More Authors / Illustrators
These links will take you to the websites, generally the "official" web sites, of authors and illustrators of children's books and to related sites.
America Writes for Kids
A site with information about children's authors and playwrights, including state lists, from the Drury University Department of Education.
A site with information about children's authors and playwrights, including state lists, from the Drury University Department of Education.
Anholt, Lawrence and Catherine
The Anholts, who live in England, have 60 books in print, including Lawrence's Art Series, which he both wrote and illustrated.
The Anholts, who live in England, have 60 books in print, including Lawrence's Art Series, which he both wrote and illustrated.
Avi
The popular and prolific author has an excellent web site that includes information about his life, his books, and writing, as well as an active bulletin board.
The popular and prolific author has an excellent web site that includes information about his life, his books, and writing, as well as an active bulletin board.
Baum, L. Frank
A timeline of the life of the author of the children's class The Wizard of Oz.
A timeline of the life of the author of the children's class The Wizard of Oz.
Blume, Judy
The author's official web site is packed with information, including information on her life, her books, and her experiences with censorship.
The author's official web site is packed with information, including information on her life, her books, and her experiences with censorship.
Bowen, Fred
Author's account of influences on his writing plus summaries of his AllStar SportsStory Series.
Author's account of influences on his writing plus summaries of his AllStar SportsStory Series.
Brett, Jan
Popular writer and illustrator Jan Brett has a web site chock full of information and activities.
Popular writer and illustrator Jan Brett has a web site chock full of information and activities.
Brown, Marc
Information on the author of the enormously popular Arthur books, from the Marc Brown Studios site.
Information on the author of the enormously popular Arthur books, from the Marc Brown Studios site.
Byars, Betsy
Author's official site is well designed and includes information on her books, photos, and writing tips.
Author's official site is well designed and includes information on her books, photos, and writing tips.
Casanova, Mary
Learn about this Minnesota author, her books, awards, and reviews.
Learn about this Minnesota author, her books, awards, and reviews.
Child, Lauren
Here's the lively Web site of the talented illustrator and author of such picture books as "I Will Never Ever Eat a Tomato" and "I am Too Absolutely Small for School," the creator of the memorable Clarice Bean.
Here's the lively Web site of the talented illustrator and author of such picture books as "I Will Never Ever Eat a Tomato" and "I am Too Absolutely Small for School," the creator of the memorable Clarice Bean.
Cleary, Brian
Find out about the award winning author's books of humor, featuring puns, homophones, and other word play.
Find out about the award winning author's books of humor, featuring puns, homophones, and other word play.
Cooney, Barbara
Here you will find a biography of the award-winning artist, who illustrated more than 100 books, as well as writing some of them. She was most known for the picture book Miss Rumpius.
Here you will find a biography of the award-winning artist, who illustrated more than 100 books, as well as writing some of them. She was most known for the picture book Miss Rumpius.
Curtis, Jamie Lee
Don't think that because she's an actress that Curtis' books are only popular because of the media hype. Her picture books for young children, illustrated by Laura Cornell, are engaging and fun.
Don't think that because she's an actress that Curtis' books are only popular because of the media hype. Her picture books for young children, illustrated by Laura Cornell, are engaging and fun.
Danziger, Paula
Learn all about the late creator of the Amber Brown series, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, The Pistachio Prescription, and other books for middle readers.
Learn all about the late creator of the Amber Brown series, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, The Pistachio Prescription, and other books for middle readers.
Dillon, Leo and Diane
A brief biography of the talented and award-winning children's book illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon, from the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature.
A brief biography of the talented and award-winning children's book illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon, from the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature.
Farnsworth, Bill
Illustrator whose realistic oil painting appear in 15 children's books, several of which were award winners.
Illustrator whose realistic oil painting appear in 15 children's books, several of which were award winners.
Fleming, Denise
Award winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming includes summaries of her books, along with cover art, activities, and information about her personal appearances on her official site.
Award winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming includes summaries of her books, along with cover art, activities, and information about her personal appearances on her official site.
George, Kristine O'Connell
The award winning poet's excellent web site provides both information about the writer and her books and tips for budding writers and their teachers.
The award winning poet's excellent web site provides both information about the writer and her books and tips for budding writers and their teachers.
Hamilton, Virginia
The award winning author of books for all ages has been honored for her body of work with both the Hans Christian Andersen Award and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award and is also a Newberry Medal recipient.
The award winning author of books for all ages has been honored for her body of work with both the Hans Christian Andersen Award and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award and is also a Newberry Medal recipient.
Hayes, Joe
Joe Hayes is a wonderful teller of tales from the Hispanic, Native American and Anglo cultures. He is the resident storyteller at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian in Santa Fe, New Mexico and the author of more than a dozen books.
Joe Hayes is a wonderful teller of tales from the Hispanic, Native American and Anglo cultures. He is the resident storyteller at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian in Santa Fe, New Mexico and the author of more than a dozen books.
Heller, Ruth
A biography of the author of the World of Language Series and the World of Nature Series. Popular titles include Many Lucious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives and Chickens Aren't the Only Ones.
A biography of the author of the World of Language Series and the World of Nature Series. Popular titles include Many Lucious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives and Chickens Aren't the Only Ones.
Henkes, Kevin
This very talented author and illustrator creates award winning picture books for young children and writes award winning novels for older children.
This very talented author and illustrator creates award winning picture books for young children and writes award winning novels for older children.
Hobbs, Will
In addition to the brief biography, there are terrific suggestions for activities related to the author's books, primarily outdoor adventures and young adult novels, but also several picture books.
In addition to the brief biography, there are terrific suggestions for activities related to the author's books, primarily outdoor adventures and young adult novels, but also several picture books.
Ingraham, Eric
Learn about the artist and the dozen children's books he has illustrated since 1977.
Learn about the artist and the dozen children's books he has illustrated since 1977.
Jones, Diana Wynne
Learn all about the award-winning author whose books are popular with tweens and teens.
Learn all about the award-winning author whose books are popular with tweens and teens.
Kellogg, Steven
Learn all about the popular author and illustrator of children's picture books on his official website.
Learn all about the popular author and illustrator of children's picture books on his official website.
Kimmel, Eric A.
Eric A. Kimmel has more than sixty books to his credit, including such award winners as "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins," a Caldecott Honor Book, and the Sydney Taylor Picture Book Award winners "The Chanukkah Guest" and "Gershon's Monster."
Eric A. Kimmel has more than sixty books to his credit, including such award winners as "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins," a Caldecott Honor Book, and the Sydney Taylor Picture Book Award winners "The Chanukkah Guest" and "Gershon's Monster."
Kleven, Elisa
The author and illustrator's site provides delightful examples of her artwork, a biography, information for teachers, and information about school visits.
The author and illustrator's site provides delightful examples of her artwork, a biography, information for teachers, and information about school visits.
Lewis, E.B.
Information about the artist and books illustrated by Lewis, many of which are about African American children.
Information about the artist and books illustrated by Lewis, many of which are about African American children.
Mayer, Mercer
From his delightful Little Critter site, Mercer Mayer, the author and illustrator of more than 300 books, talks about his work.
From his delightful Little Critter site, Mercer Mayer, the author and illustrator of more than 300 books, talks about his work.
McKissack, Patricia
Learn about the author and her books of historical fiction, stories of African Americans from this Random House site.
Learn about the author and her books of historical fiction, stories of African Americans from this Random House site.
Medearis, Angela Shelf
The author of more than 60 books for children emphasizes African-American culture and history in her picture books.
The author of more than 60 books for children emphasizes African-American culture and history in her picture books.
Munsch, Robert
Canadian author Robert Munsch has a wonderfully detailed web site, with a biography, photos, and information about his picture books, including The Paperbag Princess.
Canadian author Robert Munsch has a wonderfully detailed web site, with a biography, photos, and information about his picture books, including The Paperbag Princess.
Myers, Walter Dean
Walter Dean Myers was the recipient of the first annual Virginia Hamilton Literary Award. He was raised in Harlem, which is the setting for many of his books. A prolific writer, his awards include the Newbery Honor Book Award, the Coretta Scott King Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award.
Walter Dean Myers was the recipient of the first annual Virginia Hamilton Literary Award. He was raised in Harlem, which is the setting for many of his books. A prolific writer, his awards include the Newbery Honor Book Award, the Coretta Scott King Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award.
O'Dell, Scott
The award winning author of numerous books of historical fiction, O'Dell is best known for his Island of the Blue Dolphins, for which he was awarded the 1960 John Newbery Medal.
The award winning author of numerous books of historical fiction, O'Dell is best known for his Island of the Blue Dolphins, for which he was awarded the 1960 John Newbery Medal.
Lewis, C.S.
This site biography of C.S. Lewis in the form of an annotated timeline.
This site biography of C.S. Lewis in the form of an annotated timeline.
Park, Linda Sue
The official site of Linda Sue Park, who writes Korean historical novels for middle readers, provides detailed information on the author, her books, and on writing and getting published.
The official site of Linda Sue Park, who writes Korean historical novels for middle readers, provides detailed information on the author, her books, and on writing and getting published.
Pilkey, Dav
Learn all about the author and illustrator of the Captain Underpants series, including his other books, on his official, and full of fun, web site.
Learn all about the author and illustrator of the Captain Underpants series, including his other books, on his official, and full of fun, web site.
Pinkney, Andrea Davis
On the Voices from the Gap: Women Writers of Color web site, you'll find a bibography of Pinkney as well as an annotated listing of her books.
On the Voices from the Gap: Women Writers of Color web site, you'll find a bibography of Pinkney as well as an annotated listing of her books.
Pullman, Philip
This is the official Web site of Philip Pullman. The author's The Golden Compass won England's Carnegie Medal in 1996. The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass completed the trilogy.
This is the official Web site of Philip Pullman. The author's The Golden Compass won England's Carnegie Medal in 1996. The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass completed the trilogy.
Rowling, J.K.
Choose from several different languages and learn about J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter books when you visit her official Web site.
Choose from several different languages and learn about J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter books when you visit her official Web site.
Shannon, David
Author and illustrator David Shannon's picture books, which include include No, David! and A Bad Case of Stripes, have won a number of awards.
Author and illustrator David Shannon's picture books, which include include No, David! and A Bad Case of Stripes, have won a number of awards.
Shepard, Aaron
Known for retelling folktales and other traditional stories from around the world, Shepard has written a number of children's books and reader's theatre scripts.
Known for retelling folktales and other traditional stories from around the world, Shepard has written a number of children's books and reader's theatre scripts.
Silverstein, Shel
A biography, links to his poetry online and lesson plans as well.
A biography, links to his poetry online and lesson plans as well.
Smith, Cynthia Leitich
The author of "Rain is Not My Indian Name" has an excellent site, with numerous bibliographies, articles, and information on children's literature.
The author of "Rain is Not My Indian Name" has an excellent site, with numerous bibliographies, articles, and information on children's literature.
Snicket, Lemony
The website of Lemony Snicket, the author of the enormously popular "A Series Of Unfortunate Events" novels for 9-12 year olds, is as tongue-in-cheek and witty as his books.
The website of Lemony Snicket, the author of the enormously popular "A Series Of Unfortunate Events" novels for 9-12 year olds, is as tongue-in-cheek and witty as his books.
Sweet, Melissa
Artist Melissa Sweet has illustrated a number of children's books, including "Good for You! Toddler Rhymes for Toddler Times" and "Girls Think of Everything."
Artist Melissa Sweet has illustrated a number of children's books, including "Good for You! Toddler Rhymes for Toddler Times" and "Girls Think of Everything."
Tate, Nikki
The Canadian author's StableMates books and her Tarragon Island novels are popular with upper elementary and middle school students.
The Canadian author's StableMates books and her Tarragon Island novels are popular with upper elementary and middle school students.
Taylor , C.J.
Canadian author and illustrator Carrie-Jo Taylor is known for her stories from both the Mohawk tradition and from native peoples across North America.
Canadian author and illustrator Carrie-Jo Taylor is known for her stories from both the Mohawk tradition and from native peoples across North America.
Van Allsburg, Chris
Learn about the author and illustrator and his books, and enjoy a variety of interactivity on Chris Van Allsburg's official Web site.
Learn about the author and illustrator and his books, and enjoy a variety of interactivity on Chris Van Allsburg's official Web site.
White, E. B.
Both biographical information and a letter from White to his young readers about his award winning children's books.
Both biographical information and a letter from White to his young readers about his award winning children's books.
Wilson, Jacqueline
English author Jacqueline Wilson writes enormously popular novels for children, many of which deal with difficult subjects, such as divorce. Her books are popular worldwide. More of Jacqueline Wilson's books are borrowed from UK libraries than the books of any other author.
English author Jacqueline Wilson writes enormously popular novels for children, many of which deal with difficult subjects, such as divorce. Her books are popular worldwide. More of Jacqueline Wilson's books are borrowed from UK libraries than the books of any other author.
Yee, Tammy
The author and artist was born and raised in Honolulu. Her picture books reflect her love of nature and Hawaii.
The author and artist was born and raised in Honolulu. Her picture books reflect her love of nature and Hawaii.