Scholastic
Scholastic Kids: Book Central
Scholastic Kids Book Central contains links to other interactive Scholastic sites on various children's book series. The site also provides information on kids' authors and illustrators, fun activities, and more.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Looking Critically at Picture Books
This site describes several ideas and activities to use with picture books and intermediate/middle school age young scholars. Specific title to use are also given.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Dandelions
This site on the book "Dandelions" by Eve Bunting, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
Other
The Official Roald Dahl Website
Select a tour guide to show you through the Official Roald Dahl Website. Miss Honey or Mr. Willy Wonka can lead you through Roald Dahl's books, biography and the Roald Dahl Club.
American Library Association
American Library Association: Newbery Medal Home Page
This page is dedicated to winners of the Newbery Medal, an award named for an eighteenth-century British bookseller. Link is available for list of current winners and past winners.
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Other
Calendario Enriquecedor / Transformative Calendar [Pdf]
This 41-page calendar is a collection of book and poem suggestions for children, in Spanish and English, that align with special dates thrughout the year. The calendar was created by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy.
International Reading Association
Using Bilingual Books in Esl and Mainstreamed Classrooms
The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...
International Reading Association
Using Bilingual Books in Esl and Mainstreamed Classrooms
The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...
Other
Mem Fox
Read all about favorite author Mem Fox in this very comprehensive website. Features her biography, her books and some stories even read aloud.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: The Official Gary Paulsen Website
The Official Gary Paulsen Website! Contains biography, a library of Paulsen books, pictures from his book tours, and a question and answer area.
Other
The Official Jane Yolen Website
The most complete information you can get on author Jane Yolen! Teachers, writers, kids- everyone can find something here. Lots of pictures too!
Kids' Wings
Little Red Schoolhouse: "Honus and Me"
Here you will find a wide variety of enrichment activities, information and games to enhance the book "Honus and Me."
Princeton University
Cotsen Children's Library: Water Babies: Swimming in Picture Books
Learn about children's book illustration of swimming scenes in this on-line exhibit of relevant images from popular children's stories.
Princeton University
Cotsen Children's Library: Creepy Crawlies: Insects in Picture Books
Learn about how insects are used in children's books in this image gallery with descriptions of multiple examples from popular children's literature.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "Fair Weather"
This site gives a short summary of Richard Peck's "Fair Weather." You will also find research and literature links related to the book.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Beatrix Potter's Naughty Animal Tales
In this lesson plan, students will consider Beatrix Potter's Naughty Animal Tales. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
University of Wisconsin
Uw: Cooperative Children's Book Center(ccbc)
The CCBS is a valuable site for those interested in children's and young adults' literature. Search the universities collections, learn about upcoming events, "view archived videos of public lectures by authors, artists, and editors, or...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Betsy Byars: Techniques and Themes
Teachers with classes reading the works of Betsy Byars will find information on this prolific author's craft.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Literature Unit: The House of Dies Drear
"The House of Dies Drear," is a powerful novel by Virginia Hamilton.
Other
Cincinnati Public Library: Kidspace: Online Storytime
Here, you will find several links to online picture books.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Lewis Carroll
The Victorian Web provides extensive information on author Lewis Carroll. A biography, bibliography with online text to some of his works, analysis of his writings, and much more. Links are also provided for additional information.
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: The Fudge Books by Judy Blume
This comprehensive site features activities, reviews, and more for Judy Blume's "The Fudge Books." Come and explore this educational gold mine.
Other
Jewish Women's Archive: Judy Blume
Features a biographical account of the life and works of best-selling children's author, Judy Blume.
Other
Author Profiler: Gary Paulsen
This biography of author Gary Paulsen gives a lot of unique, hard-to-find information about his career and life. You can also find a photograph of this author within this resource.