American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Joan Didion
A biography of author Joan Didion, a novelist and screenwriter with a penetrating eye for social observation. She received the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Truman Capote
The creator of the "nonfiction novel," Truman Capote, who established his career as a Southern gothic writer, crossed the line between journalism and fiction. This biography provides his background and information about his writing and...