Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Rita Williams Garcia

Rita Williams-Garcia has authored picture books for young readers and novels for young adult and middle grade readers. Many of her books are rooted in recent American history. In this interview, you'll learn about the origins of her book One Crazy Summer, why Williams-Garcia always does deep research for her books, and what she does to push through writer's block. Watch the interview to learn more about her and read a short biography about her life. Includes an interview transcript and a selected list of her books.