Authors Biography People and Society

Authors Biography People and Society

This category lists sites that provide biographies and autobiographies of well-known literary figures. All sites are suitable for children and teens to read and use for enjoyment or for schoolwork. Biographies may be brief and sites may have several, perhaps connected by occupation, but the information contained should have the basic details, e.g., birth and death dates, some details of the life lived, major accomplishments, and so forth.

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Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne) - Information on the author of music biographies and fiction. Sponsored by the Author's Guild.
Jacqueline Jules - Official site of Jacqueline Jules, author of Noah and the Ziz, Once Upon a Shabbos, and The Hardest Word; with games and a biography.
Thinkquest: Bill Peet - Tells about the author and his books. Also includes information and games for the classroom.
Agell, Charlotte - Author and illustrator of children's books. Includes an author biography, book summaries, and photographs.
McDaniel, Lurlene - Official website for young adult author, includes biography, book information, appearances, and links.
Salley, Coleen - Promotes children's author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and booking engagements.
Arnold, Tedd - Features biography, book information, work in progress, illustrating tips, color in area, and kids' art gallery.
DePaola, Tomie - Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures.
DuPrau, Jeanne - The official site includes a brief biography and a synopsis of the book, "The City of Ember".
Author Search Index on kidsreads.com - Introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses of select writers.
Shulamith Levey Oppenheim - Presents information on the children's book author, short stories, published books and new work.
Fischer, Debbie Reed - Author of teen fiction and young adult novels. Biography, reviews, list pf appearances and overviews of the books.
Henkes, Kevin - Official site provides author biography, illustrations, information on characters and books, and fun and games.
Lobel, Arnold - Brief biography, and list of books including 'Frog and Toad Together'.
Fleischman, Paul - The Newbery Medalist's web site, offering a biography, articles, bibliography, event listings, and excerpts.
Gibbons, Gail - Author and illustrator of non-fiction books. Includes biography, pictures, and brief book descriptions.
Author Webliography - Directory of scholarly sites about classic authors.
Cheshire, Simon - Personal site of the children's writer who created works such as Totally Unsuitable For Children and the Jeremy Brown spy spoofs. Includes a guide to his life, news, and extracts from his books.
Writers Online: Terence Blacker Questions & Answers - Interview with the novelist and a list of all his children's books, plus an extract from a Ms. Wiz story with suggestions for aspiring young writers.
Cronin, Doreen - Official site includes biography, illustrations, books, and a newsletter. Author of 'Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type'.
Rodman, Mary Ann - Includes a biography, list of books, advice, and a scrapbook.
Cengage Learning: Poet's Corner - Includes biographies of more than 30 poets along with guides to their most popular works.
Green, Roger J. - Includes information about the author and his books, including a full list of books and how he started writing.
Simon, Seymour - Official homepage of the award-winning science author for children. Includes information on the author and his books, along with science links.
Larke, Joe - Introduces his stories, and his poems. Also includes contact information, details about school visits, and tips for young writers.
St. George, Judith - The author of "So You Want to be President?". The site has a biography and details of her books.
Walker, Alice - A leading voices among black American women writers who has produced an acclaimed and varied body of work, including poetry, novels, short stories, essays, and criticism.
Geraghty, Paul - Official site of the children's picture book author and illustrator. Includes a photo gallery, a list of his works and awards, and a schedule of author visits.
U'Ren, Andrea - Includes book descriptions, portfolio, and biographical information.
Curry, Jane Louise - Author of adventure, fantasy, time travel, mystery, and Native American tales for young people. Includes book chapters, background, illustrations, photos, reviews, and biography.
Angelou, Maya - Novelist and poet who became a national celebrity in 1970 with the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Also San Francisco's first black streetcar conductor.
Ashworth, Sherry - Offers book list and author information.
Polacco, Patricia - Provides author information, books, current news, activities, and a forum. Author of 'Pink and Say'.
West, Colin - Features the poems and stories of the children's author/illustrator, along with a glimpse into his personal life, photos, and answers to frequently asked questions.
The Poet's Bookshelf: Biographies of Famous Poets - Gifted students write about the lives of 12 well-known American poets.
Great Writers and Poets - Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners.
Pullman, Paul - Official site of the author of "His Dark Materials"; with a biography, questions, and information about the books.
The Horn Book - Features letters and radio interviews with classic children's writers.
Garland, Sherry - Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.
Russo, Marisabina - Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has written, and a schedule of school visits.
Bang, Molly - Complete list of books with background information and history of story ideas.
Lives of Girls Who Became Famous - The stories of 19 girls who became famous in their adult life.
MacDonald, Amy - Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits.
Maria, Donna - Visit the magical worlds from the books, including the 5 stories about Miss Christmas and the lands visited by the Princess of Colour.
Mitali Perkins' Fire Escape - The author reflects on life in the melting pot, offering writing contests, a safe place to discuss immigrant life, book reviews, and other related resources, including her own writing.
Sones, Sonya - Answers to questions about the author of teen poetry novels including One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies, What My Mother Doesn't Know, and Stop Pretending.
Frasier, Debra - A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her current studio projects and outdoor adventures.
Salter, Helen - Official website of the teen fiction author. Includes about the author, links and contact, FAQs, and book order form.
Say, Allen - Official site of the author of Home of the Brave, El Chino, Grandfather's Journey and Tea with Milk. Includes news, articles, and speeches by the author.
Barron, T. A. - Author of The Lost Years of Merlin epic and "The Kate Adventures" features personal message, responses to questions from readers, and appearances schedule.
Corbett, Scott - Includes brief biography and full bibliography of the author's sixty-nine children's books.
Pierce, Tamora - Official site of the author of the Circle of Magic books, and other popular series. Find a biography of the author, FAQs, and art work.
Scarsbrook, Richard - The official site of the author of the Cheeseburger Subversive and other short stories and poems. Includes a synopsis of his book, readings, endorsements, and a schedule of readings and events.
Arksey, Neil - Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.
Jennings, Paul - Author of "Uncanny!", "The Cabbage Patch War", and Hedley Hopkins". Contains a biography, a list of books and their covers, and some games.
Duncan, Lois - A short autobiography of the award-winning young adult horror writer.
Cooney, Barbara - Information and biography of the illustrator and author of Miss Rumphius.
Van Draanen, Wendelin - Dedicated to authors Sammy Keyes mystery books. Contains Sammy's song, interview, short book reviews, mystery game, and biography.
Tagliaferro , Linda - Author of biographies of Bruce Lee and Thomas Edison, and children's science and social studies books. Includes biography and information about school visits.
Canevaro, Vanessa - Books, biography, photographs and news for the children's author.
Zeises, Lara M. - Official site of this author of the young adult novels, Bringing Up the Bones and Contents Under Pressure. Includes a biography, news, and a schedule of appearances.
Meg Cabot - Has information on the author and listing of her books. Includes Mia page and news, fun stuff and princess club.
Herrick, Ann - Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing.
Author Biographies - Students provide very short biographies of their favorite Newbery Award-winning authors.
Haley, Alex - Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots.
KLGoing.com - Official site for the author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information.
Bruchac, Joseph - Official homepage of the Native American author/storyteller, with biography, performance schedule, and index of published books.
Wojciechowski, Susan - Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school visits, and related book activities.
Spinelli, Jerry - Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards.
Lawrence, Iain - Introduces the author of Lord of the Nutcracker Men and The High Seas Trilogy. Includes biographical sketch, stories from the author's personal life, and photos.
Scott, Elaine - Official website for the non-fiction author. Includes a biography, information about her work, and a schedule of school visits and special events.
Fern, Tracey - Author of children's historical books and magazine articles. Includes biography. cover art, and articles.
Vega, Denise - The author of 'Click Here(To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade)'; with a biography and book details.
Gleitzman, Morris - Listen to the author read parts of his stories, such as "Two Weeks with the Queen", and "Worry Warts". Contains photographs and a biography.
Couloumbis, Audrey - Author's site includes information and sample chapters from recent books; recipes; and idea starters, photos and biographic information for book reports.
Rose, Simon - Author of science fiction and fantasy novels for children and young adults. Find autobiographical information and a synopsis of some of his books.
Brassey, Richard - Learn about Brilliant Brits, Nessie, and How to Speak Chimpanzee on the author/illustrator's site. Find animations, games, riddles, and teacher resources.
Wolff, Ashley - Children's book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as well as information on scheduling a school visit.
Almond, David - Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.
Poultry in Motion - Official site of the authors and illustrators of books for children, Mary Jane and Herm Auch, provides question and answer pages for children and aspiring children's writers and illustrators.
Authors of Lasting Fame - A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber.
DiTerlizzi, Tony - Author and illustrator of the Spiderwick Chronicles. Features news, art, biography, video, and FAQ.
From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster - Tells about the author of America's first dictionary.
Rimbaud, Arthur - Offers introduction to the Victorian-era author. Includes poems and "seer" letters, with a brief analysis.
Schofield, Brent R. - Author of "What The Cat Knows" and "Hairballs And Sticky Things". Features book descriptions and biography.

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