Marc Aronson: A writers’ personal mission brings excellence to the literature Aronson talks about the personal approach to writing nonfiction and the importance of crafting the language and structure of each book.
Margaret Peterson Haddix discusses her research process for writing books Digging into a subject in the hunt for details can yield fascinating finds, but also unreliable material.
Margarita Engle and the meaning of fireflies Author and poet Margarita Engle explains what fireflies symbolize to her.
Margarita Engle and the role of healing plants Author Margarita Engle explains why healing plants play an important role in her books.
Margarita Engle reads from "The Firefly Letters" Poet Margarita Engle reads an excerpt in Fredrika’s voice from The Firefly Letters.
Margarita Engle reads from "The Poet Slave of Cuba" Poet Margarita Engle reads an excerpt in Juan’s voice from The Poet Slave of Cuba.
Margarita Engle reads from "The Surrender Tree" Poet Margarita Engle reads an excerpt in Rosa’s voice from The Surrender Tree.
Margarita Engle reads from "Tropical Secrets" Poet Margarita Engle reads an excerpt in Daniel’s voice from Tropical Secrets.
