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@kehealey But teens aren't the ones asking authors at signings "Is this book clean?" It's a reality. #yalitchat
KayCassidy (Kay Cassidy) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:18:23 -0000
@kehealey But teens aren't the ones asking authors at signings "Is this book clean?" It's a reality. #yalitchat
i will be picking 1 or 2 people to be authors on www.gtjw.blogspot.com . tweet me if u want the job!
Ghostflyercp (Ghostflyer) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:16:30 -0000
i will be picking 1 or 2 people to be authors on www.gtjw.blogspot.com . tweet me if u want the job!
Any self-published authors out there? check out the Self-Published Book Expo at NYC Sheraton 11/7 http://tinyurl.com/c4hdrc Hope to see you
pinwheelgirl (Kendra Kett) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:16:08 -0000
Any self-published authors out there? check out the Self-Published Book Expo at NYC Sheraton 11/7 http://tinyurl.com/c4hdrc Hope to see you
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helene_syre (helene syre) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:14:31 -0000
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Congrats to the authors who won The Whiting Writers' Awards
eshane (Erin Austin) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:14:20 -0000
Congrats to the authors who won The Whiting Writers' Awards

 

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Authors' Calendar - Provides short introductions to the lives and works of hundreds of authors from around the world.

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.

Almond, David - Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.

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.

Arksey, Neil - Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.

Ashworth, Sherry - Offers book list and author information.
Meta Description: [ This is where you can find out about my books, past, present and future, and a little bit about me too. ]

Author Biographies - Students provide very short biographies of their favorite Newbery Award-winning authors.

Author Search Index on kidsreads.com - Introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses of select writers.

Author Webliography - Directory of scholarly sites about classic authors.

Authors and Illustrators - A part of the Horn Book's Virtual History Exhibit, this site features letters and radio interviews with classic children's writers.

Authors of Lasting Fame - A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber.
Meta Description: [ Grade 9 - 10 English Literature. Brief biographies of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte and Edna Ferber. ]

500 Bang, Molly - Complete list of books with background information and history of story ideas.

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.
Meta Description: [ This is the online home for TA Barron 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.

Bruchac, Joseph - Official homepage of the Native American author/storyteller, with biography, performance schedule, and index of published books.

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.
Meta Description: [ The personal website of the bestselling writer and broadcaster Simon Cheshire, author of many popular titles for children and teenagers ]

Cooney, Barbara - Information and biography of the illustrator and author of Miss Rumphius.
Meta Description: [ Women Children's Book Illustrators--Barbara Cooney (1917--2000) ]

Corbett, Scott - Includes brief biography and full bibliography of the author's sixty-nine children's books.

Couloumbis, Audrey - Author's site includes information and sample chapters from recent books; recipes; and idea starters, photos and biographic information for book reports.
Meta Description: [ Audrey Couloumbis, Couloumbis, Getting Near to Baby, Newbery Honor Book, Say Yes, Summer's End, The Misadventures of Maude March, Maude March ]

Cronin, Doreen - Official site includes biography, illustrations, books, and a newsletter. Author of 'Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type'.

Curry, Jane Louise - Author of adventure, fantasy, time travel, mystery, and Native American tales for young people. Site includes book chapters, background, illustrations, photos, reviews, and biography.
Meta Description: [ Children's books of adventure, fantasy, mystery, time travel, and American Indian tales by book author Jane Louise Curry, writer of picture-book stories and childrens novels featuring legends, folk tales, time-slips, magic, and ghosts, and vividly describing Native American cultures, Pre-Columbia... ]

Daniels, Teri - Author of picture books including The Feet in the Gym, Just Enough, G-Rex, and Math Man. Features a biography, photos, activities that relate to her stories, and links for young readers.

DePaola, Tomie - Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures.

DiTerlizzi, Tony - Author and illustrator of the Spiderwick Chronicles. Features news, art, biography, video, and FAQ.
Meta Description: [ The web site of author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, with news, artwork, commentary, contests, and much more. ]

Duncan, Lois - A short autobiography of the award-winning young adult horror writer.

DuPrau, Jeanne - The official site includes a brief biography and a synopsis of the book, The City of Ember

Fleischman, Paul - The Newbery Medalist's web site, offering a biography, articles, bibliography, event listings, and excerpts.
Meta Description: [ PAUL FLEISCHMAN'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE--New books, Articles, Excerpts, Biography, Q & A, Backlist. ]

Frasier, Debra - A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her current studio projects and outdoor adventures.

From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster - Tells about the author of America's first dictionary.
Meta Description: [ Merriam-Webster provides a free online dictionary, thesaurus, audio pronunciations, Word of the Day, word games, and other English language resources. ]

Gale Group: Poet's Corner - Includes biographies of more than 30 poets along with guides to their most popular works.

Garland, Sherry - Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.
Meta Description: [ Official site of Sherry Garland, children's book autho contains biography, books, FAQs, writing tips, and school visit information. ]

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.

Gibbons, Gail - Author and illustrator of non-fiction books. Includes biography, pictures, and brief book descriptions.
Meta Description: [ Leading childern's book author Gail Gibbons has written and illustrated many non-fiction books for children. Learn more about her, her work, Maple Syrup, and her original art and card shop here. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Morris Gleitzman is Australia's funniest and best-loved children's author. Read extracts from all his books, including his latest, Aristotle's Nostril; check out Morris' audio and video tapes; find out all About Morris; read a special 'G'day!' from Morris; explore Morris' Scrapbook; send Morris a... ]

Great Writers and Poets - Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners.

Green, Roger J. - Includes information about the author and his books, including a full list of books and how he started writing.
Meta Description: [ The official website for the children's author Roger J. Green. Find out information about the Author and his books. ]

Haley, Alex - Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots.

Harvey, Jacqueline - Official site of the children's author of the book, Code Name Mr Right. Includes a biography, with photographs, as well as special areas for students and teachers.

Henkes, Kevin - Official site provides author biography, illustrations, information on characters and books, and fun and games.

Herrick, Ann - Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing.
Meta Description: [ A colorful site featuring books and stories for children and teens by award-winning author Ann Herrick, and book-related recipies ]

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.

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.

KLGoing.com - Official site for the author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Official website for KL Going, author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, contact information, fun items for everyone, Very Cool Person of the Month and book information. ]

Larke, Joe - Introduces children's writer Joe Larke, his stories, and his poems. Also includes contact information, details about school visits, and tips for young writers.

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.

Learning About Cynthia Voigt - An 8th-grader shares what she has learned about this popular young adult writer.

Lives of Girls Who Became Famous - The stories of 19 girls who became famous in their adult life.
Meta Description: [ Read Lives of Girls Who Became Famous by author Sarah Knowles Bolton, FREE, online. (Table of Contents.) This book and many more are available. ]

Lobel, Arnold - Brief biography, and list of books including 'Frog and Toad Together'.

MacDonald, Amy - Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits.
Meta Description: [ Amy MacDonald, Maine children's book author ]

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.
Meta Description: [ a charitable organisation helping kids. ]

McDaniel, Lurlene - Official website for young adult author, includes biography, book information, appearances, and links.

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.

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.

Polacco, Patricia - Provides author information, books, current news, activities, and a forum. Author of 'Pink and Say'.

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.

Pullman, Paul - Official site of the author of His Dark Materials; with a biography, questions, and information about the books.
Meta Description: [ , The official site of Philip Pullman, author of the award winning 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, including Northern Lights, Charles Latrom, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. The site contains exclusive content and information about Philip Pullman. ]

500 Rodman, Mary Ann - Includes a biography, list of books, advice, and a scrapbook.
Meta Description: [ Official website of children's writer Mary Ann Rodman ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Simon Rose - Writer of science fiction and fantasy literature and novels for children and young adults. Author of 'The Alchemist's Portrait', in which Matthew faces an immortal magician in a desperate race through time to save the future, 'The Sorcerer's Letterbox', in which Jack travels back to ... ]

500 Russo, Marisabina - Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has written, and a schedule of school visits.

Salley, Coleen - Promotes children's author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and booking engagements.

Salter, Helen - Official website of the teen fiction author. Includes about the author, links and contact, FAQs, and book order form.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the site for books written by teen fiction author Helen Salter! ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Learn more about Allen Say and his great works here. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Writer Richard Scarsbrook is the author of the novel Cheeseburger Subversive, as well as the upcoming books Featherless Bipeds and Destinys Telescope. He has been widely published in anthologies, magazines, and journals, and has won many prizes and awards for his writing. ]

Schofield, Brent R. - Author of What The Cat Knows and Hairballs And Sticky Things. Features book descriptions and biography.
Meta Description: [ Official Web Site Of Brent R. Schofield ]

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.
Meta Description: [ This site features biographical and book information about award-winning children's author, Elaine Scott and includes information about school visits and other author appearances. ]

500 Simon, Seymour - Official homepage of the award-winning science author for children. Includes information on the author and his books, along with science links.
Meta Description: [ Seymour Simon, award-winning children's science writer, is author of over 200 books for young readers that focus on the solar system, animals and their behavior, the human body, weather and the seasons, optical illusions, and the adventures of Einstein Anderson, 6th Grade Science Detective. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Sonya Sones writes young adult novels in verse: ONE OF THOSE HIDEOUS BOOKS WHERE THE MOTHER DIES, WHAT MY MOTHER DOESNÂ’T KNOW and STOP PRETENDING: WHAT HAPPENED WHEN MY BIG SISTER WENT CRAZY. ]

Spinelli, Jerry - Includes short biography, book reviews, and awards.

St. George, Judith - The author of So You Want to be President?. The site has a biography and details of her books.
Meta Description: [ Judith St. George is an author who has written over 40 books, many of them historical fiction, and most of them for children. She is the recipient of the 2001 Caldecott Medal for her book, So You Want to Be President?, Web site of Judith St. George desci ...... ]

The Poet's Bookshelf: Biographies of Famous Poets - Gifted students write about the lives of 12 well-known American poets.

Thinkquest: Bill Peet - Tells about the author and his books. Also includes information and games for the classroom.

U'Ren, Andrea - Includes book descriptions, portfolio, and biographical information.
Meta Description: [ Andrea U'Ren is an author of children's books, including Mary Smith and Pugdog, presently living in Portland, Oregon. ]

Van Draanen, Wendelin - Dedicated to authors Sammy Keyes mystery books. Contains Sammy's song, interview, short book reviews, mystery game, and biography.

500 Vega, Denise - The author of 'Click Here(To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade)'; with a biography and book details.

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.

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.
Meta Description: [ Colin West - Author/Illustrator ]

Wojciechowski, Susan - Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school visits, and related book activities.

Wolff, Ashley - Children's book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as well as information on scheduling a school visit.

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.