Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Origins of Story: On Writing for Children |
1999 |
Gregory Maguire |
Buy |
| 2 |
Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation |
2009 |
Gregory Maguire |
Buy |
Gregory Maguire’s non-fiction reflects his academic career in children’s literature. Origins of Story: On Writing for Children (1999) draws on his years teaching at Simmons College and co-directing Children’s Literature New England. Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation (2009) is a tribute to the illustrator behind Where the Wild Things Are.
Both books come from Maguire’s deep engagement with children’s literature as a scholar, teacher, and practitioner, not just as a novelist.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Gregory Maguire Non-Fiction series?
There are 2 books in the Gregory Maguire Non-Fiction series, published between 1999 and 2009.
What is the first book in the Gregory Maguire Non-Fiction series?
The first book in the Gregory Maguire Non-Fiction series is Origins of Story: On Writing for Children, published in 1999.
What non-fiction has Gregory Maguire written?
Gregory Maguire has written two non-fiction books: Origins of Story: On Writing for Children (1999), drawing on his academic background in children’s literature, and Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation (2009), about the illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are.