The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

Chris Van Allsburg (born June 18, 1949) is an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He has won two Caldecott Medals for U.S. picture book illustration, for Jumanji (1981) and The Polar Express (1985), both of which he also wrote; both were later adapted as successful motion pictures. He was also a Caldecott runner-up in 1980 for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. For his contribution as a children's illustrator, he was a 1986 U.S. nominee for the biennial International Hans Christian And...

From his website: Cory Doctorow (craphound.com) is a science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger -- the co-editor of Boing Boing (boingboing.net) and the author of the bestselling Tor Teens/HarperCollins UK novel LITTLE BROTHER. He is the former European director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and co-founded the UK Open Rights Group. Born in Toronto, Canada, he now lives in London. 2 Creative Commons-licensed photos: cindiann: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trucolorsfly/26...

Gregory Maguire is an American novelist born in Albany, New York, in 1954. He studied at the University at Albany, Simmons University and Tufts University. His first novel, The Lightning Time, appeared in 1978. Wicked (1995), his first novel for adults, retells The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from the point of view of the Wicked Witch of the West and became the basis of the Broadway musical and a two-part film adaptation. He has written many further novels for adults and children that reimagine class...

Jon Scieszka was born in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest of six sons born to Shirly Scieszka, a Registered Nurse, and Louis Scieszka, an elementary school principal. He attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana and graduated in three years. He then studied both English and science at Albion College, and in 1976 he received a B.A. in writing. He went on to Columbia University's writing program, and in 1980 he received a Master of Fine Arts degree. After graduating, Scieszka held several j...

American cartoonist, screenwriter and playwright

Kate DiCamillo is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning The Tale of Despereaux. She writes wonderful stories for young readers, often with a touch of magic and adventure.

Linda Sue Park is the author of A Long Walk to Water, a powerful historical novel for young readers. Her work often explores themes of courage and resilience.

Lois Lowry (née Hammersberg; born March 20, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American writer of children's and young adult fiction. She is the author of more than thirty books, including The Giver Quartet, Number the Stars, and the Anastasia Krupnik series, and is known for tackling difficult subject matter — racism, terminal illness, the Holocaust, and dystopian futures — for young readers. Lowry has won the Newbery Medal twice, for Number the Stars (1990) and The Giver (1994). Her book Gooney...

Louis Sachar is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning novel Holes, a story that blends mystery and adventure with a healthy dose of humor. He's a master at creating memorable characters and imaginative worlds that readers of all ages can get lost in.

M.T. Anderson is the author behind the imaginative The Chronicles of Harris Burdick. He's known for his unique blend of mystery and storytelling that sparks the imagination.

Sherman J. Alexie, Jr., was born in October 1966. A Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian, he grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Wellpinit, WA, about 50 miles northwest of Spokane, WA. Alexie has published 18 books to date. Alexie is an award-winning and prolific author and occasional comedian. Much of his writing draws on his experiences as a modern Native American. Sherman's best known works include The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, Smoke Signals, and The Absolutely True Diary...

Tabitha King is the author behind the intriguing collection, The Chronicles of Harris Burdick. Her work often sparks the imagination with its unique blend of mystery and wonder.

Walter Dean Myers was a celebrated author whose work often explored the experiences of young people. He is known for his contributions to educational literature, including the Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes series.