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.

Mark Twain -- Maya Angelou -- Dr. Seuss -- Sandra Cisneros -- Roald Dahl -- J.K. Rowling -- Gene Luen Yang -- Beatrix Potter -- C.S. Lewis -- Madeleine L'Engle.