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• Authors’ Calendar   [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – Provides short introductions to the lives and works of hundreds of authors from around the world.

• Alex Haley [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots.
• Alice Walker [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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 [ Kids/Teens ] – 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 [ Kids ] – Biography of the award-winning children’s book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits.
• Andrea U’Ren [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – Includes book descriptions, portfolio, and biographical information.
• Ann Herrick [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing.
• Ashley Wolff [ Kids/Teens ] – Children’s book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as well as information on scheduling a school visit.
• Audrey Couloumbis [ Kids/Teens ] – Author’s site includes information and sample chapters from recent books; recipes; and idea starters, photos and biographic information for book reports.
• Author Biographies [ Kids ] – Students provide very short biographies of their favorite Newbery Award-winning authors.
• Author Search Index on kidsreads.com [ Kids ] – Introduces children’s authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses of select writers.
• Author Webliography [ Mature Teens ] – Directory of scholarly sites about classic authors.
• Authors and Illustrators [ Kids ] – 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 [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber.
• Bill Peet [ Kids ] – Tells about the author and his books. Also includes information and games for the classroom.
• Brent R. Schofield [ Kids ] – Author of “What The Cat Knows” and “Hairballs And Sticky Things”. Features book descriptions and biography.
• Coleen Salley [ Kids/Teens ] – Promotes children’s author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and booking engagements.
• Colin West [ Kids ] – 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.
• Corbett, Scott – Includes brief biography and full bibliography of the author’s sixty-nine children’s books.
• David Almond [ Mature Teens ] – Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.
• Debra Frasier [ Kids ] – A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her current studio projects and outdoor adventures.
• Denise Vega [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – The author of ‘Click Here(To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade)’; with a biography and book details.
• Donna Maria [ Kids ] – Visit the magical worlds from the books, including the 5 stories about Miss Christmas and the lands visited by the Princess of Colour.
• Duncan, Lois [ Kids/Teens ] – A short autobiography of the award-winning young adult horror writer.
• Elaine Scott [ Kids/Teens ] – Official website for the non-fiction author. Includes a biography, information about her work, and a schedule of school visits and special events.
• From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – Tells about the author of America’s first dictionary.
• Gale Group: Poet’s Corner [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – Includes biographies of more than 30 poets along with guides to their most popular works.
• Great Writers and Poets [ Mature Teens ] – Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners.
• Iain Lawrence [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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 [ Kids/Teens ] – 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 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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 [ Kids/Teens ] – The official site includes a brief biography and a synopsis of the book, “The City of Ember”.
• Jerry Spinelli [ Teens ] – Official site at Random House. Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards.
• Judith St. George. [ Teens ] – The author of “So You Want to be President?”. The site has a biography and details of her books.
• KLGoing.com [ Mature Teens ] – Official site for the author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information.
• Lara M. Zeises [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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 [ Kids ] – 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 [ Teens ] – An 8th-grader shares what she has learned about this popular young adult writer.
• Lives of Girls Who Became Famous [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – The stories of 19 girls who became famous in their adult life.
• Lurlene McDaniel [ Mature Teens ] – Official website, including biography, book information, appearances, and links.
• Marisabina Russo [ Kids ] – Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has written, and a schedule of school visits.
• Mary Ann Rodman [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – Includes a biography, list of books, advice, and a scrapbook.
• Maurice Sendak [ Kids ] – 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 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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.
• Morris Gleitzman [ Kids/Teens ] – Listen to Gleitzman read parts of his stories, such as “Two Weeks with the Queen”, and “Worry Warts”. Contains photographs and a biography.
• Neil Arksey [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.
• Paul Geraghty [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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.
• Paul Jennings [ Kids/Teens ] – Author of “Uncanny!”, “The Cabbage Patch War”, and Hedley Hopkins”. Contains a biography, a list of books and their covers, and some games.
• Philip Pullman [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – Official site of the author of “His Dark Materials”; with a biography, questions, and information about the books.
• The Poet’s Bookshelf: Biographies of Famous Poets [ Kids/Teens ] – Gifted students write about the lives of 12 well-known American poets.
• Poultry in Motion [ Kids/Teens ] – 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 [ Kids ] – 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 [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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.
• Rimbaud, Arthur [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – Offers introduction to the Victorian-era author. Includes poems and “seer” letters, with a brief analysis.
• Roger J. Green [ Teens ] – Includes information about the author and his books, including a full list of books and how he started writing.
• Salter, Helen [ Teens ] – Official website of the teen fiction author. Includes about the author, links and contact, FAQs, and book order form.
• Seymour Simon [ Kids ] – Official homepage of the award-winning science author for children. Includes information on the author and his 200+ books, along with science links.
• Sherry Ashworth [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – Offers book list and author information.
• Sherry Garland [ Kids/Teens ] – Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.
• Simon Cheshire [ Kids ] – 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 [ Mature Teens ] – 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 [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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 [ Kids ] – Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school visits, and related book activities.
• Tamora Pierce [ Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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 [ Kids/Teens ] – 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.
• Tomie DePaola [ Kids/Teens ] – Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures.
• Wendelin Van Draanen [ Kids/Teens ] – (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 & Answers [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] – 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.