SNODGRASS, Mary Ellen

SNODGRASS, Mary Ellen. American, b. 1944. Genres: Children's nonfiction, Literary criticism and history, Young adult non-fiction, Reference. Career: Hickory High School, Hickory, NC, teacher of English and Latin, 1966-85, English dept chair, 1968-75; freelance writer, 1985-. Consultant to Perma-Bound; reviewer for Salem Books. Publications: 55 Lessons in Latin I and II, 1986; Library Skills, 1988; Poetry Skills, 1988; Greek Classics Notes, 1988; Roman Classics Notes, 1988; Wise Words, The Gifted Child Today, 1989; (with P. Gammond) Bluffer's Guide to Bluffing, 1989; Bluff Your Way in the Deep South, 1990; The English Book, 1990; Cliffs Notes in the Classroom, 1990; Reading the Newspaper, 1990; Writing Letters, 1990; Characters from Young Adult Literature, 1991; Environmental Awareness, Vol. 1: Acid Rain, Vol. 2: Air Pollution, Vol. 3: Land Pollution, Vol. 4: Solid Waste, Vol. 5: Toxic Waste, Vol. 6: Water Pollution, 1991; Silver: A Study Guide, 1991; Late Achievers, 1992; Crossing Barriers, 1993; Auctori Latini, 1993; Japan vs. U.S.A., 1993; (with L. Patterson) Indian Terms of the Americans, 1994; Voyages in Classical Mythology, 1994; Encyclopedia of Utopian Literature, 1995; An Illustrated Dictionary of Little-Known Words from Literary Classics, 1996; Encyclopedia of Satirical Literature, 1997; Encyclopedia of Frontier Literature, 1997; Signs of the Zodiac, 1997; Encyclopedia of Southern Literature, 1997; (with C. Miller) Contemporary Storytellers, 1998; (with G. Carey) Multicultural Dictionary of Literary Terms, 1998; Encyclopedia of Fable, 1998; Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing, 1999; Modern American Poets, 1999; Religious Sites in America, 2000; Encyclopedia of World Scripture, 2001; Literary Treks, 2003; Coins and Currency, 2003; World Epidemics, 2003. EDITOR: The Great American English Handbook, 1987; Contests for Students: All You Need to Know to Enter and Win 600 Contests, 1990; Black History Month Resource Book, 1993; Literary Maps, 1995; Celebrating Women's History, 1996. Contributing editor of books. Contributor to periodicals. Address: 5591 Ashley Ct, Gold Creek, Hickory, NC 28601, U.S.A.