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David A. Adler:
http://www.davidaadler.com
Author of the Cam Jansen mystery series, The Picture Biography of... series, and more.
Laurie Halse Anderson:
http://www.writerlady.com
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.
Caroline Arnold:
http://www.carolinearnoldbooks.com
Author of nonfiction animal books, including Cheetahs and Elephants.
Jim Arnosky:
http://www.jimarnosky.com
Author of All About Alligators, the Crinklefoot series, and more.
Avi's Home Page:
http://www.avi-writer.com
Avi, author of such stories as The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Nothing But the Truth, and The Fighting Ground, answers questions and talks about his books.
Jim Aylesworth:
http://www.ayles.com
Author of over twenty-five picture books including The Tale of Tricky Fox, The Burger and the Hotdog, Naughty Little Monkeys and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
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Haemi Balgassi:
http://www.haemibalgassi.com
She is the author of Peacebound Trains and Tao's Sonata.
Lynne Reid Banks:
http://www.lynnereidbanks.com
Author of the Indian in the Cupboard series.
T.A. Barron:
http://www.tabarron.com
Author of The Ancient One and the Merlin series.
The Life and Work of John Bellairs:
http://www.bellairsia.com
Bellairs is the author of The House with a Clock in Its Walls and The Curse of the Blue Figurine.
Robert J. Blake:
http://www.robertjblake.com
Author/Illustrator of Akiak and Togo.
Judy Blume:
http://www.judyblume.com
Author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Superfudge and more.
Jan Brett's Home Page:
http://www.janbrett.com
You'll find everything from trolls to armadillos on this author/illustrator's page. She has created The Mitten, Armadillo Rodeo, The Trouble with Trolls and Berlioz the Bear.
Marc Brown:
http://pbskids.org/arthur/
Author/Illustrator of the Arthur series.
Betsy Byars:
http://www.betsybyars.com
Author of many books, including The Not Just Anybody Family and the Herculeah Jones series.
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Official Eric Carle Web Site:
http://www.eric-carle.com
For fans of the famous author/illustrator and his books such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Do You Want To Be My Friend, and The Tiny Seed.
The World of Beverly Cleary:
http://www.beverlycleary.com
Learn all about this author and the many characters from her books. Then take a quiz to see how well you know them!
Andrew Clements:
http://www.andrewclements.com
Author of Frindle, The School Story and others.
Vicki Cobb:
http://www.vickicobb.com
Author of many science experiment books, including Bet You Can't!
Bruce Coville:
http://www.brucecoville.com
Author of the Magic Shop series, The Dragonslayers and more.
Sharon Creech:
http://www.sharoncreech.com
Award winning author of Walk Two Moons.
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Roald Dahl:
http://www.roalddahl.com
Author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and many more.
Tomie dePaola:
http://www.tomie.com
Author/Illustrator of numerous books, including Bill and Pete and Tom.
Walter Farley:
http://www.theblackstallion.com
Author of The Black Stallion series.
Jack Gantos:
http://www.jackgantos.com
Author of Joey Pigza and Rotten Ralph.
Jean Craighead George:
http://www.jeancraigheadgeorge.com
Author of many nature theme books, including My Side of the Mountain and several nonfiction books.
Kristine O'Connell George:
http://www.kristinegeorge.com
This site promotes poetry and activities involving poetry for children. George also includes information about her life and books.
Gail Gibbons:
http://www.gailgibbons.com
Author/Illustrator of many nonfiction science picture books, including Whales.
Jamie Gilson:
http://www.jamiegilson.com
Author of Thirteen Ways to Sink a Sub, Do Banans Chew Gum, and more.
Dan Gutman:
http://www.dangutman.com
Author of Babe and Me and many others.
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Kevin Henkes:
http://www.kevinhenkes.com
Author/Illustrator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse and many others.
Will Hobbs:
http://www.willhobbsauthor.com
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.
Michael Hoeye:
http://www.hermux.com
Author of the Hermux Tantamoq adventures: Time Stops for No Mouse, The Sands of Time and more.
Deborah Hopkinson:
http://www.deborahhopkinson.com
Author of Apples to Oregon and Sky Boys.
Brian Jacques:
http://www.redwall.org
If you're a fan of the Redwall books, here's the site for you! It includes information on the author of Redwall, Mattimeo and The Long Patrol.
Barbara Joosse:
http://www.barbarajoosse.com
Author of Mama, Do You Love Me?
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Peg Kehret:
http://www.pegkehret.com
Author of Terror at the Zoo, Cages and more.
Eric A. Kimmel:
http://www.ericakimmel.com
Author of Anansi folktales.
Steven Kellogg:
http://www.stevenkellogg.com
Author and illustrator of many picture books, including The Mysterious Tadpole and the Pinkerton series.
Kathleen Krull:
http://www.kathleenkrull.com
Author of many biographies, including Wilma Unlimited, and the Lives of... series.
Jane Kurtz:
http://www.janekurtz.com
Welcome to the site of the author of Fire on the Mountain and Pulling the Lion's Tale.
Loreen Leedy:
http://www.loreenleedy.com
Author/Illustrator of many nonfiction books, including Measuring Penny and The Edible Playground.
Madeline L'Engle:
http://www.madelinelengle.com
Author of A Wrinkle in Time and other fantasies.
The Mary E. Lyons Den:
http://www.lyonsdenbooks.com
Learn about the author who wrote Sorrow's Kitchen and Letters from a Slave Girl.
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Suse MacDonald:
http://www.create4kids.com
Learn about the author/illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book Alphabetics.
Gerald McDermott:
http://www.geraldmcdermott.com
Author/Illustrator of Anansi, Zomo the Rabbit and more.
Ann McGovern:
http://www.annmcgovern.com
Find out about the author of many books including Lady in the Box and If You Grew Up in Colonial Times.
Ben Mikaelsen:
http://www.benmikaelsen.com
Author of adventure books, including Rescue Josh McGuire.
Bernard Most on the Web:
http://www.bernardmost.com
Author/Illustrator of many fiction and nonfiction dinosaur books.
Robert Munsch:
http://www.robertmunsch.com
Author/Illustrator of The Paperbag Princess, Thomas' Snowsuit and more.
Jim Murphy:
http://www.jimmurphybooks.com
Learn about two-time Newbery Honor Book author Jim Murphy.
Leslea Newman's Kids Page:
http://www.lesleakids.com
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.
Laura Numeroff:
http://lauranumeroff.com
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, including If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and more.
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Mary Pop Osborne:
http://www.marypopeosborne.com
Author of The Magic Treehouse series.
Jerry Pallotta:
http://jerrypallotta.com
Author/Illustrator of many science alphabet books, including The Underwater Alphabet Book and The Reptile Alphabet Book.
Barbara Park:
http://randomhouse.com/kids/junieb
Author of the Junie B. Jones series.
Katherine Paterson:
http://www.terabithia.com
The official site called Terabithia that explores the work of the author of Bridge to Terabithia, The Great Gilly Hopkins, Lyddie, and Jacob Have I Loved.
Tamora Pierce:
http://www.tamora-pierce.com
Learn about this author's background, her life and her books in this information-packed web site.
Dav Pilkey's Extra-Crunchy Website o' Fun:
http://www.pilkey.com
Great fun wandering through this site created by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey who wrote The Paperboy, Kat Kong, and Dogzilla.
Gary Paulsen:
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen
Here is the author of Hatchet, Dogsong, The Crossing, The Winter Room, and other great reads.
Patricia Polacco:
http://www.patriciapolacco.com
Author/Illustrator of many book, including Thundercake and Rechenka's Eggs.
The World of Beatrix Potter:
http://www.peterrabbit.co.uk
Author/Illustrator of the Peter Rabbit books and more.
Q • R • S
Robert Quackenbush:
http://www.rquackenbush.com
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.
Pam Muñoz Ryan:
http://www.pammunozryan.com
Author of over twenty-five books for young people, including Esperanza Rising, a Nutmeg nominee.
J.K. Rowling:
http://www.jkrowling.com
Author of the Harry Potter series
Louis Sachar:
http://www.louissachar.com
Author of Holes and the Wayside School series.
Dr. Seuss:
http://www.seussville.com
The famous Dr. Seuss! How many of his books can you name?
Shel Silverstein:
http://www.shelsilverstein.com
Author of Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up and more.
Seymour Simon:
http://www.seymoursimon.com
Author of many excellent science books, including Saturn, Jupiter, and Earthquakes.
Peter Sis:
http://www.petersis.com
Author/Illustrator of The Wall, Madlenka and Madlenka's Dog.
Cynthia Leitich Smith:
http://cynthialeitichsmith.com
This official web site not only includes biographical and bibliographical information, but also includes recommended fantasy, horror, and multicultural books by other authors.
Roland Smith:
http://www.rolandsmith.com
Author of Sasquatch, Jaguar and others.
Lemony Snicket:
http://www.lemonysnicket.com
Author of the Series of Unfortunate Events.
Diane Stanley:
http://www.dianestanley.com
Author of many biographies, including Good Queen Bess: The Story of Elizabeth I of England.
William Steig:
http://www.williamsteig.com
Author/Illustrator of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Shrek and more.
Janet Stevens:
http://www.janetstevens.com
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).
R.L Stine:
http://www.rlstine.com
Author of the Goosebumps series.
T • U • V • W • X • Y • Z
Mike Thaler:
http://www.mikethaler.com
Author/Illustrator of The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and others in the series.
Colin Thompson:
http://www.colinthompson.com
Australian author/illustrator of wonderful stories like Tower to the Sun.
Megan Whalen Turner:
http://home.att.net/~mwturner/
Includes reviews and analysis of this author's Newbery Honor-winning book, The Thief.
Chris Van Allsburg:
http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com
Author/Illustrator of The Polar Express, Jumanji, Zathura and many other wonderfully illustrated magical stories.
Rosemary Wells:
http://www.rosemarywells.com
Author/Illustrator of the Max and Ruby series and others.
Ian Whybrow:
http://www.ianwhybrow.com
Author of the Little Wolf series, including Little Wolf's Book of Badness and others.
David Wiesner - The Art of Visial Storytelling:
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/authors/wiesner/home.html
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.
Laura Ingalls Wilder:
http://www.littlehousebooks.com
Author of the Little House books, including Little House on the Prairie.
Elizabeth Winthrop:
http://www.elizabethwinthrop.com
Author of The Castle in the Attic and Battle for the Castle, among others.
Audrey and Don Wood:
http://www.audreywood.com
Author and illustrator of The Napping House, King Bidgood's in the Bathtub and more.
Jane Yolen:
http://www.janeyolen.com
Author of numerous books, including Sleeping Ugly, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? and The Pit Dragon Trilogy.
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