Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Judith Viorst
A short profile of author Judith Viorst. Includes a list of books she has written.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Use this resource to learn about why Laura Ingalls Wilder is a writer hero and learn about her life as pioneer girl in the late 1800s.
My Hero Project
My Hero: j.k. Rowling
Use this resource to learn about why J.K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" books, is a "writer hero" to young readers. This article, written by young students, includes images and related links.
Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers
Canscaip: Ian Wallace
Ian Wallace is a highly acclaimed Canadian children's illustrator/author. This page has biographical information and a list of his published works.
Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers
Canscaip: Jo Ellen Bogart
Jo Ellen Bogart is a well known Canadian children's author. A brief profile and a list of her books are found here.
Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers
Canscaip: Julie Lawson
Julie Lawson is a Canadian children's author of historical fiction. This page has biographical information and a list of her published works.
Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers
Canscaip: Mark Thurman
Mark Thurman is best known as an illustrator of children's books, but has also written his own books. His biography and a list of his published works can be found here.
Other
Tomie De Paola
This site is more for teachers than students. There are very few graphics, however the site does provide abundant information about the author and his work.
Other
Elizabeth Winthrop
The children's author Elizabeth Winthrop and her books are profiled in this resource. The features include an interview with the author, her newsletter, and advice for young writers, as well.
Other
Stories From the Web
Reading skills development program for children from 1 to 14 years old. Children can find short stories, poems, art work, games, pictures, everything divided by age range. Also are useful links for parents and teachers.
Other
Arthur Slade
Arthur Slade is the author of numerous books for students from about age nine up. His books deal with mysterious happenings and uncommon creatures, villains and monsters. This is a short biography from the author's own website. Elsewhere...
Scholastic
Scholastic: r.l. Stine
Use this resource to learn about the life of R.L. Stine and how scary stories became his thing. You will also find some on-line stories as well as lots of games and activities.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: The Twelve Days of Summer Teaching Guide [Pdf]
This teacher's guide for "The Twelve Days of Summer," a book written by Jan Andrews and Susan Rennick Jolliffe, gives instructions on hand and body movements (both seated and standing) that students can do to accompany a reading of the...
Other
Transatlantic Literary Agency: Children's Authors
TLS represents authors from Canada, the United States and Europe, selling rights to literary works. This page has links to children's author information. Many of the authors are Canadian. Each author page gives a profile and lists the...
Other
Welcome to the World of Robert Quackenbush
Use this site to explore the author, Robert Quackenbush and view a summary of his books. There is also a coloring activity for students and information about how you can arrange for Robert Quackenbush to speak at your school.
Other
Jane Cutler: Children's Author
If you are a student, this site has information about Jane Cutler, her books and some fun and games for you! Teachers, librarians and parents can also access information, study guides, and classroom uses for Jane's material.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Widow's Broom
Review of the book The Widow's Broom and a link to another website for which this book goes well.