A Newbery Halloween

Beverly Cleary is a beloved author whose stories have delighted young readers for generations. She's the creator of the Ramona Quimby series and the adventurous tales of Ralph S. Mouse, like Runaway Ralph. Her books are known for their humor and relatable characters.

Charles Waugh is an author who knows his way around a good scare. He's the editor behind Great American Ghost Stories and a contributor to Asimov's Ghosts, showing a clear knack for the spooky and the speculative. If you're looking for tales that will send a shiver down your spine, Waugh's collections are a solid bet.

Eleanor Estes was a children’s librarian who turned her own childhood memories into classic stories for young readers. She is the author of The Hundred Dresses and contributed to the collection A Newbery Halloween. Her writing focuses on the everyday lives and honest feelings of children.

Lloyd Alexander is the author of the beloved Chronicles of Prydain series, starting with The Book of Three. He's a master storyteller, known for his engaging fantasy adventures that often explore themes of courage and self-discovery.

Martin Harry Greenberg (March 1, 1941 – June 25, 2011) was an American academic and anthologist in many genres, including mysteries and horror, but especially in speculative fiction. In all, he compiled 1,298 anthologies and commissioned over 8,200 original short stories. He founded Tekno Books, a packager of more than 2000 published books. He was also a co-founder of the Sci-Fi Channel. Greenberg was also an expert in terrorism and the Middle East. He was a longtime friend, colleague and busine...