Junior Authors & Illustrators, Electronic Edition

The series recommended by Library Journal as "a first purchase for school and public libraries" is now available online!

Since the first volume was published in 1934, the Junior Authors & Illustrators series has been an essential source of information about the creators of books for children and young people. Now, all nine volumes in this series are available in a single database, delivering fast digital access to in-depth profiles, photographs, and bibliographies of works by and about authors and illustrators.

More than 2,100 profiles, each 700 to 1,400 words long.
Lively anecdotes, important observations, and an account of each author and artist’s career.
Photos accompany more than 90% of the entries.
Presents first person, autobiographical sketches in which authors and illustrators speak directly and naturally to young readers.
Lists best known works of each author and illustrator—an important aid for readers’ advisory.
Covers authors of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.
Each profile includes a bibliography of selected works by and about the subject.
Offers valuable insights for parents and educators seeking information on the books their children are reading.
Help with readers’ advisory, acquisitions decisions, and more—a perfect complement to your children’s and YA book collection.
Searchable by name (including pen name), title, keyword, and more.
New profiles added annually.