Learn about South Carolina authors who write children's books!
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Have you ever wanted to read a book set in your own hometown? Chances are Idella Bodie would like to write one for you. Many of Idella's books are set in familiar places - Charleston, Lake Murray...
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Books by Idella Bodie: Secret of Telfair Inn A Hunt for Life's Extras: The Story of Archibald Rutledge The Mystery of the Pirates Treasure Stranded Ghost in the Capitol Whopper: A Novel South Carolina...
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Betsy Byars is an author of over 60 books for young people. Her book Summer of the Swans won the Newbery medal in 1971, and her works have been translated into nineteen different languages! Betsy and...
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Books by Betsy Byars: The Midnight Fox Trouble River The Summer of the Swans The House of Wings The Winged Colt of Casa Mia The 18th Emergency After the Goat Man The TV Kid The Pinballs The Cartoonist...
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Matt Christopher transformed his love for sports into the setting for his numerous books for young readers. Baseball, basketball, soccer, football, hockey, mountainbiking, snowboarding, tennis - you...
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Books by Matt Christopher: All-Star Fever Baseball Flyhawk Baseball Jokes and Riddles Baseball Pals The Basket Counts Catch that Pass Catcher with a Glass Arm Center Court Sting Challenge at Second...
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Tom Feelings describes himself as a "storyteller in picture form." Through his artwork, Tom allows the reader to discover diverse people, places, and events from around the world. Tom lived in Africa...
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Books illustrated by Tom Feelings: Soul Looks Back in Wonder Now Sheba Sings Jambo Means Hello Moja Means One The Middle Passage Tom feelings died on August 25, 2003. Learn more about Tom feelings and...
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Dinah Johnson is a children's book author and a professor of English who specializes in African-American children's literature. In Dinah Johnson's book, All Around Town, we experience the lives of...
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Books by Dinah Johnson: Quinnie Blue Sunday Week All Around Town Sitting Pretty: A Celebration of Black Dolls Learn more on Dinah Johnson's website.