Authors/Artists
Articles Index
Hooray for Dr. Seuss!
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel also wrote under the name Theodore Lesieg. His books: picture books and beginning readers with a controlled vocabulary, include The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham and which are all great read-alouds. Because of their controlled vocabulary, children who are just learning to read can successfully read The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Whether writing as Dr. Seuss or Theodore LeSieg, Theodor Geisel was a master at creating books children love.
The Enduring Roald Dahl
In Roald Dahl's wildly imaginative works of children's literature, strange and wonderful things happen. Among his most well-known children's books are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach. If your 9-12 year old child is looking for an entertaining book, look for one by Roald Dahl.
Spotlight on Jean Little
For more than forty years, Canadian children's book author Jean Little has been writing outstanding children's books, so if you are looking for children's books for your 9-12-year-old child, be sure to include books by Canadian children's book author Jean Little.
Much Like Nancy Drew
Mildred Wirt Benson's role as the writer of the text of 23 of the first 25 Nancy Drew books under the direction of Edward Stratemeyer of the Stratemeyer Syndicate wasn't revealed to the public for 50 years. Benson was well known in the midwest as a journalist, and Carolyn Keene was the name given as the author of the Nancy Drew books. The Nancy Drew series has been popular for many years. Has your child read a Nancy Drew book?
Author and Illustrator Bill Peet
Children's author and illustrator Bill Peet was not only known for his more than 30 humorous children's books, Bill Peet was also well known as a storyteller and animator for Walt Disney, writing the script for Disney's animated 101 Dalmations. His autiobiography is one of many interesting children's books by Bill Peet for your child to read.
Hans Christian Andersen and his Fairy Tales
You might be surprised to find out how many of the children's books of fairy tales your child particularly enjoys are versions of Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales. Learn more about the life and work of Hans Christian Andersen and find out why one of his fairy tales might be just the special children's book to delight your child.
Artist Jerry Pinkney and His Children's Picture Books
When looking for a children's picture book for your child, look for children's picture books illustrated by artist Jerry Pinkney. Jerry Pinkney has created numerous Caldecott Honor Books and is the recipient of a number of other awards, including the Coretta Scott King Award, for his watercolor illustrations of children's picture books.
Astrid Lindgren: The Creator of Pippi Longstocking
Swedish author Astrid Lindgren may have been best known for her children's books featuring the lovable character Pippi Longstocking, but Astrid Lindgren had many other accomplishments as well.
Spotlight on Award Winning Author Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant is an award winning author of children's books, several of which celebrate her roots in Appalachia. Whether your child is 4-8 or 9-12 years old, there is probably a Cynthia Rylant book s/he will like,
L. Frank Baum and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum was published in 1900. Since this children's book was published, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has become a classic Find out why L. Frank Baum considered The Wonderful Wizard of Oz a new American fairy tale.
The Extraordinary Tomie dePaola
Find the perfect book for your child by taking a look at the work of award winning children's author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, who has over 200 children's books to his credit, including folktales, Mother Goose rhymes, Bible stories, books about Stregna Nona, and his own life at 26 Fairmount Avenue.
Spotlight on Author Sharon Creech
Author Sharon Creech has won numerous awards for her children’s novels, including the Newbery Medal and the Carnagie Awaard. If you are looking for a good book for your 9-12 year old child (upper elementaty - middle school), try one of the novels by Sharon Creech, such as Replay, Ruby Holler, Walk Two Moons, or Chasing Redbird.
Newbery Medal Winner Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo's first children's book, "Because of Winn-Dixie," was a 2001 Newbery Honor Book and her second book, "The Tiger Rising" was a National Book Award finalist. Her lastest novel for a child, "The Tale of Despereaux," won the 2004 Newbery Medal. Learn about the author, her approach to writing, her characters, and her books.
The Magic of Ezra Jack Keats
Author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats is known for his award winning children's books with their collage and paint illustrations, particularly The Snowy Day, for which he received a Caldecott Medal, and other books featuring Peter, an African American boy who lives in the city. If you are looking for a picture book your child will enjoy again and again, try a book by Ezra Jack Keats.
Award Winning Author Beverly Cleary
Children's author Beverly Cleary's popular character, Ramona Quimby, returns in "Ramona's World," the first Ramona Quimby book in 15 years. Learn about the life and books of Beverly Cleary.
Children Love Mem Fox
Learn all about Mem Fox, the internationally published Australian children's book author and literacy consultant. Her picture books delight young children and her book about how a child learns to read and how parents can help, "Reading Magic," will greatly benefit adults.
Louis Sachar, Author of "Holes" and Much More
Louis Sachar is much more than just the author of the children's book "Holes" (and "Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake"), popular with children 10+ and young adults (YA), and the screen writer for the movie version of "Holes." Sachar is also the author of the popular Wayside School and Marvin Redpost series, and the award winning "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom."
Marc Brown's Arthur and His Father
If you have, or teach, children, you are probably aware that picture books and chapter books about Marc Brown's Arthur the aardvark are tremendously popular. Find out why and learn about Arthur and his father and see if a book about Arthur would appeal to your child.
Children Love Mem Fox
Learn all about Mem Fox, the internationally published Australian children's book author and literacy consultant. Her picture books delight young children and her book about how a child learns to read and how parents can help, "Reading Magic," will greatly benefit adults.
The Artistry and Influence of Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak's children's picture books, artwork and stories, have had a major impact on children's literature, with one book by Maurice Sendak, "Where the Wild Things Are," winning both a Caldecott Medal and complaints that it was too scary for a young child.