| Favorite Authors |
Author! Author!
| American Library Association |
| The American Library Association presents a site on authors and illustrators that is organized by grade levels. |
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| Kidsreads |
| Kidsreads also introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. It also offers e-mail addresses of select writers. |
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| Bethany Roberts |
| Bethany Roberts provides young readers and writers with an alphabetical list of authors and illustrators along with author's writing tips for young writers. |
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| Carol Hurst |
| Carol Hurst's site for children's literature includes direct links to authors' personal sites. Parents and students can find authors' books listed, some biographical information, and similar authors. |
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| Patricia Palacco |
| Patricia Palacco, author of many wonderful childrens' books (including Thank You, Mr. Falker and Pink and Say), gives readers a sneak peak into her life and work. |
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| Matt Christopher |
| Matt Christopher is the author of the top rated sports series for children |
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| Eric Carl |
| Eric Carl is known for his wonderful illustrations in books like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? And The Very Hungry Caterpillar |
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| Kevin Henkes |
| Check out the books by Caldecott Medal winner, Kevin Henkes. |
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| Tomie DePaola |
| Tomie DePaola is an award winning children's author and illustrator. His books include Strega Nona and 26 Fairmont Avenue |
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| Barbara Park |
| Barbara Park is the author of the widely popular children's series Junie B Jones. |
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Books for intermediate and middle schoolers
| Holly Black |
| Holly Black writes books for older students including The Spiderwic Chronicles |
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| Andrew Clements |
| Andrew Clements wrote Frindel and has a new book out titled Extra Credit |
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| Katie Dicamillo |
| Katie Dicamillo's book Because of Winn Dixie was made into a movie. She is also the other of several other award winning books, including The Tale of Desperaux. |
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