by Helen Lester (Author)
So begins the story of Helen Lester, author of Tacky the Penguin and many other popular books for children. By sharing her struggles as a child and later as a successful author, she demonstrates that hurdles are part of the process. She even gives writing tips, such as keeping a "fizzle box." Helen Lester uses her unique ability to laugh at her mistakes to create both a guide for young writers and an amusing personal story of the disappointments and triumphs of a writer's life.
Author Biography
Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in New York. Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have collaborated on many funny and popular books for children, including the stories starring Tacky the Penguin, Wodney Wat, and the new Laugh-Along Series.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.15 x 8.02 x 7.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 26, 2002
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Author: A True Story
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
