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Willa : the story of Willa Cather, an American writer / Amy Ehrlich ; illustrated by Wendell Minor.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: American women writers seriesPublisher: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2016]Copyright date: © 2016Edition: First editionDescription: 65 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780689865732
  • 0689865732
Other title:
  • Willa
  • Story of Willa Cather, an American writer
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "A chapter book biography of Willa Cather, an American novelist"-- Provided by publisher.Summary: Willa Cather’s life was a true American success story. A pioneer and determined spirit, Willa didn’t let anything stand in her way. She refused to be discouraged by the fact that in the 1880s women hadn’t written before, because she had many ideas to share. By becoming a trailblazer and following her heart, Willa Cather is remembered today as one of the greatest American writers in history.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography Cather, W. E33 Available 33111008556652
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography Cather, W. E33 Checked out 06/26/2024 33111008477099
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"Captivating..." - Booklist

From award-winning author Amy Ehrlich comes an illustrated biography of Willa Cather, one of America's greatest and most beloved writers.

Willa Cather's life was a true American success story. A pioneer and determined spirit, Willa didn't let anything stand in her way. She refused to be discouraged by the fact that in the 1880s women hadn't written before, because she had many ideas to share. By becoming a trailblazer and following her heart, Willa Cather is remembered today as one of the greatest American writers in history.

Filled with captivating and historically accurate details, as well as gorgeous illustrations by Wendell Minor, this illustrated chapter book is ideal nonfiction for middle graders.

"A chapter book biography of Willa Cather, an American novelist"-- Provided by publisher.

"A Paula Wiseman book"

Includes bibliographical references.

Willa Cather’s life was a true American success story. A pioneer and determined spirit, Willa didn’t let anything stand in her way. She refused to be discouraged by the fact that in the 1880s women hadn’t written before, because she had many ideas to share. By becoming a trailblazer and following her heart, Willa Cather is remembered today as one of the greatest American writers in history.

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