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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Little Ones' Welcome by Favorite American Authors

For Students 2nd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Little Ones' Welcome by Favorite American Authors (1886), featuring illustrated stories and poem.
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Henry Cole

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Watch while noted children's book illustrator Henry Cole talks about how his teaching background and lifelong love of nature make illustrating his perfect job. Discover the process Cole follows to illustrate a picture book.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the short story collection Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Other

Almost Completely True Adventures of Dav Pilkey

For Students 3rd - 5th
Author-illustrator Dav Pilkey tells his life story in his amusing comic strip form. The biography must be downloaded and is in PDF form.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Snowflake Bentley

For Students 3rd - 5th
This review of "Snowflake Bentley" written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian features related activities for this Caldecott medal winning book.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Jennifer O'connell

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Read this biography to learn about Jennifer O'Connell, author and illustrator of the popular children's book Ten Timid Ghosts, and many other books as well. This biography also offers links to a list of books, an author visit kit, and...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Lulu Delacre

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this autobiography to learn about author and illustrator Lulu Delacre. Links to an author visit kit and a list of her books are available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Suse Mac Donald

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about award winning author and illustrator Suse MacDonald. Links to her website, an author's visit kit, and a list of her books are also available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Yumi Heo

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about award winning author and illustrator Yumi Heo. Links to an author visit kit and to a list of her books are available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Betsy Franco

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about author and illustrator Betsy Franco. Links to her website, an interview, and a list of her books are available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Betsy James

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about award winning author and illustrator Betsy James. A link to a list of her books is available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: David Kirk

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this autobiography to learn about author and illustrator David Kirk. Links to an interview and a list of his books are also available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Jon J. Muth

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about award-winning author and illustrator Jon J. Muth. A link to a list of her books is provided.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Martine Murray

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about award-winning author and illustrator Martine Murray. A link to a list of her books is provided.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Millie Miller

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about author and illustrator Millie Miller. A link to a list of her books is provided.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Mini Grey

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about author and illustrator Mini Grey. A link to a list of her books is available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Paul Brett Johnson

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about author and illustrator Paul Brett Johnson. A link to a list of his books is available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Robert Neubecker

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Read this biography to learn about award-winning author and illustrator Robert Neubecker. A link to a list of his books is provided.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Saxton Freymann

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about author and illustrator Saxton Freymann. A link to a list of his books is available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Joe Cepeda

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about illustrator Joe Cepeda. Links to his website, an author visit kit, and a list of his books are available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Mordicai Gerstein

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about illustrator Mordicai Gerstein. A link to a list of his books is available.
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Other

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Learn all about the role of the illustrator and picture books by visiting this museum site. Founded by and named for renowned author and illustrator Eric Carle, this site includes a variety of information for learners, teachers, and...
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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Members Directory

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive list of Canadian children's authors and illustrators can be found here. Most have links to biographical information and author/illustrator websites.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Natalie Babbitt's Biography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
General biography of the author, written from her point of view. Includes a list of Babbitt's published works, and a photograph of the author, plus links to interview transcripts.

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