PBS
Pbs.org: Sterling Brown, Biography
PBS offers a brief, but well-written, biography of the famous Harlem Renaissance author.
Other
Rachna Gilmore: Biography
Rachna Gilmore is a popular Canadian author of picture books and elementary novels. She provides biographical information and summaries of her books on this page.
Other
Brandeis University: Author Biographies: Samuel Langhorne Clemens: Mark Twain
Biography of American popular author and humorist Mark Twain, with personal and career information, and a list of important works.
Other
Minnesota Author Biographies Project
This resource provides biographies for 36 past and present Minnesota authors.
Other
Homer Hickam: About: Biography
This biography describes the life and career of West Virginia-born author and war veteran Homer Hickam, Jr.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Author Study
During this lesson, young scholars 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 developing an...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Biography
This site from PBS.org features a biographical note about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. A photo of the author is also included.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Stanislaw Lem
A concise but very good biography of Lem, complete with a listing of selected works.
Other
Hall of Fame Biographies: John Maxwell (Michael) Coetzee
A brief biography of John Maxwell Coetzee, a professor and famous author from Africa. Read about his accomplishments which led him to be the first to win two Booker Awards.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: (Nelle) Harper Lee
This site presents a detailed biography of Harper Lee, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird." The biography includes numerous passages from the novel, and how the novel related to Lee's life and environment.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Ken Elton Kesey
A literary and professional biography of the writer of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," Ken Kesey. Includes important and personal information about this significant author.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Angela (Olive) Carter
Information about the life, theory, and works of author Angela Carter, especially her use of "magic realism" in her writing.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Arthur Conan Doyle
Pegasos, a literature-related resource site, offers the biography of Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930 CE), British writer and creator of Sherlock Holmes.
Other
Infozone.comz; Biography of the Delany Sisters
This site features a biography and tribute to these fine authors.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Jean Racine
Detailed biography of Jean Racine. Includes a list of plays, and a bibliography of other resources.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Guy De Maupassant
This site has biographical information on the life and works of Guy de Maupassant. Also included is French text from some of his stories. Listed here are his stories written in French.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Nathanael West
Extensive information on West's works. Provides background information, thematic analysis, and critical reception of his works. Includes quotes, brief biographical information, and links to referenced subject pages.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography Writer's Workshop
This tutorial has students follow a step-by-step guide to write their very own biography using that of Frederick Douglass as a model.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Norton Juster
This video interview with children's book author Norton Juster includes a brief written biography.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Maryse Conde
A biography on Maryse Conde which discusses her literary career. Also provides an extensive biography of her work.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Antoine De Saint Exupery
A nice biography is given on the life of French aviator and writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Discusses his life as a pilot as brief career as a writer.
Other
The Margaret Laurence Home: Margaret's Biography
Margaret Laurence was not only a famous author but a worldwide traveler and a fighter for woman's rights and peace. Learn more about this exceptional woman from Neepawa, Manitoba.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Upton Beall Sinclair
Biography, selected publications, and a list of further reading.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Hermann Hesse
Biographical information on the German poet and novelist Herman Hesse (1877-1962).
Other popular searches
- Author Biography
- Author Biography Page
- Writing an Author Biography
- Author Biography Page
- Author Biography Lessons
- Howard Pyle Author Biography
- Author Biography Lesson Plan
- Expository Author Biography
- Author Biography