Presents information about the lives and works of 250 writers of works for young people.

Includes index.

v. 1. Adams, Douglas - Brooks, Terry -- v. 2. Bruchac, Joseph - Dickins, Charles -- v. 3. Dickinson, Emily - Hahn, Mary Dowling -- v. 4. Hall, Lynn - Knowles, John -- v. 5. Koertge, Ron - Meyer, Caroline -- v. 6. Miklowitz, Gloria - Rodowsky, Colby -- v. 7. Rylant, Cynthia - Temple, Frances -- v. 8. Thesman, Jean - Zindel, Paul.