"Author Biography" Teaching Resources :: 289

Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: H. L. Mc Cutchen

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about playwright H. L. McCutchen. A link to a list of her books is available.

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Grade Saver

Grade Saver: Biography of Ralph Ellison

For Students 9th - 10th

This site offers a compreshensive biography on Ralph Ellison by several Harvard students. This site also has a photo and links.

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Scholastic: Biography: Bruce Coville

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this autobiography to learn about author Bruce Coville. Links to an interview and a list of his books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Caroline B. Cooney

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this autobiography to learn about author Caroline B. Cooney. Links to an interview and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Cynthia Voigt's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th

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.

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Scholastic: Biography: Jack Gantos

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this autobiography to learn about author Jack Gantos. A link to a list of his books is available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Jim Murphy

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about nonfiction Newbery Honor author Jim Murphy. Links to a list of books and additional information are provided.

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Scholastic: Biography: Joan Lowery Nixon

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award-winning author Joan Lowery Nixon who has published over 100 books. A link to a list of her books is provided.

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Scholastic: Biography: Jon J. Muth

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award-winning author and illustrator Jon J. Muth. A link to a list of her books is provided.

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Scholastic: Biography: Karen Cushman

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this autobiography to learn about author Karen Cushman. Links to an interview and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Martine Murray

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award-winning author and illustrator Martine Murray. A link to a list of her books is provided.

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Scholastic: Biography: Mary James

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Mary James. A link to a list of her books is available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Robert Neubecker

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards

Read this biography to learn about award-winning author and illustrator Robert Neubecker. A link to a list of his books is provided.

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Scholastic: Biography: Tony Mitton

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award-winning poet and children's book author Tony Mitton. A link to a list of his books is provided.

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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Lyddie

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

What do you know about the characters and setting of "Lyddie," by Carol Hurst? Gain insight into the characters through the discussion questions found a this site.

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Scholastic: Joanna Cole's Biography

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

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.

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Other

Today in Literature: Today's Story

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

Each day, this site provides a different biography or interesting story about a great book or day in literary history. Many of the archived articles are available in full; others are available only in summary for free access. Authors run...

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Scholastic: Biography: Christopher Myers

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award-winning illustrator Christopher Myers, son of Walter Dean Myers. A link to a list of books is provided.

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Other

Faith Ringgold

For Students 3rd - 8th

Faith Ringgold's author site is great for students to gain further insight into her books. Includes a biography, art work and new books she is working on.

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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Author Study

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards

During this instructional activity, students will learn more about their favorite authors by researching them on the Internet and presenting to the class, school, and community. Students will see that authors are real people thereby...

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Scholastic: Biography: Lisa Burnett Bossi

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about illustrator and graphic designer Lisa Burnett Bossi. Links to her website and to a list of her books are available.

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