Funny business : conversations with writers of comedy / compiled and edited by Leonard S. Marcus.

Other author Marcus, Leonard S., 1950- compiler, editor.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSomerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, ©2009.
Description214 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Children's stories, American--Bio-bibliography. --Juvenile literature.
Children's stories, English--Bio-bibliography. --Juvenile literature.
Authors, American--20th century. --Interviews. --Juvenile literature.
Authors, English--20th century. --Interviews. --Juvenile literature.
Humorous stories--Authorship. --Juvenile literature.
Children's stories--Authorship. --Juvenile literature.

Contents Judy Blume -- Beverly Cleary -- Sharon Creech -- Christopher Paul Curtis -- Anne Fine -- Daniel Handler -- Carl Hiaasen -- Norton Juster -- Dick King-Smith -- Hilary McKay -- Daniel Pinkwater -- Louis Sachar -- Jon Scieszka.
Abstract The thirteen interviews that compose this collection are full of insights from the authors of humorous books for young readers, including Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Christopher Paul Curtis, and others.
Local noteLittle-350727--305131037184-
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Awards noteA Junior Library Guild selection
LCCN 2008024231
ISBN9780763632540 (reinforced)
ISBN0763632546 (reinforced)
Stock numberJunior Library Guild http://www.juniorlibraryguild.com