Avi

This biography introduces readers to Avi, the Newbery Medal winning American author who wrote The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Crispin: The Cross of Lead, and other historical fiction tales. Readers will learn about Avis early struggle with disgraphia on the way to winning the Newbery and creating the Breakfast Serials and Authors Readers Theatre. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Avis childhood, education, and early influences. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Meet Avi	p. 4
A Family of Artists	p. 6
Struggles at School	p. 8
High School Hiccup	p. 10
Playwright in Training	p. 12
Settling Down	p. 14
A Writer at Last	p. 16
Honors and Awards	p. 18
New Directions	p. 20
Glossary	p. 22
Web Sites	p. 23
Index	p. 24
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