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Tomie dePaola Biography
Short biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments.
http://www.tomie.com/Biography.html
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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.
http://www.colinwest.com/
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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.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/iainlawrence/
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Famous Authors and Their Creations
This Thinkquest Jr. site provides very brief biographies of eight well-known authors.
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5444/
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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.
http://www.richardscarsbrook.com/
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David Almond
Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/davidalmond/
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Van Draanen, Wendelin
(Official site) Dedicated to her Sammy Keyes mystery books. Contains Sammy's song, interview, short
book reviews, mystery game, and the author's biography.
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/vandraanen/
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Lois Duncan
A short biography of the award-winning young adult horror writer.
http://loisduncan.arquettes.com/lois3.html
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Bill Peet - Author, Animator, Illustrator
Tells about the author and his books. Also includes information and games for the classroom.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0111400/
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Lurlene McDaniel
Official website, including biography, book information, appearances, and links.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/lurlene/
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Spinelli, Jerry
Official site at Random House. Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/jerryspinelli/
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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.
http://www.jacquelineharvey.com/
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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.
http://www.elainescott.com/
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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.
http://www.mitaliperkins.com
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Audrey Couloumbis
Author's site includes information and sample chapters from recent books; recipes; and idea
starters, photos and biographic information for book reports.
http://www.audreycouloumbis.com/
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Susan Wojciechowski
Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school
visits, and related book activities.
http://www.susanwoj.com/
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Debra Frasier, Author & Illustrator
A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her
current studio projects and outdoor adventures.
http://debrafrasier.com/
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Jeanne DuPrau
The official site for Jeanne DuPrau, author of "The City of Ember." Includes a brief
biography and a synopsis of the book.
http://www.jeanneduprau.com/
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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.
http://mjauch.com/
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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.
http://paulgeraghty.net
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Schofield, Brent R.
(Official site) Author of "What The Cat Knows" and "Hairballs And Sticky
Things". Features book descriptions and biography.
http://www.brsbooks.com/
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Lara M. Zeises
Official site of this author of the young adult novel, Bringing Up the Bones, and the forthcoming,
Contents Under Pressure. Includes a biography, news, and a schedule of appearances.
http://www.zeisgeist.com/
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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.
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/authors/allensay/
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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.
http://www.tamora-pierce.com/
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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. Online purchasing.
http://www.wump.net/
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KLGoing.com
Official site. Information about K. L. Going, an author of young adult fiction. Includes biography,
FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information.
http://www.klgoing.com
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Ashley Wolff
Children's book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as
well as information on scheduling a school visit.
http://www.ashleywolff.com/
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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.
http://www.donna-marias-world.co.uk
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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.
http://www.richardbrassey.com
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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.
http://www.simon-rose.com
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Martha Weston
Illustrator of books for children. Site includes profiles of her books, a schedule of school
presentations, and contact information.
http://www.marthaweston.com
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Marisabina Russo
Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has writte, and a
schedule of school visits.
http://www.marisabinarusso.com/
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Coleen Salley
Promotes children's author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and
booking engagements.
http://coleensalley.com
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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.
http://www.seymoursimon.com/index.htm
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Writers Online: Terence Blacker Questions & Answers
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.
http://www.englishonline.co.uk/writers/other/blacker2.html
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Author Webliography
Directory of scholarly sites about classic authors.
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/hum/authors.html
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Great Writers and Poets
Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~pwessel/writers.html
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Neil Arksey
Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the
author.
http://www.neilarksey.co.uk/
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Alex Haley
Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/haley_a.htm
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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.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/angelou_m.htm
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Teri Daniels Books
Author of picture books includng 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.
http://teridanielsbooks.com
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Learning About Cynthia Voigt
An 8th-grader shares what she has learned about this popular young adult writer.
http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kvander/voigt.html
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The Poet's Bookshelf: Biographies of Famous Poets
Gifted students write about the lives of 12 well-known American poets.
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/poets/poet.htm
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Authors' Calendar
Provides short introductions to the lives and works of hundreds of authors from around the world.
http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/indeksi.htm
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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.
http://uk.geocities.com/simoncheshireuk/
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Author Biographies
Students provide very short biographies of their favorite Newbery Award-winning authors.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001456/authorbio.htm
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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.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/walker_a.htm
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Ann Herrick
Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related
to writing.
http://ann.herrick.home.att.net/
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MacDonald, Amy
Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her
books, and scheduled school visits.
http://www.AmyMacDonald.com/about.html
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Sherry Garland
Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.
http://www.sherrygarland.com/
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The World of Peter Rabbit
An in-depth look into the life of the woman who brought Peter Rabbit to life. Explores her
childhood, her education, her art, and her writings.
http://www.peterrabbit.co.uk/
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Gale Group: Poet's Corner
Includes biographies of more than 30 poets along with guides to their most popular works.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/poets.htm
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Author Search Index on kidsreads.com
Introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses
of select writers.
http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/authors.asp
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From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster
Tells about the author of America's first dictionary.
http://www.m-w.com/about/noah.htm
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Authors of Lasting Fame
A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner
Edna Ferber.
http://www.lessontutor.com/eesAuthors.html
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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.
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/sendak.htm
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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.
http://www.hbook.com/exhibit/authillus.html
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The Author Page
Features biographical information, photos, and short interviews with more than a dozen modern
children's authors. From the Internet Public Library.
http://www.ipl.org/youth/AskAuthor/
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Australian Authors
Brief biographies and bibliographies of Australian authors of fiction for teenagers. Includes notes
on their life and list of titles.
http://www1.octa4.net.au/jocol/authorindex.html
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