Alcott, Louisa May
Alcott, Louisa May, Alcotts and Orchard House, Free Online Encyclopedia - Louisa May Alcott, Louisa May Alcott: About the Author, Paw Prints Anecdotes: Louisa May Alcott, The Louisa May Alcott Web, The Women of The Hall - Louisa May Alcott
Alexander, Lloyd
Authors Online Biography: Lloyd Alexander, Kidsreads.com: Lloyd Alexander, Lloyd Alexander, Meet the Author/Illustrator - Lloyd Alexander, The Scoop - Lloyd Alexander
Andersen, Hans Christian
About Hans Christian Andersen, Andersen, Hans Christian, Andersen, Hans Christian, Books and Writers: Hans Christian Andersen, Free Online Encyclopedia - Hans Christian Andersen, Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Hans Christian Andersen: Immortal Story Teller
Avi
Authors Online Biography: Avi, Avi, Educational Paperback Association: Avi, Kidsreads.com: Avi, Learning About Avi, Write On Reader - Avi - Biography
Baum, L. Frank
About L. Frank Baum, Baum, L(yman) Frank,, Classic Authors: L. Frank Baum, Free Online Encyclopedia - L. Frank Baum, L. Frank Baum, L. Frank Baum: Royal Historian of Oz, Lyman Frank Baum, OZ Timeline, The Man Behind the Curtain: L Frank Baum, The Man Behind the Curtain: L. Frank Baum and The
Bemelmans, Ludwig
Kidsreads.com: Ludwig Bemelmans, Ludwig Bemelmans, Corporal, United States Army, The Man Who Dreamed Up Madeline
Berenstain, Stan and Jan
Author Interviews: Stan Berenstain, Authors Online Transcript: Stan and Jan Berenstain, Kidsreads.com: Jan and Stan Berenstain
Blume, Judy
Authors Online Biography: Judy Blume, Judy Blume, Judy Blume Biography, Kidsreads.com: Judy Blume, teachers@random: Judy Blume
Brown, Marc
Arthur: Marc Brown, Authors Online: Meet Marc Brown, Kidsreads.com: Marc Brown, teachers@random: Marc Brown, Telling Stories with Pictures
Byars, Betsy
Betsy Byars, BetsyByars.com, ML Author Spotlight -- Betsy Byars, teachers@random: Betsy Byars
Carroll, Lewis
Carroll, Lewis, Free Online Encyclopedia - Lewis Carroll, Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), Lewis Carroll - The Academy of American Poets, The Influence of Lewis Carroll's Life on His
Chaucer, Geoffrey
Biographical Facts Page, Catholic Encyclopedia: Chaucer, Geoffrey, Encarta Encyclopedia: Geoffrey Chaucer, Infoplease.com: Geoffrey Chaucer
Cleary, Beverly
Author Profile: Beverly Cleary, Authors Online: Meet Beverly Cleary, Beverly Cleary : Biography, Cleary, Beverly, Kidsreads.com: Beverly Cleary, The World of Beverly Cleary
Cormier, Robert
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Cushman, Karen
Author Spotlight: Karen Cushman, Educational Paperback Association: Cushman, Karen, Learning about Karen Cushman
Defoe, Daniel
About Daniel Defoe, Books and Writers: Daniel Defoe, Daniel Defoe - Chronological Notes, Encarta Encyclopedia: Daniel Defoe, Spartacus: Daniel Defoe
Dickens, Charles
Books and Writers: Charles Dickens, David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page, Encarta Encyclopedia: Dickens, Charles, Spartacus: Charles Dickens, Spectrum Biographies: Charles Dickens
Donne, John
Addison Wesley Longman Poetry Authors: John Donne, Luminarium: John Donne (1572-1631), Poetry Exhibits: John Donne
Dostoevsky, Fyodor
Bibliomania:, Christiaan Stange's Dostoevsky Research Stati, Fyodor Dostoevsky: High Spirit, Low Spirit
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss - Medicine Cabinet, Dr. Seuss Biography - Infoplease.com, Geisel, Theodor Seuss, Seussville: Meet Dr. Seuss
Dumas, Alexandre
Books and Writers: Alexandre Dumas, Encarta Encyclopedia: Alexandre Dumas, New Kensington-Arnold District : Alexandre Dumas
Eliot, T. S.
Biography of Thomas Stearns Eliot, Poetry Authors: T.S. Eliot, The Academy of American Poets: T. S. Eliot, The Poet T.S. Eliot, The Poet's Bookshelf: T. S. Eliot
Funke, Corneila
About.com: Cornelia Funke, Bookbrowse.com: Biography of Cornelia Funke, Bookstream Bookwrap - INKHEART by Cornelia Funke, Scholastic Book Central: Cornelia Funke, The Carousel Thieves
George, Jean Craighead
Author Profile: Jean Craighead George, Authors Online: Jean Craighead George, Educational Paperback Association: Jean Craighead , HarperCollins: About the Author, Kidsreads.com: Jean Craighead George, The Official Jean Craighead George Website
Handler, Daniel
A Series of Unfortunate Events, Lemony Snicket, Scholastic Author Studies: Lemony Snicket
Hinton, S. E.
Educational Paperback Association: Hinton, S.E., teachers@random: S.E. Hinton, The Author Corner: S.E. Hinton, The Official S.E. Hinton Web Site.
Holt, Kimberly Willis
Kimberly Willis Holt, Online NewsHour: National Book Awards- November 22, Scholastic: Kimberly Willis Holt's Biography, Spaghetti Book Club: My Louisiana Sky
Hughes, Langston
America's Story: Langston Hughes, Encarta: Hughes, Langston, Featured Author: Langston Hughes, Langston Hughes, Poet Heroes: Langston Hughes, Poetry Exhibits: Langston Hughes, Today in History: February 1, Voices and Visions Spotlight: Langston Hughes
Jacques, Brian
A Conversation with Brian Jacques, Authors Online: Brian Jacques, Brian Jacques, Brian Jacques: Biography, Penguin Putnam - Face to Face with Brian Jacques, Unofficial Redwall FAQ: about Brian Jacques
Korman, Gordon
CM Archive: Books by Gordon Korman, Gordon Korman, Official Gordon Korman Web Site, Writers Union of Canada: Gordon Korman
Lenski, Lois
Lois Lenski, Lois Lenski Collection - UNC Greensboro, Women Children's Book Illustrators--Lois Lens
Lewis, C. S.
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Little, Jean
Works, About.com: Spotlight on Jean Little, Canadian Library Association (CLA): Jean Little Wi, Jean Little, Jean Little's Visit, Southampton College Press Release: Southampton Co, The Green & White
Lowry, Lois
Authors Online Biography: Lois Lowry, Lois Lowry Timeline, Lois Lowry: A Guide to Her Works., Lowry, Lois -- Educational Paperback Association, teachers@random: Lois Lowry
Marshall, James
Featured Author: James Marshall, James Edward Marshall, James Marshall Interviewed by Anita Silvey
Montgomery, L. M.
A Celebration of Women Authors: L. M. Montgomery, An L.M. Montgomery Resource Page, BBC The Bookcase - L.M. Montgomery, CBC: Lucy Maud Montgomery, L(ucy) M(aud) Montgomery (1874-1942), L.M. Montgomery Institute Youth Section, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Prince Edward Island: Anne of Green Gables and L.M, The Alpine Path.
Munsch, Robert
Authors Online Biography: Robert Munsch, Educational Paperback Association: Munsch, Robert, The Official Robert Munsch Website
Nimmo, Jenny
Author Profile: Jenny Nimmo, BBC7: Author Jenny Nimmo, randomhouse.com: Jenny Nimmo, Scholastic: Jenny Nimmo
O'Dell, Scott
Educational Paperback Association: O'Dell, Sc, ML Author Spotlight -- Scott O'Dell, teachers@random: Scott O'Dell, Write On Reader - Scott O'Dell
Park, Barbara
Junie B. Jones, Junie B. Jones Book Reviews, Kidsreads.com : Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park, Random House Author Spotlight: Barbara Park
Paterson, Katherine
Bridge to Terabithia, Educational Paperback Association: Paterson, Kathe, IPL Youth Division: Ask the Author, Katherine Paterson, Katherine Paterson WWW Links
Paulsen, Gary
Author Profile: Gary Paulsen, Gary Paulsen, Learning about Gary Paulsen, Official Gary Paulsen Site, Write On Reader - Gary Paulsen
Potter, Beatrix
Beatrix Potter, The World of Peter Rabbit, Women Children's Book Illustrators: Beatrix P
Prelutsky, Jack
Jack Prelutsky: Man of Many Talents, Scholastic Author Studies: Jack Prelutsky's B, Teachers@Random: Jack Prelutsky, The Academy of American Poets: Jack Prelutsky
Rawls, Wilson
Author Profile: Wilson Rawls, Educational Paperback Association: Rawls, Wilson, W. Wilson Rawls--Biographical Information
Rowling, J. K.
Educational Paperback Association: Rowling, J.K., Harry Potter: J.K. Rowling Virtual Visit, J K Rowling - Interview, J.K. Rowling, J.K. Rowling, Kidsreads.com: J.K. Rowling
Sachar, Louis
Educational Paperback Association - Sachar, Louis, Louis Sachar, Meet the Author/Illustrator - Louis Sachar, teachers@random: Louis Sachar
Shakespeare, William
A Shakespeare Timeline Summary Chart, About: Shakespeare, Addison Wesley Longman Drama Authors:William Shake, Elementary Shakespeare, Gale Group Poet's Corner: Shakespeare, Othello Webquest, Shakespeare Illustrated, Shakespeare is Elementary, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare Biography
Speare, Elizabeth George
Educational Paperback Association: Speare, Elizabe, Teachers@Random: Elizabeth George Speare
Stine, R. L.
Authors Online Biography: R.L. Stine, Kidsreads.com: R. L. Stine, Time for Kids: R.L. Stine, Who is R.L. Stine?
Stratton-Porter, Gene
Books and Writers: Gene Stratton-Porter, Gene Stratton-Porter, Gene Stratton-Porter Historic Site, Gene Stratton-Porter's Limberlost Swamp, Her, Lesson Tutor: Introducing Gene Stratton Porter
Swift, Jonathan
Encarta: Swift, Jonathan, Hertford College: Jonathan Swift, Jonathan Swift, Jonathan Swift: An Oveview, Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's Travels, Spectrum Biographies: Jonathan Swift
Twain, Mark
Encarta Encyclopedia: Mark Twain, Mark Twain, Mark Twain in His Times, New Perspectives on the West: Samuel Clemens, Tour Hannibal Missouri
Van Allsburg, Chris
Author Spotlight: Chris Van Allsburg, Authors Online Biography: Chris Van Allsburg, Who is Chris Van Allsburg?
Viorst, Judith
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Ver, Educational Paperback Association: Viorst, Judith
White, E. B.
Classic Authors: E.B. White - Suite101.com, E. B. White, E.B. White, Educational Paperback Association: White, E.B., White, E. B.
Whitman, Walt
Addison Wesley Longman Poetry Authors: Walt Whitma, Encarta: Whitman, Walt, I Hear America Singing: Walt Whitman, The Academy of American Poets: Walt Whitman, The Poetry of Walt Whitman, The Walt Whitman Hypertext Archive, Walt Whitman: All American Writer
Wilder, Laura Ingalls
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Alex Haley
Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots.
Alice Walker
A leading voices among black American women writers who has produced an acclaimed and varied body of work, including poetry, novels, short stories, essays, and criticism.
Allen Say
Official site of the author of Home of the Brave, El Chino, Grandfather's Journey and Tea with Milk. Includes news, articles, and speeches by the author.
Amy MacDonald
Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits.
Andrea U'Ren
Includes book descriptions, portfolio, and biographical information.
Ann Herrick
Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing.
Ashley Wolff
Children's book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as well as information on scheduling a school visit.
Audrey Couloumbis
Author's site includes information and sample chapters from recent books; recipes; and idea starters, photos and biographic information for book reports.
Author Biographies
Students provide very short biographies of their favorite Newbery Award-winning authors.
Author Search Index on kidsreads.com
Introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses of select writers.
Author Webliography
Directory of scholarly sites about classic authors.
Authors and Illustrators
A part of the Horn Book's Virtual History Exhibit, this site features letters and radio interviews with classic children's writers.
Authors of Lasting Fame
A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber.
Authors' Calendar
Provides short introductions to the lives and works of hundreds of authors from around the world.
Bill Peet
Tells about the author and his books. Also includes information and games for the classroom.
Brent R. Schofield
Author of "What The Cat Knows" and "Hairballs And Sticky Things". Features book descriptions and biography.
Coleen Salley
Promotes children's author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and booking engagements.
Colin West
Features the poems and stories of the children's author/illustrator, along with a glimpse into his personal life, photos, and answers to frequently asked questions.
David Almond
Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.
Debra Frasier
A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her current studio projects and outdoor adventures.
Donna Maria
Visit the magical worlds from the books, including the 5 stories about Miss Christmas and the lands visited by the Princess of Colour.
Elaine Scott
Official website for the non-fiction author. Includes a biography, information about her work, and a schedule of school visits and special events.
Famous Authors and Their Creations
This Thinkquest Jr. site provides very brief biographies of eight well-known authors.
From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster
Tells about the author of America's first dictionary.
Gale Group: Poet's Corner
Includes biographies of more than 30 poets along with guides to their most popular works.
Great Writers and Poets
Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners.
Iain Lawrence
Introduces the author of Lord of the Nutcracker Men and The High Seas Trilogy. Includes biographical sketch, stories from the author's personal life, and photos.
Jacqueline Harvey
Official site of the children's author of the book, "Code Name Mr Right." Includes a biography, with photographs, as well as special areas for students and teachers.
Jane Louise Curry
Author of adventure, fantasy, time travel, mystery, and Native American tales for young people. Site includes book chapters, background, illustrations, photos, reviews, and biography.
Jeanne DuPrau
The official site includes a brief biography and a synopsis of the book, "The City of Ember".
Jerry Spinelli
Official site at Random House. Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards.
KLGoing.com
Official site for the author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information.
Lara M. Zeises
Official site of this author of the young adult novels, Bringing Up the Bones and Contents Under Pressure. Includes a biography, news, and a schedule of appearances.
Larke, Joe
Introduces children's writer Joe Larke, his stories, and his poems. Also includes contact information, details about school visits, and tips for young writers.
Learning About Cynthia Voigt
An 8th-grader shares what she has learned about this popular young adult writer.
Lives of Girls Who Became Famous
The stories of 19 girls who became famous in their adult life.
Lois Duncan
A short biography of the award-winning young adult horror writer.
Lurlene McDaniel
Official website, including biography, book information, appearances, and links.
Marisabina Russo
Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has written, and a schedule of school visits.
Mary Ann Rodman
Includes a biography, list of books, advice, and a scrapbook.
Maurice Sendak
Tells about the childhood of the man who created the Wild Things and identifies some of the influences that shaped his writing and artwork.
Maya Angelou
Novelist and poet who became a national celebrity in 1970 with the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Also San Francisco's first black streetcar conductor.
Mitali Perkins' Fire Escape
The author reflects on life in the melting pot, offering writing contests, a safe place to discuss immigrant life, book reviews, and other related resources, including her own writing.
Neil Arksey
Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.
Paul Geraghty
Official site of the children's picture book author and illustrator. Includes a photo gallery, a list of his works and awards, and a schedule of author visits.
Poultry in Motion
Official site of the authors and illustrators of books for children, Mary Jane and Herm Auch, provides question and answer pages for children and aspiring children's writers and illustrators.
Richard Brassey
Learn about Brilliant Brits, Nessie, and How to Speak Chimpanzee on the author/illustrator's site. Find animations, games, riddles, and teacher resources.
Richard Scarsbrook
The official site of the author of the Cheeseburger Subversive and other short stories and poems. Includes a synopsis of his book, readings, endorsements, and a schedule of readings and events.
Roger J. Green
Includes information about the author and his books, including a full list of books and how he started writing.
Seymour Simon
Official homepage of the award-winning science author for children. Includes information on the author and his 200+ books, along with science links.
Sherry Garland
Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.
Simon Cheshire
Personal site of the children's writer who created works such as Totally Unsuitable For Children and the Jeremy Brown spy spoofs. Includes a guide to his life, news, and extracts from his books.
Simon Rose
Author of science fiction and fantasy novels for children and young adults. Find autobiographical information and a synopsis of some of his books.
Sonya Sones FAQ
Answers to questions about the author of teen poetry novels including One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies, What My Mother Doesn't Know, and Stop Pretending.
Susan Wojciechowski
Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school visits, and related book activities.
Tamora Pierce
Official site of the author of the Circle of Magic books, and other popular series. Find a biography of the author, FAQs, and art work.
Teri Daniels Books
Author of picture books including The Feet in the Gym, Just Enough, G-Rex, and Math Man. Features a biography, photos, activities that relate to her stories, links for young readers, and teacher's guides.
The Poet's Bookshelf: Biographies of Famous P
Gifted students write about the lives of 12 well-known American poets.
Tomie DePaola
Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures.
Wendelin Van Draanen
(Official site) Dedicated to her Sammy Keyes mystery books. Contains Sammy's song, interview, short book reviews, mystery game, and the author's biography.
Writers Online: Terence Blacker Questions & An
Interview with the novelist and a list of all his children's books, plus an extract from a Ms. Wiz story with suggestions for aspiring young writers.
Wumpleberries and Gronglenuts
Official site. Profiles a fantasy adventure for children and young adults by Graham Burchell. Learn about the author, and read chapters from the book online.