"From childhood tragedies to failures and successes, this collective graphic biography captures the true-life stories that predated the careers of beloved authors. What makes a writer? What inspires them? Where do the stories come from? Sprinkled with writing wisdom and firsthand quotes, this book invites readers to wonder whether they might become the authors of the future." -- From the back cover.

Mark Twain -- Maya Angelou -- Dr. Seuss -- Sandra Cisneros -- Roald Dahl -- J. K. Rowling -- Gene Luen Yang -- Beatrix Potter -- C. S. Lewis -- Madeleine L'Engle.