Miguel de Cervantes, writerSept. 29, 1547-Apr. 23, 1616
Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt Harcourt, 1994)
Most famous for his book Don Quixote, Cervantes takes the stage in this collective biography.
The Cervantes Project hosted by Texas A&M University offers bio info, images, bibliographies and more.
Jerry Lee Lewis, musician
Sept. 29, 1935
Shake, Rattle and Roll: The Founders of Rock & Roll by Holly George-Warren, illustrated by Laura Levine (Houghton Mifflin, 2001)
The ultimate showman, Lewis was raised in Louisiana and started playing the piano at age eight. In 1956 his careet took off.
Lewis' Official Web site offers additional information. Or visit the Rock and Roll Fall of Fame to read more about this 1986 inductee.
