Bernheimer, Kate. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Women Writers Explore their Favorite Fairy Tales. New York: Anchor Books, 1998.

Twenty-five contemporary women writers discuss how traditional fairy tales affect women. The essays are scholarly and include how fairy tales influence self-esteem and emotion.

Bettelheim, Bruno. The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales.

New York: Vintage Books, 1975. Bettelheim, a child psychologist, discusses the value of fairy tales. He focuses on their timeless themes and how these stories educate children and mold their emotional selves.

"Maguire, Gregory." In Authors and Artists for Young Adults, Volume 22. Detroit: Gale Research, 1997. This series gives a lengthy profile of the author's life and work and includes quotes from the author as well as a list of works cited.

"Maguire, Gregory." In Something about the Author, vols 28 and 84. Detroit: Gale Research, 1982 and 1996. Author profile as well as quotes from...