular graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of literary legends and their childhoods. Featuring beloved authors such as Maya Angelou, C.S. Lewis, Gene Luen Yang and J.K. Rowling, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers. Children ages ten and up will see themselves in these humanized portraits and wonder if they, too, might have it in them to write. A celebration of creativity, this collective graphic biography is sprinkled throughout with writing wisdom and inspiring quotes.

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