Anderson, Beth E. Review of Love Is the Crooked Thing. Voice of Youth Advocates (December 1987): 239. Brief negative review criticizes the book's view of sexuality, calling it "reader titillation at its worst."

"Barbara Wersba." In Authors and Artists for Young Adults, vol. 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, vol. 2. Detroit: Gale, 1986, pp. 293-304. This is an extensive self-portrait of the author as a person and a creative artist.

Eaglen, Audrey. "Wersba, Barbara." Twentieth Century Children's Writers, 3rd ed.

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 as her...