From the Publisher
Virginia Hamilton (1936-2002) changed children's
literature for generations of readers, bringing a
Faulknerian style of sophisticated and cutting-edge
writing to the world of books for young readers. Hamilton
was awarded the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honors, the
National Book Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the
Hans Christian Andersen Medal, and many more. Readers will
be enlightened by Hamilton's engaging, powerful, and witty
perspective on African American literature as well as her
own experiences as a writer and an American.
Strong-selling backlist:
ﾠﾠ
About the Editors
Arnold Adoff is the author of twenty-five books of poetry
for children and their older counterparts, including
Street Music, an ALA Notable Book, and Slow Dance Heart
Break Blues, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Among his
many other honors is the NTCE Award for Excellence in
Poetry for Children. Arnold was married to the late
Virginia Hamilton, and they have two children and one
grandchild. Kacy Cook has pursued several writing-related
paths for many years. Alongside her freelance writing
career, she edits magazines, newspapers, textbooks, and
various trade publications. In addition, Ms. Cook enjoys
writing books for young people, including Nuts, her
forthcoming novel for middle-grade readers. She has
contributed to Ohio Magazine and Ohioana Quarterly. She
lives in Columbus, Ohio.
Email Arnold Adoff
Official Website
Recent News Article
Recent Journal Article
