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[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Provides short introductions to the lives and works of hundreds of authors from around the world.

» Agell, Charlotte [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Author and illustrator of children's books. Includes an author biography, book summaries, and photographs.




» Almond, David [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.




» Angelou, Maya [ 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.




» Arksey, Neil [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.




» Arnold, Tedd [ Kids ] - Features biography, book information, work in progress, illustrating tips, color in area, and kids' art gallery.




» Ashworth, Sherry [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers book list and author information.




» 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.




» Bang, Molly [ Kids/Teens ] - Complete list of books with background information and history of story ideas.




» Barron, T. A. [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Author of The Lost Years of Merlin epic and "The Kate Adventures" features personal message, responses to questions from readers, and appearances schedule.




» Brassey, Richard [ Kids ] - Learn about Brilliant Brits, Nessie, and How to Speak Chimpanzee on the author/illustrator's site. Find animations, games, riddles, and teacher resources.




» Bruchac, Joseph [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Official homepage of the Native American author/storyteller, with biography, performance schedule, and index of published books.




» Canevaro, Vanessa [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Books, biography, photographs and news for the children's author.




» Cheshire, Simon [ 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.




» Cooney, Barbara [ Kids/Teens ] - Information and biography of the illustrator and author of Miss Rumphius.




» Corbett, Scott [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes brief biography and full bibliography of the author's sixty-nine children's books.




» Couloumbis, Audrey [ Kids/Teens ] - Author's site includes information and sample chapters from recent books; recipes; and idea starters, photos and biographic information for book reports.




» Cronin, Doreen [ Kids/Teens ] - Official site includes biography, illustrations, books, and a newsletter. Author of 'Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type'.




» Curry, Jane Louise [ 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.




» DePaola, Tomie [ Kids/Teens ] - Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures.




» DiTerlizzi, Tony [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Author and illustrator of the Spiderwick Chronicles. Features news, art, biography, video, and FAQ.




» Duncan, Lois [ Kids/Teens ] - A short autobiography of the award-winning young adult horror writer.




» DuPrau, Jeanne [ Kids/Teens ] - The official site includes a brief biography and a synopsis of the book, "The City of Ember".




» Fern, Tracey [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Author of children's historical books and magazine articles. Includes biography. cover art, and articles.




» Fischer, Debbie Reed [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Author of teen fiction and young adult novels. Biography, reviews, list pf appearances and overviews of the books.




» Fleischman, Paul [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The Newbery Medalist's web site, offering a biography, articles, bibliography, event listings, and excerpts.




» Frasier, Debra [ Kids ] - A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her current studio projects and outdoor adventures.




» 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.




» Garland, Sherry [ Kids/Teens ] - Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.




» Geraghty, Paul [ Kids/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.




» Gibbons, Gail [ Kids/Teens ] - Author and illustrator of non-fiction books. Includes biography, pictures, and brief book descriptions.




» Gleitzman, Morris [ Kids/Teens ] - Listen to the author read parts of his stories, such as "Two Weeks with the Queen", and "Worry Warts". Contains photographs and a biography.




» Great Writers and Poets [ Mature Teens ] - Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners.




» Green, Roger J. [ Teens ] - Includes information about the author and his books, including a full list of books and how he started writing.




» Haley, Alex [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots.




» Henkes, Kevin [ Kids/Teens ] - Official site provides author biography, illustrations, information on characters and books, and fun and games.




» Herrick, Ann [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing.




» Jacqueline Jules [ Kids/Teens ] - Official site of Jacqueline Jules, author of Noah and the Ziz, Once Upon a Shabbos, and The Hardest Word; with games and a biography.




» Jennings, Paul [ 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.




» KLGoing.com [ Mature Teens ] - Official site for the author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information.




» 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.




» Lawrence, Iain [ 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.




» 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.




» Lobel, Arnold [ Kids ] - Brief biography, and list of books including 'Frog and Toad Together'.




» MacDonald, Amy [ Kids ] - Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits.




» Maria, Donna [ Kids ] - Visit the magical worlds from the books, including the 5 stories about Miss Christmas and the lands visited by the Princess of Colour.




» McDaniel, Lurlene [ Mature Teens ] - Official website for young adult author, includes biography, book information, appearances, and links.




» Meg Cabot Fansite [ Teens ] - Has information on the author and listing of her books. Includes Mia page and news.




» 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.




» Pierce, Tamora [ 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.




» The Poet's Bookshelf: Biographies of Famous Poets [ Kids/Teens ] - Gifted students write about the lives of 12 well-known American poets.




» Polacco, Patricia [ Kids/Teens ] - Provides author information, books, current news, activities, and a forum. Author of 'Pink and Say'.




» 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.




» Pullman, Paul [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Official site of the author of "His Dark Materials"; with a biography, questions, and information about the books.




» Rimbaud, Arthur [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers introduction to the Victorian-era author. Includes poems and "seer" letters, with a brief analysis.




» Rodman, Mary Ann [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes a biography, list of books, advice, and a scrapbook.




» Rose, Simon [ 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.




» Russo, Marisabina [ Kids ] - Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has written, and a schedule of school visits.




» Salley, Coleen [ Kids/Teens ] - Promotes children's author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and booking engagements.




» Salter, Helen [ Teens ] - Official website of the teen fiction author. Includes about the author, links and contact, FAQs, and book order form.




» Say, Allen [ 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.




» Scarsbrook, Richard [ 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.




» Schofield, Brent R. [ Kids ] - Author of "What The Cat Knows" and "Hairballs And Sticky Things". Features book descriptions and biography.




» Scott, Elaine [ 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.




» Shulamith Levey Oppenheim [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Presents information on the children's book author, short stories, published books and new work.




» Simon, Seymour [ Kids ] - Official homepage of the award-winning science author for children. Includes information on the author and his books, along with science links.




» Sones, Sonya [ 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.




» Spinelli, Jerry [ Teens ] - Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards.




» St. George, Judith [ Teens ] - The author of "So You Want to be President?". The site has a biography and details of her books.




» Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne) [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information on the author of music biographies and fiction. Sponsored by the Author's Guild.




» Thinkquest: Bill Peet [ Kids ] - Tells about the author and his books. Also includes information and games for the classroom.




» U'Ren, Andrea [ Kids/Teens ] - Includes book descriptions, portfolio, and biographical information.




» Van Draanen, Wendelin [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dedicated to authors Sammy Keyes mystery books. Contains Sammy's song, interview, short book reviews, mystery game, and biography.




» Vega, Denise [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The author of 'Click Here(To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade)'; with a biography and book details.




» Walker, Alice [ 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.




» West, Colin [ 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.




» Wojciechowski, Susan [ Kids ] - Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school visits, and related book activities.




» Wolff, Ashley [ Kids/Teens ] - Children's book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as well as information on scheduling a school visit.




» 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.




» Zeises, Lara M. [ 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.

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