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Alcott, Louisa May  (6) Alexander, Lloyd  (5) Andersen, Hans Christian  (8) Armstrong, William  (2) Attema, Martha  (4) Austen, Jane  (3) Avi  (6) Banks, Lynne Reid  (5) Baum, L. Frank  (8) Bemelmans, Ludwig  (2) Berenstain, Stan and Jan  (2) Blume, Judy  (5) Brett, Jan  (3) Bridwell, Norman  (2) Brown, Marc  (5) Buffie, Margaret  (3) Burnett, Frances Hodgson  (2) Byars, Betsy  (3) Carle, Eric  (4) Carroll, Lewis  (4) Chaucer, Geoffrey  (3) Christopher, Matt  (1) Cleary, Beverly  (5) Clemens, Samuel@  (5) Colfer, Eoin  (1) Collodi, Carlo@  (6) Cormier, Robert  (6) Cushman, Karen  (1) Dahl, Roald  (2) Defoe, Daniel  (5) Dickens, Charles  (5) Donne, John  (2) Dostoevsky, Fyodor  (3) Dr. Seuss  (4) Du Bois, W.E.B.@  (6) Dumas, Alexandre  (3) Eliot, George  (1) Eliot, T. S.  (4) Frank, Anne@  (6) Funke, Cornelia  (5) Geisel, Theodor Seuss@  (4) George, Jean Craighead  (6) Handler, Daniel  (2) Hinton, S. E.  (4) Holt, Kimberly Willis  (4) Hopkins, Cathy  (3) Hughes, Langston  (7)

Jacques, Brian  (5) Korman, Gordon  (4) Kropp, Paul  (4) Lenski, Lois  (3) Lessing, Doris  (2) Lewis, C. S.  (6) Little, Jean  (15) Lorenzini, Carlo@  (6) Lowry, Lois  (5) Marshall, James  (3) Mayer, Mercer  (1) McNaughton, Janet  (3) Milne, A. A.  (3) Montgomery, L. M.  (11) Munsch, Robert  (3) Nimmo, Jenny  (3) Numeroff, Laura  (2) O'Dell, Scott  (4) Oppel, Kenneth  (5) Park, Barbara  (4) Paterson, Katherine  (4) Paulsen, Gary  (4) Peck, Richard  (2) Peck, Robert Newton  (1) Potter, Beatrix  (3) Prelutsky, Jack  (3) Rawls, Wilson  (3) Rowling, J. K.  (7) Sachar, Louis  (4) Sewell, Anna  (3) Shakespeare, William  (12) Shelley, Mary  (2) Silverstein, Shel  (3) Snicket, Lemony  (0) Speare, Elizabeth George  (2) Spyri, Johanna  (2) Stine, R. L.  (4) Stratton-Porter, Gene  (5) Swift, Jonathan  (5) Tolkien, J. R. R.  (2) Tolstoy, Leo  (2) Twain, Mark  (5) Van Allsburg, Chris  (2) Viorst, Judith  (2) White, E. B.  (4) Whitman, Walt  (5) Wilder, Laura Ingalls  (7)

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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.

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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Author Webliography [ Mature Teens ] - Directory of scholarly sites about classic authors.
• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
• The Horn Book [ Kids ] - Features letters and radio interviews with classic children's writers.
• 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.
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• McDaniel, Lurlene [ Mature Teens ] - Official website for young adult author, includes biography, book information, appearances, and links.
• Meg Cabot [ Teens ] - Has information on the author and listing of her books. Includes Mia page and news, fun stuff and princess club.
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• 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'.
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• 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.
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• 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.
• 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.
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• Spinelli, Jerry [ Teens ] - Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards.
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• U'Ren, Andrea [ Kids/Teens ] - Includes book descriptions, portfolio, and biographical information.
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• 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.