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McMurtry has delighted generations with his witty and elegant prose. In "Literary Life, " the sequel to "Books, " McMurtry expounds on life on the private side: the trials and triumphs of being a writer.

"The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays"-- Provided by publisher.

A picture book biography of the children's book author shares insights into her life and enduring literary influence.

"Jacqueline Woodson, one of today's finest writers, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and...

"The definitive biography of one of the world's most beloved literary voices, showcasing a life as triumphant and inspiring as the stories she crafted"-- Provided by publisher.

"Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear--sometimes...

"Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou's debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey,...

Ann Patchett, author of State of Wonder, Run, and Bel Canto, examines her deepest commitments-- to writing, family, friends, dogs, books, and her husband-- creating a resonant portrait of her life.

"Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman [offers five pieces of practical advice to young writers as he] reflects on growing up with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer"--Provided by publisher.

The author offers a memoir in essays reflecting on her life. She describes her childhood, college years, path to finding her creative voice and becoming a writer, the ups and downs of living an unscripted life dedicated to art and adventure, and how she finally found her way home emotionally, artistically, and physically.