In this chapter you will:

A Perspective on Biography

• Identify recent trends in the publishing of historical fiction and biography.
• Learn the distinction between an authentic and a fictionalized biography.
• Learn what is meant by biographical fiction.
• Read about trends in recent biographical writing.
• Learn the "Guidelines for Evaluating Juvenile Biography."
• Distinguish the differences among these types of biographical writing: picture books, simplified, partial, complete, collective, and autobiographical.