Anne Bustard: Children's Author

February 7 Birthday: Charles Dickens

by Anne on February 7, 2010

Charles Dickens, author

Feb. 7, 1812-June 9, 1870

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Charles Dickens: The Man Who Had Great Expectations by Diane Stanley (HarperCollins, 1993)

Fans of A Christmas Carol will be especially interested in this biography of Dickens, who rose above his troubled childhood but never forgot it.

The New York Public Library hosts an online seminar by Kenneth Benson called Charles Dickens: The Life of the Author in six sessions.

February 7 Birthday: Laura Ingalls Wilder

by Anne on February 7, 2010

Laura Ingalls Wilder, author

Feb. 7, 1867-Feb. 10, 1957

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Laura Ingalls Wilder by Alexandra Wallner (Holiday House, 1997)

The story of the pioneer girl turned author is featured in this simple biography about the creator of the Little House books.

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum contains Wilder’s history, museum information and a link just for kids.