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Iain Lawrence 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. (Authors) http://www.randomhouse.com/features/iainlawrence/ Authors' Calendar Authors' Calendar: Provides short introductions to the lives and works of hundreds of authors from around the world. (Authors) http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/indeksi.htm Famous Authors and Their Creations Famous Authors and Their Creations: This Thinkquest Jr. site provides very brief biographies of eight well-known authors. (Authors) http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5444/ Author Biographies Author Biographies: Students provide very short biographies of their favorite Newbery Award-winning authors. (Authors) http://library.thinkquest.org/J001456/authorbio.htm Maya Angelou 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. (Authors) http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/angelou_m.htm Lives of Girls Who Became Famous Lives of Girls Who Became Famous: The stories of 19 girls who became famous in their adult life. (Authors) http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Sarah_Knowles_Bolton/Lives_of_Girls_Who_Became_Famous/ Donna Maria 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. (Authors) http://www.donna-marias-world.co.uk Ann Herrick Ann Herrick: Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing. (Authors) http://ann.herrick.home.att.net/ Tamora Pierce 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. (Authors) http://www.tamora-pierce.com/ Maurice Sendak 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. (Authors) http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/sendak.htm KLGoing.com KLGoing.com: Official site for the author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information. (Authors) http://www.klgoing.com Gale Group: Poet's Corner Gale Group: Poet's Corner: Includes biographies of more than 30 poets along with guides to their most popular works. (Authors) http://www.gale.com/free_resources/poets.htm Alice Walker 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. (Authors) http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/walker_a.htm Susan Wojciechowski Susan Wojciechowski: Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school visits, and related book activities. (Authors) http://www.susanwoj.com/ Paul Geraghty 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. (Authors) http://paulgeraghty.net Bill Peet Bill Peet: Tells about the author and his books. Also includes information and games for the classroom. (Authors) http://library.thinkquest.org/J0111400/ Ashley Wolff Ashley Wolff: Children's book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as well as information on scheduling a school visit. (Authors) http://www.ashleywolff.com/ Jacqueline Harvey 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. (Authors) http://www.jacquelineharvey.com/ Poultry in Motion 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. (Authors) http://mjauch.com/ Learning About Cynthia Voigt Learning About Cynthia Voigt: An 8th-grader shares what she has learned about this popular young adult writer. (Authors) http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kvander/voigt.html Andrea U'Ren Andrea U'Ren: Includes book descriptions, portfolio, and biographical information. (Authors) http://andreauren.com/ Richard Brassey 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. (Authors) http://www.richardbrassey.com Teri Daniels Books 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. (Authors) http://teridanielsbooks.com Audrey Couloumbis Audrey Couloumbis: Author's site includes information and sample chapters from recent books; recipes; and idea starters, photos and biographic information for book reports. (Authors) http://www.audreycouloumbis.com/ Mitali Perkins' Fire Escape 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. (Authors) http://www.mitaliperkins.com Brent R. Schofield Brent R. Schofield: Author of "What The Cat Knows" and "Hairballs And Sticky Things". Features book descriptions and biography. (Authors) http://www.brsbooks.com/ Wendelin Van Draanen 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. (Authors) http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/vandraanen/ The Poet's Bookshelf: Biographies of Famous Poets The Poet's Bookshelf: Biographies of Famous Poets: Gifted students write about the lives of 12 well-known American poets. (Authors) http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/poets/poet.htm Coleen Salley Coleen Salley: Promotes children's author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and booking engagements. (Authors) http://coleensalley.com Authors of Lasting Fame Authors of Lasting Fame: A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber. (Authors) http://www.lessontutor.com/eesAuthors.html Lurlene McDaniel Lurlene McDaniel: Official website, including biography, book information, appearances, and links. (Authors) http://www.randomhouse.com/features/lurlene/ The Author Page The Author Page: Features biographical information, photos, and short interviews with more than a dozen modern children's authors. From the Internet Public Library. (Authors) http://www.ipl.org/youth/AskAuthor/ Allen Say 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. (Authors) http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/authors/allensay/ Amy MacDonald Amy MacDonald: Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits. (Authors) http://www.AmyMacDonald.com/about.html Writers Online: Terence Blacker Questions & Answers 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. (Authors) http://www.englishonline.co.uk/writers/other/blacker2.html Sherry Ashworth Sherry Ashworth: Offers book list and author information. (Authors) http://www.sherryashworth.com/ Seymour Simon 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. (Authors) http://www.seymoursimon.com/index.htm Simon Rose 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. (Authors) http://www.simon-rose.com Marisabina Russo Marisabina Russo: Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has written, and a schedule of school visits. (Authors) http://www.marisabinarusso.com/ Mary Ann Rodman Mary Ann Rodman: Includes a biography, list of books, advice, and a scrapbook. (Authors) http://www.maryannrodman.com/ Great Writers and Poets Great Writers and Poets: Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners. (Authors) http://www.xs4all.nl/~pwessel/writers.html Elaine Scott 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. (Authors) http://www.elainescott.com/ Neil Arksey Neil Arksey: Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author. (Authors) http://www.neilarksey.co.uk/ Authors and Illustrators 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) http://www.hbook.com/exhibit/authillus.html Lois Duncan Lois Duncan: A short biography of the award-winning young adult horror writer. (Authors) http://loisduncan.arquettes.com/lois3.html Sherry Garland Sherry Garland: Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips. (Authors) http://www.sherrygarland.com/ Sonya Sones FAQ 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. (Authors) http://www.sonyasones.com/faq.htm Author Webliography Author Webliography: Directory of scholarly sites about classic authors. (Authors) http://www.lib.lsu.edu/hum/authors.html Colin West 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. (Authors) http://www.colinwest.com/ Simon Cheshire 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. (Authors) http://uk.geocities.com/simoncheshireuk/ Author Search Index on kidsreads.com Author Search Index on kidsreads.com: Introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses of select writers. (Authors) http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/authors.asp Richard Scarsbrook 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. (Authors) http://www.richardscarsbrook.com/ Jerry Spinelli Jerry Spinelli: Official site at Random House. Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards. (Authors) http://www.randomhouse.com/features/jerryspinelli/ From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster: Tells about the author of America's first dictionary. (Authors) http://www.m-w.com/info/noah.htm Lara M. Zeises 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. (Authors) http://www.zeisgeist.com/ Jane Louise Curry 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. (Authors) http://www.janelouisecurry.com/ Alex Haley Alex Haley: Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots. (Authors) http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/haley_a.htm David Almond David Almond: Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won. (Authors) http://www.randomhouse.com/features/davidalmond/ Wumpleberries and Gronglenuts 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. (Authors) http://www.wump.net/ Tomie DePaola Tomie DePaola: Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures. (Authors) http://www.tomie.com/ Debra Frasier Debra Frasier: A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her current studio projects and outdoor adventures. (Authors) http://debrafrasier.com/ Jeanne DuPrau Jeanne DuPrau: The official site includes a brief biography and a synopsis of the book, "The City of Ember". (Authors) http://www.jeanneduprau.com/ Roger J. Green Roger J. Green: Includes information about the author and his books, including a full list of books and how he started writing. (Authors) http://www.rogerjgreen.net/