Seeking dead professors
Laurence Yep's freelance writing didn't offer a steady paycheck. This worried his father, who went to great lengths to find him work.
Corner grocery store
Laurence Yep learned self-discipline early in life, while helping his father at their corner grocery store.
Little-known stories about famous people
Pam Muñoz Ryan dsescribes some of her female protagonists.
A head start
Pam Muñoz Ryan started developing her writing skills before she even considered becoming a writer.
Farm labor camps
In this video clip, Pam Muñoz Ryan explains where her mother was born.
Dumplings and enchiladas
Pam Muñoz Ryan recalls what it was like growing up in a big, multicultural family.
A basket full of books
While in fifth grade, this future author made frequent trips to the public library.
Cool character
Uma recalls one student's thoughts about her portrayal of a "cool character" in "The Grand Plan to Fix Everything."
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The right age
Uma talks about the years of childhood that resonate with us as adults and why the ages of 8-12 are such years for her.
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Bollywood
Uma explains why she wanted to write a book that celebrates Bollywood.
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