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E Notes: Hugh Mac Lennan

For Students 9th - 10th

A biography of Canadian author and essayis Hugh MacLennan that includes information about his principal works and criticism.

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Academy of American Poets

This is a site from The Academy of American Poets about the poet William Blake (1757-1827 CE). While the primary purpose of the site is to provide a biography of the author, there are very good links on the page. By clicking on the links...

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Scholastic

Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Biography

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

A biography of award winning novelist Virginia Hamilton.

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Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Gordan Korman

For Students 1st - 5th

Read the biography of Gordan Korman's biography, who is the author of children's books such as Swindle.

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Scholastic: Jean Craighead George's Biography

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

This resource provides a brief biography of author Jean Craighead George. The information, while brief, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.

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Scholastic: Lloyd Alexander's Biography

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

This resource provides a brief biography of award winning novelist Lloyd Alexander.

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Scholastic: Biography: H. P. Newquist

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award-winning author and H. P. Newquist who has written nonfiction books, magazine articles and even film documentaries. Links to his website and a list of his books are provided.

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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Meg Cabot

For Students 9th - 10th

Kids learn about Meg Cabot's biography. Author of children's books such as The Princess Diaries.

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Dorislessing.org: Doris Lessing: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th

Biographical information about the life and works of author Doris Lessing.

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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography: William Shakespeare for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

A webpage about the biography of William Shakespeare who was a playwright for the English theatre during the Renaissance at the Globe Theatre of London.

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Book Browse: Author Biography: Judith Viorst

For Students 3rd - 5th

A short profile of Judith Viorst, a versatile author who has written for children, young people, and adults. Her works include fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

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Mocomi: Helen Keller Biography

For Students 5th - 9th

Interesting biographical information, fun facts, and famous quotes about Helen Keller, a deaf-blind American author, political activist, and lecturer.

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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Aleksandr S. Pushkin

For Students 9th - 10th

This site focuses on the author Aleksandr S. Pushkin including a link to Pushkin's biography and links to the full text of two of his short stories: "The Queen of Spades" and "The Shot".

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Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Avi

For Students 3rd - 8th

On this website, students learn about Avi's biography. Learn all about the author of children's books such as the Crispin and Poppy Series.

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Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Beverly Cleary

For Students 3rd - 8th

Kids learn about Beverly Cleary's biography on this website. Students can explore information about the author of children's books such as Henry Huggins.

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