Commire, Anne, ed. Something About the Author. Vol. 27. Detroit: Gale Research, 1982. Presents two pages of autobiographical statement from Thrasher.

Crystal Thrasher, interviewed by Wenda Clement. Video-recording. Marion, IN: Indiana Wesleyan University, 1992. Presents an interview with Thrasher in her home in Huntington, Indiana, June 23,1992. Thrasher talks freely about herself and her writing.

Gillis, Ruth Jeannette. Indiana Books by Indiana Authors: A Guide to Children's Literature. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1990. Presents a short sketch of Thrasher and annotations for each of her novels.

Norton, Donna E. Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature. Columbus, IN: Charles Merrill, 1991. Norton discusses the powerful themes of personal dreams, physical and personal hardships, and the sustaining power of love and how they are achieved in Thrasher's novels.

Tarbert, Gary C , and Barbara Beach, eds. Children's Book Review Index: Master Cumulation, 1965-1984. Detroit: Gale Research, 1985. Provides citations...