Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Henry Cole
Watch while noted children's book illustrator Henry Cole talks about how his teaching background and lifelong love of nature make illustrating his perfect job. Discover the process Cole follows to illustrate a picture book.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Betsy Byars
This resource site for the work of the children's author Betsy Byars features e-notes, activities, and lesson plans for classes reading Keeper of the Doves, The Summer of the Swans, and Trouble River.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Beverly Cleary
The Web English Teacher site provides links to lesson plans, learning activities and other resources for classes reading Beverly Cleary'sbooks, including Ramona Quimby, Age 8.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Don Freeman
This Web English Teacher site features links to some of Don Freeman's work. Use this online resource to learn more about "Corduroy," and "Dadelion," through the links provided.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Robert Mc Closkey
Learn more about the author Robert McCloskey through the links found within this resource. Use this site to learn more about this famous author and his work.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Richard Peck
What do you know about Richard Peck's life and work as an author? Use this informative site to learn more about this young adult author and to find resources for lesson plans.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Robert Kimmel Smith
This site features information on the life and work of Robert Kimmel Smith.
Other
Booktrusted: Illustrators
The biographies and pictures from a dozen children's book illustrators. Includes a teacher resource section that will lead you to important information for the classroom including activity ideas.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Keeper of the Doves
This resource offers a review of "Keeper of the Doves" by Carol Hurst as well as discussion questions and activities for classes reading this deceptively simple story about a family during one summer in 1900.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Aaron Shepherd
Tips on Scripting by Aaron Shepard
This tutorial explains the scripting process for reader's theater activities.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Getting It Out of the "Slush Pile"
The "slush pile" is a publisher's sizeable reading stash, and this site is a great resource for attempting to get a publisher to get your manuscript OUT of the pile. Includes several pieces of advice concerning the story itself, your...
Harold D. Underdown
Caldecott Medal Winners, 2002 Current
A list of the children's books to win the esteemed Caldecott Medal from 2002 until the present. Includes links to each books page from "Amazon.com" for buying information and additional resources.
Harold D. Underdown
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, 2001 Current
A list of the past winners of this prestigious award in children's literature. Given every two years, this award is presented for a body of work, not simply one book itself.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Books About Children's Writing
A resourceful list of books to consult when writing children's literature. Includes several books from different perspectives, and includes links to each books page on Amazon.com.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Books About Children's Books
A list of books about children's literature. A good resource for one who is looking for information or research about children's literature. Click on each link for the book's Amazon.com page.
Other
Children's Book Week: Book Week Online
Children's Book Week occurs in May and is a celebration of children's books and their authors. Here you will find many suggestions for how to celebrate in the classroom and the community.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Eric Carle Author Study
This resource features an author study of Eric Carle. Students and teachers can gain a deeper understanding into this author's life and work when they visit.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Cynthia Voigt's Biography
Discover more about the awardwinning author Cynthia Voigt when you visit this online resource. This site provides a biography, a booklist, and an interview transcript.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Joanna Cole's Biography
Use this resource to learn about children's book author Joanna Cole, author of the "Magic School Bus" series. A list of her books and a transcript of an interview also available.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Judy Blume's Biography
Discover more about the life and work of Judy Blume with this resource. Students and teachers will gain a different perspective of this author after exploring this resource.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Children's Literature Newsletter
Free monthly email newsletters featuring classic children's literature, new books, ideas and activities to use with students, and links to other Internet resources.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Avi
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Fly Away Home
This site on the book "Fly Away Home" by Eve Bunting, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about with students, activities related to the story, a list of related books, and links to other resources.