Author: A True Story

By sharing her own struggles as a child and later as a successful author, Helen Lester demonstrates that hurdles are part of the process. She uses her unique ability to laugh at her mistakes to create both a guide for young writers and an amusing personal story of the disappointments and triumphs of a writer's life. "It's a delightful, jolly romp that should find a wide and appreciative audience." -- School Library Journal, starred review