Kimberly Willis Holt
Author of several award winning books. Site includes notes on the inspirations for her stories, a quirky biography, and writing tips.
Online NewsHour: National Book Awards- November 22
An interview with Kimberly Willis Holt when her book "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town" won the award, "National Book Award, Young People's Literature" in the United States.
Scholastic: Kimberly Willis Holt's Biography
http://www2.scholastic.com/teachers/authorsandbooks/authorstudies/authorhome.jhtml?authorID=2716&
The author tells of her childhood and what it is like for her to be a published author now.