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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.
ACHUKA: Terence Blacker [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Interview with the British author and journalist about current adult and children's books, including his own.
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.
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.
Australian Authors [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Brief biographies and bibliographies of Australian authors of fiction for teenagers. Includes notes on their life and list of titles.
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.
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.
MacDonald, Amy [ Kids ] - Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits.
Marisabina Russo [ Kids ] - Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has writte, and a schedule of school visits.
Martha Weston [ Kids ] - Illustrator of books for children. Site includes profiles of her books, a schedule of school presentations, and contact information.
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.
Neil Arksey [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.
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.
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 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.
The World of Peter Rabbit [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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.
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.


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