"Contemporary Authors: 1945 to the Present" by Adam Augustyn serves as a comprehensive reference work that profiles notable authors from diverse backgrounds whose works have shaped literature from the mid-20th century to today. The book includes biographical information, literary contributions, and critical insights into the authors' significance in contemporary literature. It showcases the evolution of writing styles and themes across various genres, emphasizing cultural and historical contexts. Readers can explore the lives of established and emerging writers, making it a valuable resource for students, scholars, and literature enthusiasts seeking to understand the landscape of modern authorship and their impact on society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Britannica Guide To Authors .

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-12th grade.

There are 360 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Rosen Education Service .