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Fat: A Love Story For Further Reference

Andersen, Beth E. Voice of Youth Advocates 10 (December 1987): 239. In this review, Andersen argues that Love Is the Crooked Thing is not suited to the publisher's targeted age (twelveyear-olds).

Children's Literature Review. Vol. 3. Edited by Gerard J. Senick. Detroit: Gale Research, 1978: 213-220. This article includes a brief introduction to Wersba's work as well as lengthy excerpts from numerous reviews.

Commire, Anne, ed. Something About the Author. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale Research, 1971: 224-225. In addition to a listing of biographical information, this piece quotes Wersba talking about her background and goals.

Contemporary Authors, New Revision Series. Vol. 16. Detroit: Gale Research, 1986: 430-431. This segment lists information on Wersba's career and gives a short commentary on themes in her books.

Janeczko, Paul. "An Interview with Barbara Wersba." English Journal (November 1976): 20-21. In a fascinating interview, Wersba discusses...
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