Aswell, Joanne. School Library Journal (November 1988): 133-34. A mixed review of Just Be Gorgeous that describes Jeffrey as a "truly sympathetic and tragically lovable character" but finds the characterization of Heidi to be much less convincing.

"Barbara Wersba." In Authors and Artists for Young Adults, Volume 30. Detroit: Gale, 1999, pp. 159-67. Provides a critical overview of Wersba's works, with quotes from various review sources.

"Barbara Wersba." In Something about the Author Autobiography Series, Volume 2.

Detroit: Gale, 1986, pp. 293-304. A lengthy self-portrait of the author as a person and creative artist.

Eaglen, Audrey. "Wersba, Barbara." In Twentieth-Century Children's Writers, 3rd edition. Chicago: St. James Press, 1989, p.

1026. A brief critical survey of Wersba's books, focusing on her young adult titles.

Janeczko, Paul. "An Interview with Barbara Wersba." English Journal (November 1976): 20-21. Provides Wersba's perspective on life and her "tendency to see sadness in the world," as well...