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Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners.
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Great Writers and Poets Winners for a list of all the winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature Nobel Prize in Literature Winners 1996-1901, annotated, with links and books Press announcement of the 1996 Nobel Prize Winner: Wislawa Szymborska Literary Prizes Lists: all major...Directory of scholarly sites about classic authors.
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Author Webliography This directory is an index of indexes. It contains pointers to individual author guides or other cumulative documents that deal with specific writers. Admittedly, most of these authors are literary. I have not included many authors from genres such as...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.
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Tamora Pierce's fansite updated 10-17-05 Tammy now has her own merchandise Visit her Cafe Press store to see what's on offer! Click on a name to visit each author's site! Network for Good links to nonprofits aiding victims of Hurricane Katrina (including animal rescue) Tamora...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.
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Iain Lawrence No matter that the ship carrying them and the other juvenile criminals is captained by Tom’s father. Tom knows his father can’t help him clear his name and regain his freedom–not as long as Mr. Goodfellow, a man who wants...Official website, including biography, book information, appearances, and links.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/lurlene/
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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Writers Online home page Caroline with two children, Xan (15) and Alice (13 Animals 13 chickens, 3 cats, 1 guinea pig, 1 rat. Childhood ambitions To be champion jockey at steeplechasing. Best subject at schoolEnglish. Worst subject at school Physics. Best school memory Winning...Offers introduction to the Victorian-era author. Includes poems and "seer" letters, with a brief analysis.
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Arthur Rimbaud (Overview and Analysis) With an unerring lack of tact, he presented himself as a combination of the two most repulsive characters known to 1870s France: a homosexual and an anarchist Intro Connections to World Literature Poetry Eternity The Drunken Boat Letters The Seer...Official website of the teen fiction author. Includes about the author, links and contact, FAQs, and book order form.
http://helensalter.com
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.
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Simon Cheshire ...Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.
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SherryGarlandHomepage I am the author of over twenty-five books for children, teenagers, and adults. I write for nearly all ages and my fiction covers a wide range of topics. My non-fiction work includes a how-to-write book for adults. If you are...A short autobiography of the award-winning young adult horror writer.
http://loisduncan.arquettes.com/Biography3.htm
Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing.
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Books for Kids Teens by Ann Herrick Book sign view page visits Site information email Subscribe to Newsletter...Official site at Random House. Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards.
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Jerry Spinelli Until the day that suddenly makes him change his mind Dear Readers, OK, let's stop right there You are a reader, aren't you? Maybe you don't think of that as a big deal 8220;Yo—I'm a Reader 8221 Well, let me...Author of "What The Cat Knows" and "Hairballs And Sticky Things". Features book descriptions and biography.
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Official Web Site Of Brent R. Schofield For all ages and anyone who loves/tolerates cats. ISBN: 0-595-23537-9 $9.95 U.S 15.95 Can 8.99 U.K. Click here to buy from Amazon or see Reviews Or order from your local bookstore When a small kitten (Cupcake) is brought home, her...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.
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Colin West Author/Illustrator ...(Official site) Dedicated to her Sammy Keyes mystery books. Contains Sammy's song, interview, short book reviews, mystery game, and the author's biography.
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Wendelin Van Draanen You can also hear me rockin out on the Sammy Keyes Song-my musical salute to Sammy! It's no bubblegum pop tune, either. My readers rock, so the song had to, too. Younger readers should check out the Shredderman section, which...Includes book descriptions, portfolio, and biographical information.
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Andrea U'Ren Copyright 2004 Andrea U'Ren Contact: andreauren@comcast.net Website by Needmore Designs...Listen to Gleitzman read parts of his stories, such as "Two Weeks with the Queen", and "Worry Warts". Contains photographs and a biography.
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Welcome to the Morris Gleitzman Website To see the site at its best, a frames-capable browser with Javascript enabled is recommended; it's optimised for Internet Explorer 4.x and Netscape Navigator 4.x and later. If you have a frames-capable browser, but have frames disabled, please use the...Author of "Uncanny!", "The Cabbage Patch War", and Hedley Hopkins". Contains a biography, a list of books and their covers, and some games.
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The Paul Jennings File You can access all the latest news, information and games relating to some of my books. If you are looking for information for school assignments check out my biography in About Paul there is plenty of good material there. Teachers...Official site of the author of "His Dark Materials"; with a biography, questions, and information about the books.
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Philip Pullman I shall be updating it regularly, so do keep coming back to see what's new. His Dark Materials filmI'm glad to say that New Line Cinema has announced the appointment of Anand Tucker to direct the first His Dark Materials...Tells about the author of America's first dictionary.
http://www.m-w.com/info/noah.htm
A part of the Horn Book's Virtual History Exhibit, this site features letters and radio interviews with classic children's writers.
http://www.hbook.com/exhibit/authillus.html
Tells about the childhood of the man who created the Wild Things and identifies some of the influences that shaped his writing and artwork.
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/sendak.htm
A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber.
http://www.lessontutor.com/eesAuthors.html
Introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses of select writers.
http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/authors.asp
Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits.
http://www.AmyMacDonald.com/about.html
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.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/walker_a.htm
Students provide very short biographies of their favorite Newbery Award-winning authors.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001456/authorbio.htm
Provides short introductions to the lives and works of hundreds of authors from around the world.
http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/indeksi.htm
Gifted students write about the lives of 12 well-known American poets.
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/poets/poet.htm
An 8th-grader shares what she has learned about this popular young adult writer.
http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kvander/voigt.html
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.
http://teridanielsbooks.com
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.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/angelou_m.htm
Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/haley_a.htm
Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.
http://www.neilarksey.co.uk/
Official homepage of the award-winning science author for children. Includes information on the author and his 200+ books, along with science links.
http://www.seymoursimon.com/index.htm
Promotes children's author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and booking engagements.
http://coleensalley.com
Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has written, and a schedule of school visits.
http://www.marisabinarusso.com/
Author of science fiction and fantasy novels for children and young adults. Find autobiographical information and a synopsis of some of his books.
http://www.simon-rose.com
Learn about Brilliant Brits, Nessie, and How to Speak Chimpanzee on the author/illustrator's site. Find animations, games, riddles, and teacher resources.
http://www.richardbrassey.com
Visit the magical worlds from the books, including the 5 stories about Miss Christmas and the lands visited by the Princess of Colour.
http://www.donna-marias-world.co.uk
Children's book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as well as information on scheduling a school visit.
http://www.ashleywolff.com/
Official site for the author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information.
http://www.klgoing.com
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.
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/authors/allensay/
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.
http://www.zeisgeist.com/
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.
http://paulgeraghty.net
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.
http://mjauch.com/
The official site includes a brief biography and a synopsis of the book, "The City of Ember".
http://www.jeanneduprau.com/
A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her current studio projects and outdoor adventures.
http://debrafrasier.com/
Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school visits, and related book activities.
http://www.susanwoj.com/
Author's site includes information and sample chapters from recent books; recipes; and idea starters, photos and biographic information for book reports.
http://www.audreycouloumbis.com/
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.
http://www.mitaliperkins.com
Official website for the non-fiction author. Includes a biography, information about her work, and a schedule of school visits and special events.
http://www.elainescott.com/
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.
http://www.jacquelineharvey.com/
Tells about the author and his books. Also includes information and games for the classroom.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0111400/
Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.
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David Almond I want to challenge myself, to spread my wings, to write in new ways and in new forms. Writing novels is still my main—my central—task, and it’s great to see the paperback of The Fire-Eaters, coming out in the U.S.A....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.
http://www.richardscarsbrook.com/
Includes a biography, list of books, advice, and a scrapbook.
http://www.maryannrodman.com/
Includes information about the author and his books, including a full list of books and how he started writing.
http://www.rogerjgreen.net/
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.
http://www.sonyasones.com/faq.htm
Offers book list and author information.
http://www.sherryashworth.com/
Author of adventure, fantasy, time travel, mystery, and Native American tales for young people. Site includes book chapters, background, illustrations, photos, reviews, and biography.
http://www.janelouisecurry.com/
The stories of 19 girls who became famous in their adult life.
http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/S...ives_of_Girls_Who_Became_Famous/
Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures.
http://www.tomie.com/
Includes biographies of more than 30 poets along with guides to their most popular works.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/poets/index.htm
Introduces children's writer Joe Larke, his stories, and his poems. Also includes contact information, details about school visits, and tips for young writers.
http://www.grinabit.com/
Includes brief biography and full bibliography of the author's sixty-nine children's books.
http://www.damfino.com/authors/scorbett/bibliography.html
The author of 'Click Here(To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade)'; with a biography and book details.
http://www.denisevega.com
The author of "So You Want to be President?". The site has a biography and details of her books.
http://www.judithstgeorge.com
An interview with this author where he discusses the origins of his fantasy world called Ruin Mist.
http://aliciareynolds.tripod.com/id7.html