Gary D. Schmidt Non-Fiction books in order

Gary D. Schmidt Non-Fiction gathers eight books ranging from literary studies to biographical and scholarly works related to authors, saints, and children's literature.
Series · Non-Fiction · Literary Criticism · Biography · Children's Literature Studies

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Robert McCloskey 1990 Gary D. Schmidt Buy
2 Hugh Lofting 1992 Gary D. Schmidt Buy
3 Katherine Paterson 1994 Gary D. Schmidt Buy
4 The Iconography of the Mouth of Hell 1995 Gary D. Schmidt Buy
5 Robert Lawson 1997 Gary D. Schmidt Buy
6 William Bradford 1998 Gary D. Schmidt Buy
7 Saint Ciaran 2000 Gary D. Schmidt Buy
8 Edging the Boundaries of Children’s Literature 2001 Gary D. Schmidt Buy

Gary D. Schmidt’s nonfiction is notably different from the fiction most readers know him for. These books show his engagement with literary history, children’s literature, biography, and related scholarly subjects, giving a fuller picture of his work as both writer and critic.

For readers interested in the academic side of his career, this page is one of the most valuable on the site. It collects books that might otherwise be missed by readers who only know the novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Gary D. Schmidt Non-Fiction series?

There are eight books in the Gary D. Schmidt Non-Fiction series, published between 1990 and 2001.

What is the first book in the Gary D. Schmidt Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Gary D. Schmidt Non-Fiction series is Robert McCloskey, published in 1990.

What kind of nonfiction does Gary D. Schmidt write?

Gary D. Schmidt’s nonfiction includes literary criticism, author studies, biography, and books about children’s literature. This page is especially useful for readers interested in his academic and scholarly work alongside his fiction.

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