"Donna Jo Napoli." In Children's Literature Review, Volume 51. Edited by Deborah J. Morad. Detroit: Gale, 1999, pp. 152-68.

Reprints excerpts from reviews and other commentary on Napoli's books. An introductory essay offers an overview of the author's life, major works, awards, and critical reputation.

DeCandido, GraceAnne A. Review of Sirena.

Booklist 25 (September 15, 1998): 221. The critic states: "This is a troublesome story that takes some time to get off the ground; but even flawed, Napoli's tale is rich in insight, fine language, and a look at truth told aslant."

Jones, J. Sydney. "Donna Jo Napoli." In Something about the Author, Volume 92.

Edited by Alan Hedblad. Detroit: Gale, 1997, pp. 161-66. A biography of Napoli featuring comments from the author and a sampling of reviewers' assessment of her work.

Review of Sirena. Publishers Weekly (November 2, 1998): 84. The commentator asserts: "Like its mermaid heroine, this uneven novel is something of a...