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Sooner or later, we all find a favorite author. Discover more about your favorite and also find some biographical information for that report:
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Anderson
Avi
Balgassi
Berenstain
Brett
Carle
Cleary
Creech
Dahl
deGroat
dePaola
Dr. Seuss
Frasier
George
Hamilton
Hobbs
Hopkinson
Jacques
Kurtz
Lyons
MacDonald
Munsch
Newman
Numeroff
Park
Patterson
Pierce
Pilkey
Polacco
Potter
Quakenbush
Rhodes
Silverstein
Simon
Smith
Snicket
Stevens
Thompson
Van Allsburg
Wells
Wiesner
Wong
Wood
Zalban
In addition, there are a few general sites to explore more authors and illustrators:
- ACHUKA - News reviews, interviews and author profiles of British authors and poets. Interviews with authors/illustrators like Anthony Browne are a special treat.
- Children's Literature Web Guide: Authors - A collection of Internet sites which are related to books pertaining to resources for Children and Young Adults. Useful for students, professionals, parents and teachers.
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Although she has written all kinds of books, Alma Flor Ada is especially famous for those which come from her own Spanish culture.
The author of acclaimed novels Speak and Fever 1793, Laurie Halse Anderson has created pages about her life, works, and her own teen read and web site recommendations.
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NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH and THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF CHARLOTTE DOYLE are Newbery Honor Award winners by this author. Avi answers questions and talks about his books.
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She is the author of Peacebound Trains and Tao's Sonata.
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Whether it is dad giving his son a bike lesson with hilarious results or dad getting into more trouble in THE BIG HONEY HUNT, the Berenstain Bear books are great fun to read.
ARE YOU THERE, GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET, TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING, and OTHERWISE KNOWN AS SHEILA THE GREAT are just a few of the books by Judy Blume.
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An artist and writer, Jan Brett's books are filled with detailed drawings and fantastic stories like that of THE MITTEN.
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(The Arthur Page)Brown is the author and illustrator of the ARTHUR books as well as many other stories.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR is Eric Carle's most famous picture book.
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Beverly Cleary
Her stories about Ramona, Henry Huggins, Ribsy and others on Klickitat Street are favorite chapter books. As an extra, visit the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden in Portland, Oregon, where you will find sculptures of Henry Huggins, Ramona Quimby, and Ribsy in a park only a few blocks from the real Klickitat Street!
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Winner of the Newbery Medal for WALK TWO MOONS, Sharon Creech presents information about herself including photos, details about her books and their creation, and teacher resources. The author gives insight into the writing of her stories.
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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and THE BFG are just two of Dahl's many books. This site offers all of the latest news, stories, and views about children's author Roald Dahl.
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The official web site of author/illustrator Diane deGroat who has published 120 books for children. This web site tells about her, her books, school visits, and how you can purchase Diane's original at. All information is approved by Diane. FAQs answer all of the actual questions Diane has answered during her school visits. Teachers and librarians will enjoy "Fun Stuff" which includes the following in various subject areas: coloring page, word search, connect the dots, mazes, and even a Gilbert paper doll with clothes.
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Learn all about the man who created the story of Strega Nona, won a Newbery Honor Award for writing but is most famous as a picture book illustrator and writer.
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Everyone knows the Grinch and the Cat in the Hat and Sam I Am. Now learn a little about their creator, also known as Theodore Seuss Geisel.
Join the author of "On the Day You Were Born" and "Miss Alaineus, A Vocabulary Disaster" on a canoe trip, learn about how she creates her books, and get ideas for extending her stories -- from Vocabulary Parades to puppet shows.
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This site promotes poetry and activities inolving poetry for children. George also includes information about her life and books.
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This African American writer has won every important award for writing including the Newbery.
Hobbs, author of outdoor adventure stories, includes biographical information, a list of books, questions and answers, an online quiz and teaching suggestions for some of his books.
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Author of Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt and Birdie's Lighthouse.
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Fans of the stories of Redwall will enjoy learning more about this British writer.
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Welcome to the site of the author of Fire on the Mountain and Pulling the Lion's Tale.
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Living in Chagrin Falls, J. Patrick Lewis is known all over the USA for the poems he writes.
Learn about the author who wrote Sorrow's Kitchen and Letters from a Slave Girl.
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Learn about the author/illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book Alphabatics.
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Everything you need to know about the children's author, Robert Munsch, from past class visits to unpublished works, you can find it all here.
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Newman is the author of picture books, chapter books, and books for high school students including Heather Has Two Mommies, Cats, Cats, Cats! and Fat Chance.
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Visit Laura Numeroff's web site to find out about her life, pets, and books. You can also find fun games and activities relating to her books.
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Winner of the 2002 Newbery Medal for her book A SINGLE SHARD.
Winner of two Newbery Medals, Katherine Paterson lives in Vermont but writes about children all over this country, Japan, and China.
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Learn about this author's background, her life, and her books in this information-packed web site.
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Follow the warning given by the author of CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS for a wonderfully silly time.
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A writer and illustrator, Patricia Polacco's books include PINK AND SAY, MRS. KATZ AND TUSH, and THUNDER CAKE.
Everyone knows the story of Peter Rabbit. Learn about Peter's creator.
This site presents the author, his books, school visits, and workshops. His books include Henry Babysits, Sherlock Chick and the Giant Egg Mystery, and the Miss Mallard Mystery series.
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Author Mary Jo Rhodes shares books, web sites, and activities on undersea animals.
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Listen to the author read his hilarious poems aloud accompanied by animated cartoons, make a bookmark, and download puzzles and more fun in a classroom poetry kit.
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If you love studying the planets, the circulatory system or just about anything having to do with science, you will want to learn about this writer.
This official web site not only includes biographical and bibliographical information but also includes recommended fantasy, horror, and multicultural books by other authors.
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Whenever things seem to be the worst they can be, things only get worse in Lemony Snicket's stories (THE BAD BEGINNING, THE AUSTERE ACADEMY, and more).
She is the illustrator of To Market, To Market and Gates of the Wind, and she wrote and illustrated From Pictures to Words (A Book About Making a Book).
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Australian author/illustrator of wonderful stories like Tower to the Sun.
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Includes reviews and analysis of this author's Newbery Honor winning book The Thief.
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Join Fritz the little white dog to find out more about the award-winning author of Jumanji and The Polar Express. An amazing interactive site with many book-related activities, games, video clips, and a scavenger hunt!
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Though she writes wonderful chapter books, most people know Rosemary Wells for her picture books and her bunny characters like Max and Ruby.
The wonderful illustrations of Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner, author of The Three Pigs, Tuesday, and The Night of the Gargoyles among others, come alive in this wonderful site.
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A poet and writer of fiction, one of Janet Wong's books is THE TRIP BACK HOME a story about a trip to Korea to visit Grandparents.
A talented writer and illustrator, Audrey Wood wrote the text for KING BIDGOOD'S IN THE BATHTUB and THE NAPPING HOUSE and illustrated and wrote many other books.
This author and illustrator is known for her picture books about Jewish holidays as well as books about feelings.
Stories
This is a great site for audio and electronic storybooks, games, puzzles, and language learning. You can listen and/or read along at your own speed with this online collection of children's animated, talking picture books. Many titles are available in Spanish and French. Also you can view this site in French or Spanish. Included are streaming audiobooks, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources.
