Young adult fiction
Found in 363 Collections and/or Records:
“Gail Sheehy Focus Group”– correspondence, undated
Material consists mainly of “working files for children’s books now in print”. Research material consists of newspaper clippings, information from the internet, and photocopies from various books and other sources. In a few instances, original file folders were kept because of notes or other writings that appear on them. Folder 20 has been flagged for sensitive material.
Galley proof “fourth pass", January 12, 2009
The largest of the series, it consists of correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, book production, publicity, promotional, and awards for The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and the The Last Olympian.
General Correspondence, 2005-2007, undated
Golden Apple with stand for the Iowa Teen Award, 2009
The largest of the series, it consists of correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, book production, publicity, promotional, and awards for The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and the The Last Olympian.
"Great African Americans", undated
Material donated from Alter's files; items include magazines, writer contracts, reviews, newspaper clippings, limited correspondence, and some research material. All original folder titles appear in quotation marks.
Helen to Riordan “I’m delighted to enclose a finished copy of the UK edition which was published on 5th May.” Discusses the publication of the novel. , undated
The largest of the series, it consists of correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, book production, publicity, promotional, and awards for The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and the The Last Olympian.
"Henrietta King", undated
Material donated from Alter's files; items include magazines, writer contracts, reviews, newspaper clippings, limited correspondence, and some research material. All original folder titles appear in quotation marks.
Hyperion Books for Children; “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series poster, undated
This series consists of numerous news clippings based on the Riordan and his novels, posters for the movies and for Riordan-related events, and framed photographs.
“Illinois”– notes, correspondence, research material and draft with notes, undated
Material consists mainly of “working files for children’s books now in print”. Research material consists of newspaper clippings, information from the internet, and photocopies from various books and other sources. In a few instances, original file folders were kept because of notes or other writings that appear on them. Folder 20 has been flagged for sensitive material.
Incomplete “untitled” typed manuscript, a sequel to “So Far from Paradise”, undated
Materials pertaining to the writing career of Judy Alter
Issues of “Texas Co-Op Power”, featuring Alter’s “Footnotes” column, undated
This addition to Alter’s collection includes a draft of The Perfect Coed, and various magazines in which her articles have been featured such as Louis L’amour Western Magazine, Texas Co-Op Power, and Roundup Magazine.
Jefferson Middle School’s Mythology Bee Winner, Julia Maloney. Contains letters from the student, her parents, photos of Greece, and PowerPoint delivered to Riordan, 2009
This series is the second largest and includes letters, artwork, and pictures from students and fans.
Jennifer Besser to Riordan. 1 p. “I hope this finds you very well! Enclosed please find your advanced reading...” Discusses the production of the novel, November 9, 2004
The largest of the series, it consists of correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, book production, publicity, promotional, and awards for The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and the The Last Olympian.
Jennifer Besser to Riordan 3 p. “Enclosed are my comments for PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF. As I was going over the manuscript...” Suggests particular edits to the novel, April 29, 2004
The largest of the series, it consists of correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, book production, publicity, promotional, and awards for The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and the The Last Olympian.
[Jennifer Besser] to Riordan, 3 p. “You’ve done it again! This is a brilliantly structured novel…” Discusses character development and structure of the novel., August 19, 2005
The largest of the series, it consists of correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, book production, publicity, promotional, and awards for The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and the The Last Olympian.
Joanna Galvin to Riordan. 1 p. “Please find enclosed a copy of Look At A Book, the Guardian Children’s Book Supplement...” Informs him of the advertisements for the novel, October 10, 2005
The largest of the series, it consists of correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, book production, publicity, promotional, and awards for The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and the The Last Olympian.
"John Barclay Armstrong", undated
Material donated from Alter's files; items include magazines, writer contracts, reviews, newspaper clippings, limited correspondence, and some research material. All original folder titles appear in quotation marks.
“Judy Alter” newspaper clippings; “Scene” magazine; invitation; and card, 1978-1997
This collection consists of additional material of Judy Alter’s literary papers. The majority of the material within the collection is a series of books written by Judy Alter. Also included in the collection is many magazines, the majority being from or dealing with Fort Worth, Texas. Many newspapers are included in the collection, each containing an article about or written by Judy Alter. The folder titles preceding a semicolon reflect Alter’s original description.
“Judy Personal”, undated
Material contains drafts, research, and numerous newspaper clippings related to Alter’s writing; original file labels appear in quotation marks.
“Judy Personal Three”, undated
Material contains drafts, research, and numerous newspaper clippings related to Alter’s writing; original file labels appear in quotation marks.
