Kids and Teens, People and Society, Biography, Authors

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• - Author of adventure, fantasy, time travel, mystery, and Native American tales for young people. Site includes book chapters, background, illustrations, photos, reviews, and biography.
  
• - Includes a biography, list of books, advice, and a scrapbook.
  
• - Learn about Brilliant Brits, Nessie, and How to Speak Chimpanzee on the author/illustrator's site. Find animations, games, riddles, and teacher resources.
  
• - Includes biographies of more than 30 poets along with guides to their most popular works.
  
• - Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Author's site includes information and sample chapters from recent books; recipes; and idea starters, photos and biographic information for book reports.
  
• - Introduces children's writer Joe Larke, his stories, and his poems. Also includes contact information, details about school visits, and tips for young writers.
  
• - The stories of 19 girls who became famous in their adult life.
  
• - Children's book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as well as information on scheduling a school visit.
  
• - Official site for the author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has written, and a schedule of school visits.
  
• - Official homepage of the award-winning science author for children. Includes information on the author and his 200+ books, along with science links.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Visit the magical worlds from the books, including the 5 stories about Miss Christmas and the lands visited by the Princess of Colour.
  
• - A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber.
  
• - (Official site) Dedicated to her Sammy Keyes mystery books. Contains Sammy's song, interview, short book reviews, mystery game, and the author's biography.
  
• - Official website, including biography, book information, appearances, and links.
  
• - Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.
  
• - Author of "What The Cat Knows" and "Hairballs And Sticky Things". Features book descriptions and biography.
  
• - Introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses of select writers.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Directory of scholarly sites about classic authors.
  
• - Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits.
  
• - Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Tells about the author of America's first dictionary.
  
• - Includes book descriptions, portfolio, and biographical information.
  
• - A short biography of the award-winning young adult horror writer.
  
• - Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.
  
• - Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school visits, and related book activities.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Students provide very short biographies of their favorite Newbery Award-winning authors.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Gifted students write about the lives of 12 well-known American poets.
  
• - A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her current studio projects and outdoor adventures.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Promotes children's author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and booking engagements.
  
• - Tells about the childhood of the man who created the Wild Things and identifies some of the influences that shaped his writing and artwork.
  
• - Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - This Thinkquest Jr. site provides very brief biographies of eight well-known authors.
  
• - The official site includes a brief biography and a synopsis of the book, "The City of Ember".
  
• - Includes information about the author and his books, including a full list of books and how he started writing.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Official site at Random House. Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Offers book list and author information.
  
• - A part of the Horn Book's Virtual History Exhibit, this site features letters and radio interviews with classic children's writers.
  
• - Tells about the author and his books. Also includes information and games for the classroom.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Official website for the non-fiction author. Includes a biography, information about her work, and a schedule of school visits and special events.
  
• - 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.
  
• - An 8th-grader shares what she has learned about this popular young adult writer.
  
• - Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.
  
• - Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing.
  
• - Author of science fiction and fantasy novels for children and young adults. Find autobiographical information and a synopsis of some of his books.
  
• - 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.