“There is nothing more valuable than the printed word,” expressed Margaret Peterson Haddix. Haddix’s words state that she loves to read and write not only now, but also when she was younger. Haddix is mostly known for writing about the future, something hidden, or illegal. After taking a look at the life and work of Margaret Peterson Haddix, it is apparent that this writer deserves recognition as a profound American author. Margaret Peterson Haddix grew up living a prosperous life. Haddix was born on April 9, 1964 at the Washington Court House in Ohio (Margaret Peterson Haddix). Haddix went to college to fulfill her dream to become a writer. After college, she worked as a newspaper copy editor in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Margaret Haddix Biography). Haddix wanted something more to do with writing. She moved to Indianapolis and became a newspaper reporter (Margaret Haddix Biography). Margaret Peterson Haddix is an influential writer. With guidance from one of her professors she obtained newspaper internships (Ohio Reading Road Trip). She strived to her goal of writing. With the help of her husband Doug and children, Meredith and Conner she was …show more content…
Her first book published was; Running Out of Time in 1995, published by the Simon and Schuster Adult Publishing (Margaret Haddix Biography). One of her more popular series is the Shadow Children Series. Among the Hidden is the first book written in this series. Published January 1, 1998 by Simon and Schuster Adult Publishing (Margaret Haddix Biography). A book that was not very popular of hers when it was written is Double Identity. Published January 1, 2005 by Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing (Margaret Haddix Biography).In addition to The Shadow Children Series another popular series written by Haddix is The Missing Series. The first book in The Missing Series is Found. Published on April 22, 2008 by Simon and Schuster Adult Publishing (Margaret Haddix
Margaret Peterson sets her cliffhanger mystery book, Haddix: The Missing Found, in a modest neighborhood in Ohio. This book is in first person point of view, being told by the main character, Jonah Skidmore. The tone is fearful because Jonah voices his fears to his friend, Chip, multiples times throughout the story and usually has a fearful attitude when trying to overcome obstacles. Haddix: The Missing Found, is about a group of famous children from history who were stolen by futuristic time travelers and sent back to the 21st century as babies. These babies were soon adopted by random families around the world, and had a normal life. However, when they got to be around 13 years old, they start to get threatening letters sent to them telling them that they are, “one of the missing” (Peterson 20). These kids proceed to venture on a journey to find the person who is sending these creepy letters, and go through many obstacle along the way. Overall, I thought that Haddix: The Missing Found was a great read because it was very mysterious and kept me guessing the whole time I was reading, and I found that the characters were really relatable.
Anne Moody's story is one of success filled with setbacks and depression. Her life had a great importance because without her, and many others, involvement in the civil rights movement it would have not occurred with such power and force. An issue that is suppressing so many people needs to be addressed with strength, dedication, and determination, all qualities that Anne Moody strived in. With her exhaustion illustrated at the end of her book, the reader understands her doubt of all of her hard work. Yet the reader has an outside perspective and knows that Anne tells a story of success. It is all her struggles and depression that makes her story that much more powerful and ending with the greatest results of Civil Rights and Voting Rights for her and all African Americans.
Words can have a profound, meaningful impact that may alter, shift, and even end lives. In “Create Dangerously”, Edwidge Danticat reveals how words crafted her reality and identity as a woman who lived through a dictatorship. “Create Dangerously” is a nonfiction essay and memoir that focuses on the impact of literature not only in dire times, but in everyday life. Through the use of detail, allusions, and vivid recounting of the past in her writing, Danticat reveals importance and valor of creating art in times where art is a death sentence, and how this belief shaped her identity.
Harriet Beecher was always a good writer, even when she was young. When she was young, she won an essay contest. Besides winning essay contests, she also wrote an essay for her high school graduation. In the future, writing would be her life. She married her husband Calvin Stowe and to help finance her poor family, wrote articles to make money. What she didn’t know was that one day her writing would make a huge impact in America and also around the world(Haugen 20-32).
Wells, Colin. "A Lesson Before Dying." Literature and Its Times Supplement 1: Profiles of 300 Notable Literary Works and the Historical Events that Influenced Them. Joyce Moss. Vol. 2: The Great Depression and the New Deal to Future Times (1930s -). Detroit: Gale, 2003. 249-258. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 12 Mar. 2014.
When a writer starts his work, most often than not, they think of ways they can catch their reader’s attention, but more importantly, how to awake emotions within them. They want to stand out from the rest and to do so, they must swim against the social trend that marks a specific society. That will make them significant; the way they write, how they make a reader feel, the specific way they write, and the devotion they have for their work. Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgard Allan Poe influenced significantly the American literary canon with their styles, themes, and forms, making them three important writers in America.
Born in 1945, Suzanne Jurmain is the author of Freedom’s Sons. After completing high school in New York, Suzanne attended University of California where she would receive her Bachelor of Arts. In 1949 at the age of 4, Suzanne Jurmain became an actress. She was on the TV guide in Los Angeles, California and in 1966 she would become an assistant editor. She was known for writing several books, such as, From Trunk to Tail, Once upon a Horse, Freedom’s Sons, and The Forbidden Schoolhouse. In 2005 Suzanne received a Golden Kite award. Suzanne Jermain was good at reading in school. One thing she could never excel in was math. She was an editor, museum tour guide, and actress until she would settle on the perfect job, writing children books. Suzanne
During the ride home from the teatime meeting, Margaret and a number of aspiring authors chatted about the evening's events and it was asked of Margaret why she hadn't given her book to Mr. Latham. She admitted that her writing wasn't any good and that she was ashamed of it. One of the writers remarked that she didn't think Margaret took life seriously enough to become a successful novelist, and found fault that the manuscript had never been rejected by a publisher. "I've been refused by the very best publishers. But my book is grand," she told Margaret. "Everybody says it will win the Pulitzer Prize. But, Peggy, I think you are wasting your time trying. You really aren't the type."
Willa Cather is perceived as one of the most outstanding American authors of the twentieth century. Although she became very successful, her writing years did not start with ease as she had trouble supporting herself through her writings. Cather drew from experience to make herself a better writer. This essay covers a portion of her life as a writer and what led her to becoming a well-known author.
Margaret Fuller was born on May 23, 1810, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her father, Timothy Fuller, was a lawyer and a representative of congress for eight years. Margaret received her education both from home and the Boston Lyceum for Young Ladies. She had a thirst for knowledge, and was less interested in more conventional pursuits that were expected of women.
Margaret Atwood has had a very interesting childhood where she grew up in two different places and learnt a lot from both of her parents (about.com, Margret Atwood). Margaret Atwood lived within the wilderness of Ontario, Canada until she was 11 (about.com, Margret Atwood). She then moved to Toronto where she did her university education at Radiclffe Collage and the University of Toronto (Bio. True Story Margret Atwood). After this education, she did her post graduate degree in Harvard USA. However, her writing career had taken off long before her collage education. Margaret Atwood took up writing at the age of just 6 years old and decided to pursue her writing career when she was 16 (about.com Margaret Atwood). As a result she grew up into being a very successful writer. She won the ‘Governor General’ award for her poem collection ‘The Circle Game’ and the ‘Book Prize’ in 2000 (Bio. True Story Margaret Atwood). However winning these awards was not an easy task. She has a unique vision within her poems that ties in greatly with her childhood and parents.
Gilbert, Sandra M., and Susan Gubar. The Madwoman in the Attic: the Woman Writer and the Nineteenth-century Literary Imagination. New Haven: Yale UP, 2000. Print.
In a great essence, John Green changed the way authors are respected in the game of writing. He managed to stabilize his popularity, capture the hearts of fans from every background, and deliver influential works of literature that top standardized goals today. Whether it be helping charities with web projects or swaying minds, Green’s inspiration continually effects the 20th century’s today.
Margaret Fuller was a woman’s rights activist, a writer, and a literary critic. She is best known for her feminist writing and literary criticism in 19th century America. She was born May 23, 1810 in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts. She was entwined with intellectuals around Massachusetts, including Ralph Waldo Emerson. Later, Fuller conducted “conversations” with prominent intellectuals of the day and starting the journal The Dial, a transcendentalist magazine.
“A Tale Intended to be After the Fact…” is how Stephan Crane introduced his harrowing story, “The Open Boat,” but this statement also shows that history influences American Literature. Throughout history, there has been a connection among literary works from different periods. The connection is that History, current events, and social events have influenced American Literature. Authors, their literary works, and the specific writing styles; are affected and influenced by the world around them. Authors have long used experiences they have lived through and/or taken out of history to help shape and express in their works. Writing styles are also affected by the current trends and opinions of the period they represent. By reading American Literature, we have seen the inhumane treatment of slaves, we have seen the destruction caused by wars, and we have seen the devastation of eras such as The Great Depression.