A list of hundred history-making ethnic women who have created history in their respective fields and become successful writers is presented. The list includes Alma Flor Ada, Julia Alvarez and Oprah Winfrey.

This article presents the how the author came about writing nonfiction novels. Here, he described some of his works and how he wanted to do it following his own compass, not handcuffed to the realities of an actual person. He discovered that book making was like pistachio nuts: one leaves you yearning for more.

Chuck Richards, author/illustrator of "Jungle Gym Jitters," shares his views on art education and artistic process. Details on how Richards moved from creating art for adult audiences to creating his picture book for children are presented.