Donald R. Gallo

Stories about journeys have interested readers since the beginning of language, says Donald R. Gallo of DESTINATION UNEXPECTED, his critically acclaimed anthology of short stories by prominent writers of young adult fiction. "Arriving at the destination is the goal, certainly, but the experiences during the journey itself are what transform the character. The most important experiences are often those not expected." With more than a dozen anthologies to his credit, Don Gallo has garnered a reputation as the godfather of YA short stories. He was initially drawn to the genre back in 1980, when he realized that junior and senior high schools across the country taught required units on short stories, but that virtually none of the stories students were asked to read were by authors who wrote specifically for teenagers. His first, ground-breaking anthology of YA short stories, SIXTEEN, featuring some of the top authors in the field, was recognized by the American Library Association as one of the 100 Best Books for Young Adults published between 1966 and 1999. Since then, Don Gallo has edited a number of short story anthologies for teens, including the highly regarded FIRST CROSSING and WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?. Among the numerous awards he has received is the ALAN Award for Outstanding Contributions to Young Adult Literature. A former junior high school teacher and university professor of English, Don Gallo currently spends his time as an editor, author, workshop presenter, and interviewer of famous authors. He also likes to read, travel, garden, cook, and take photographs. The father of two, he lives with his wife in Solon, Ohio.

Kim Gamble

Illustrator of many children's books such as 'Victor's Quest'.

Jamila Gavin

Author of Coram Boy, winner of the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award.

Michelle Gayle

Michelle Gayle's career has spanned TV, theatre, film and music. She is best known for her TV appearances, which began in the 1980s with children's drama Grange Hill, followed by EastEnders, before she moved over to a glittering pop career that saw her achieve six top 20 hits and sell a million records, most successfully 1994 single "Sweetness". Pride and Premiership is her first novel.

Ricky Gervais

Iassen Ghiuselev

Nikki Giovanni

Author of On My Journey Now, an insightful study into the power of song throughout African-American history.,Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr., born in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over the past thirty years, Giovanni's outspokenness, in both her writing and in person, has brought the eyes of the world upon her. One of the most widely read American poets, she prides herself on being "a Black American, a daughter, a mother, a professor of English." Giovanni remains as determined and committed as ever to the fight for civil rights and equality. Always insisting on presenting the truth as she sees it, she has maintained a prominent place as a strong voice of the Black community. Her focus is on the individual, specifically on the power one has to make a difference in oneself and thus in the lives of others. Nikki Giovanni has written more than two dozen books, including volumes of poetry, illustrated children's books, and three collections of essays. Her book RACISM 101 includes bold, controversial essays about the situation of Americans on all sides of various race issues. She has received twenty-one honorary doctorates and a host of awards, including "Woman of the Year" awards from three different magazines, EBONY in 1970, MADEMOISELLE in 1971, and LADIES' HOME JOURNAL in 1971, as well as Governors' Awards in the Arts from both Tennessee and Virginia. Her three most recent volumes of poetry, LOVE POEMS; BLUES: FOR ALL THE CHANGES; and QUILTING THE BLACK-EYED PEA: POEMS AND NOT QUITE POEMS; were winners of NAACP Image Awards, in 1998, 2000, and 2003. Since 1987, she has taught writing and literature at Virginia Tech, where she is a University Distinguished Professor. As a devoted and passionate writer, teacher, and speaker, she inspires not only her students but also readers and audiences nationwide. The NIKKI GIOVANNI POETRY COLLECTION, a spoken-word CD, was nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award. In 2005, Nikki Giovanni was selected by Oprah Winfrey as a member of an elite group of African-American women who have strongly inspired American culture, the arts, and Winfrey herself as leaders, or "legends" in their time.

Libby Gleeson

Australian author of Cuddle Time.

Debi Gliori

Author-illustrator of When I'm Big and other books for younger children about the irritating problems faced by all children, such as early bedtimes and younger siblings.