Author Biography Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

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Scholastic: Katherine Paterson's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th

Discover more about the Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson when you check out this resource. This site features an author's biography, booklist, interview transcript and more.

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The One and Only Ivan: Author Katherine Applegate

For Students 9th - 10th

Learn about the life of author Katherine Applegate in this brief biography.

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Penguin Random House: Random House Kids

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards

This comprehensive publisher site links to interesting activities, author biographies, synopsis of books, and links to other sites. Games, recommended reading levels, and writing activities provided for students. Teachers resources are...

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Wikipedia: List of Spanish Language Authors

For Students 9th - 10th

An encyclopedia with a fantastic list of Spanish language authors, organized by country. List is weighted toward authors from Spain but includes at least 1-2 authors for Latin American countries. For some authors, biographical references...

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Scholastic: Faith Ringgold's Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Check out this site to discover more about the famous author and illustrator Faith Ringgold. This resource features a biography, interview transcript, a booklist, and a link to the author's website.

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Scholastic: Russell Freedman Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th

Discover more about the author Russell Freedman when you visit this site. This resource provides a biography, an interview transcript, a booklist and more.

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Scholastic: e.l. Konigsburg's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th

Come and learn more about the author E.L. Konigsburg. This site provides a biography, interview transcript and booklist.

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Scholastic: Biography: Blue Balliett

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Blue Balliett. Links to her website, an interview, an author visit kit, and a list of her books available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Bobby Katz

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Bobby Katz. Links to an author visit kit and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Cheryl Willis Hudson

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Cheryl Willis Hudson. Links to an author visit kit and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Fran Manushkin

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Fran Manushkin. Links to a list of her books and an author's visit kit are also available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Gordon Korman

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman. Links to his website, a video interview, an author visit kit, and a list of his books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Jim Aylesworth

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Jim Aylesworth. Links to his website, an author visit kit, and a list of his books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Judith Gorog

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Judith Gorog. Links to an author visit kit and to a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Julia Gran

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author and illustrator Julia Gran. Links to an author visit kit and to a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Kristiana Gregory

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about award winning author Kristiana Gregory. Links to her website, an interview, an author's visit kit, and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Lisa Desimini

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Lisa Desimini. Links to her website, an author visit kit, and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Marcia Thornton Jones

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Marcia Thornton Jones. Links to her website, an interview, an author visit kit, and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Stephanie Calmenson

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Stephanie Calmenson. Links to her website, an author visit kit, and a list of her books are available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Steven Kroll

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Steven Kroll. Links to an author visit kit and a list of his books are also available.

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Scholastic: Biography: Tony Abbott

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Read this biography to learn about author Tony Abbott. Links to his website, an author visit kit, and a list of his books are available.

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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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