Algonquin Books First Words Earliest Writing Contemporary Authors Stephen King Amy Tan Hardcover

First Words Earliest Writing from Favorite Contemporary Authors edited by Paul Mandelbaum offers a unique glimpse into the childhood creativity of literary legends. This hardcover anthology features stories, poems, and sketches from 42 renowned authors including Stephen King, Amy Tan, Michael Crichton, and Margaret Atwood, showcasing their work from as young as age eight. It provides a fascinating look at the precocious beginnings of writers who would go on to shape modern literature, complete with early photographs and personal anecdotes about their first forays into storytelling.