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A&E Television

Biography: Russell Baker

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Russell Wayne Baker.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Dr. Seuss

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids can learn about Dr. Seuss' biography on this website. Author of children's books such as Cat in the Hat.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Jeff Kinney

For Students 1st - 5th
Read Jeff Kinney's biography the writer of children's books such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Roald Dahl

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students learn about Roald Dahl's biography. Read all about the author of children's books such as James and the Giant Peach.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: George Orwell: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a biography of George Orwell, the pen name for Eric Arthur Blair, author of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.
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A&E Television

Biography: Toni Morrison

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography.com provides a biography on writer Toni Morrison. Her personal life, literary career, and her awards and accomplishments are discussed.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: William Shakespeare Biography

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Useful biographical information, career, plays, and interesting facts about William Shakespeare, famous playwright, poet, and actor.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Rabindranath Tagore Biography

For Students 1st - 8th
Interesting biographical information and fun facts about Rabindranath Tagore, poet, composer, and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Mary Pope Osborne

For Students 3rd - 8th
A site for kids to learn about Mary Pope Osborne's life. Find out more about the author of the Magic Tree House series of children's books.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Author Studies Homepage Beverly Cleary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Biography on children's author Beverly Cleary along with a listing of her awards that she has won throughout the years.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Frank Stockton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers links to a biography of Frank Stockton and to 21 of his short stories including "The Lady or the Tiger?"
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Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Gene Stratton Porter

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site offers links to a biography of Gene Stratton-Porter and the full text of nine children's novels.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Gwendolyn Brooks, Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed account of the writer's life. Contains references to contemporaries, influences and motivations in her career.
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Other

Anna Julia Cooper Project: Anna Julia Cooper's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Anna Julia Cooper, who had a long career as an educator and an activist who spoke out about the need for society to raise the position of black women, and to educate all people, regardless of their race or gender.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Truman Museum & Library: Margaret's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biographical sketch of the life of Margaret Truman, daughter of United States President Harry S. Truman. Details her family background and educational history. Highlights her books she has published and works she has edited.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Ann Rinaldi Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic biographical facts are shared on this profile, and a list of her works is included.
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A&E Television

Biography: Sean O'casey (1880 1964)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a brief biographical sketch of Irish playwright Sean O'Casey.
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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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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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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Louis Sachar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Delve into this resource featuring links to biographical information, and lesson plans for some of Louis Sachar's work.
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Other

Children's Storybooks Online: "Tiger Son"

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated online story based on a Chinese tale written 300 years ago. "Tiger Son" is the story of a tiger cub adopted by an old woman and the relationship they form. You'll also find biographical information on Po Chung-ling, the...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Masterpiece Lesson Faith Ringgold

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This resource features a look at Faith Ringgold's work "Tar Beach." It provides information on how this author/artist created this story quilt. Find out how you can have your students develop their own autobiographical story quilt.
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Other

The World of Beverly Cleary

For Students 2nd - 8th
A wonderful site all about famous author Beverly Cleary. It offers the visitor many things to do and explore, including the neighborhood where her stories take place and a little about her characters. Gives the visitor some games to play...
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Other

Mercer Mayer: Official Website of Little Critter

For Students K - 1st
This site is very easy to navigate with pictures of Little Critter. Look through Little Critter's favorite jokes and art work and read about the author of the Little Critter books, Mercer Mayer.

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