Veronica Roth: Author of the Divergent Trilogy

by Lori Mortensen

Overview

Readers will learn about the life and works of Veronica Roth. This young adult author’s life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Divergent trilogy is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author’s writing process and what inspires her to write. What’s next for this author and other interesting details are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515713357
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Famous Female Authors Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	841,672
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Lori Mortensen is a multi-published children’s author who writes fiction and nonfiction on all sorts of subjects. When she’s not plunking away at the keyboard, she enjoys making cheesy bread rolls, gardening, and hanging out with her family at their home in northern California.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Marshmallow Madness 4

Chapter 2 "Boredom Is Not Allowed" 6

Chapter 3 Writing Divergent 10

Chapter 4 From Pitched to Published 16

Chapter 5 Life as a Best Seller 22

Chapter 6 What's Next? 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

• Readers get the inside scoop on their favorite authors • Covers the current hottest young adult writers • Discusses their childhoods, early lives, and what led to their success • Readers will learn what inspires these authors and their writing processes • Includes what next for these best-selling authors