About this database

Covers the lives and works of authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults. Entries typically cover: personal life, career, writings, works in progress, adaptations, and additional sources. Corresponds to the printed Something About the Author, the main series, and Something About the Author: Autobiography Series: more than 210 volumes; over 19,000 entries; and nearly 17,000 images.

Coverage
Summary: 
Covers the lives and works of authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults.
Content Types: 
  • Biographies
Dates: 
1971-present