Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Chris Van Allsburg: Houghton Mifflin Books
Provides a brief biography, a bibliography with synopses, the text of his two Caldecott Medal acceptance speeches, and three audio samples of Vans Allsburg's works.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Laura Numeroff Biography
This resource features a biography of the author Laura Numeroff. Students and teachers will benefit from this inside look at the life and work of this children's author.
Library of Congress
Loc: David Weisner: Bookfest 02 Webcast
In this eighteen minute webcast, David Wiesner discusses how he has received inspiration for the writing of his books and the development of characters within his books. Related webcast links are provided for teachers, kids, families,...
University of Calgary
Imagination's Legacy: Robin Mc Kinley
This resource provides a brief biography of award winning novelist Robin McKinley.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: 'Dust' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"Dust", a novel by Canadian author Arthur Slade, is set in a prairie town during the Depression. The story revolves around a mysterious man with a rainmaking machine who is somehow connected to the disappearance of children in the town....
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Don Freeman
This biographical sketch of Don Freeman highlights his musical career to becoming a famous author and illustrator. Freeman is a popular children's literature author.
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Cynthia Rylant
This site from KidsREad.com gives a brief biography of author Cynthia Rylant.
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
Features of this site include author biography, an interview with the author, a list of books written by this author and two games.
Other
Penguin Random House: The Boy From Earth: Norbert's Homepage
This site tells about the Norbert series of children's novels, which was written by Canadian author Richard Scrimger. His other books are listed and there is some biographical information.
Other
Snafu Studios Presents Andrea Wayne Von Konigslow
Andrea Wayne-von Konigslow is a Canadian children's author/illustrator. This is her own website where she displays samples of her art and information about her books.
Other
David Ward
David Ward is a Canadian author of novels for junior and intermediate students. In some of his novels he creates imaginary worlds, such as in his trilogy about a place called Grassland. This is his website where you will find a biography...
Other
Planet Book Club: Sing Down the Moon by Scott O'dell
This resource features book information, lesson plans and links to sites that can be used to enrich the book "Sing Down the Moon," by Scott O'Dell.
Other
Hazel Hutchins
Hazel Hutchins is a Canadian author who has published over forty children's books. Her site has biographical information and descriptions of her books.
Other
Harper childrens.com: If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
What happens "If You Take A Mouse to the Movies"? Come and check out this site focused on Laura Numeroff's book. Students will have an opportunity to explore this book.
Other
Penguin Group Canada: Our Canadian Girl Author Julie Lawson
Julie Lawson is interviewed here about her book 'Emily: Across The James Bay Bridge', which is part of the Our Canadian Girl series. She discusses her interest in Victoria, B.C.'s history.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
David Weisner: Why Frogs? Why Tuesday
Where did David Weisner get the idea for Tuesday? Did he have a pet frog growing up? Did he live near a swamp? David Wiesner answers these questions as you read through his Caldecott Medal acceptance speech for Tuesday on this...
![Stewart Resource Centre: 'Ender's Game' Novel Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan](https://content.lessonplanet.com/knovation/original/127072-0a566dff7542f4a589da8ebe114fea91.jpg?1661517419 "Stewart Resource Centre: 'Ender's Game' Novel Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan")
Other
Stewart Resource Centre: 'Ender's Game' Novel Study Guide [Pdf]
This is a novel study unit to accompany the novel ?Ender?s Game? by Orson Scott Card. It has curricular connections, chapter questions, writing topics and evaluation criteria.
![Orca Book Publishers: 'Battle of the Bands' Teaching Guide [Pdf] Lesson Plan](http://content.lessonplanet.com/resources/thumbnails/410112/large/bwluav9tywdpy2symdiwmduymc0ymjcxmi0xmthtyxnwlmpwzw.jpg?1589985471 "Orca Book Publishers: 'Battle of the Bands' Teaching Guide [Pdf] Lesson Plan")
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: 'Battle of the Bands' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In Battle of the Bands by K. L. Denman, one band is preparing to battle another in a music competition. But then a guitar is destroyed and suspicions against a lead band member mount. This teacher's guide includes a book summary,...
Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers
Canscaip: Barbara Greenwood
Barbara Greenwood has published numerous historical fiction titles for children. A short biography and a list of her works can be found at this site.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Interview Transcript
This is a transcript of an interview between students and the celebrated children's writer, Virginia Hamilton.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Author Studies Homepage Beverly Cleary
Biography on children's author Beverly Cleary along with a listing of her awards that she has won throughout the years.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Lloyd Alexander's Biography
This resource provides a brief biography of award winning novelist Lloyd Alexander.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Tomie De Paola's Biography
This resource features a booklist for Tomie dePaola. There is a summary and a picture of each book.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Biography
A biography of award winning novelist Virginia Hamilton.