First published 1989
Six renowned children's authors reflect on how their own formative years shaped their iconic stories. From schoolyard misadventures to family secrets, these intimate essays reveal the personal experiences that gave birth to timeless characters and worlds. Honest and humorous, "The Worlds of Childhood" unlocks the magic portal between an author's inner child and the universal truths that captivate young readers.
Genres: 20th-century, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age
213 pages · Hardcover · Houghton Mifflin Company