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Snafu Studios Presents Andrea Wayne Von Konigslow

For Students 3rd - 5th
Andrea Wayne-von Konigslow is a Canadian children's author/illustrator. This is her own website where she displays samples of her art and information about her books.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Parts of a Book

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces K-2 students to parts of a book including author, illustrator, publisher, cover, title page, index, etc.
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The Book Report

Teenreads.com: Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief profile of an author who began writing his first stories on butcher paper.
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CPALMS

Cpalms: The Magical Library

For Students K - 1st Standards
In this tutorial, students will take a virtual trip to a library and learn how to identify the genre, author, and illustrator of a book. After listening to short segments from a magical wizard, students will identify books that are story...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Who Writes the Story? Who Does the Illustrations?

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Young scholars will learn to identify the author and illustrator on the cover of the book and orally define their role. Pictures and video of the lesson in action are included.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: The Name of the Child Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teaching guide for The Name of the Child, written by Marilynn Reynolds and illustrated by Don Kilby, provides a synopsis of the story, discussion questions and teaching ideas. It also includes thoughts about the book from both the...
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Scholastic

Scholastic Kids: Book Central

For Students 3rd - 5th
Scholastic Kids Book Central contains links to other interactive Scholastic sites on various children's book series. The site also provides information on kids' authors and illustrators, fun activities, and more.
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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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Biographical Notes for Eric Carle

For Students 3rd - 5th
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work is the familiar "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".
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University of Florida

U of Florida: Baldwin Library of Children's Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Digitization of Ruth Baldwin's 40-year collection of children's literature provides the user a glimpse into childhood memories. Literature primarily from the 19th and 20th century. Searching on a vast array of titles, such as Alice in...
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Scholastic

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

Scholastic: Diane Dillon Biography

For Students 3rd - 5th
Come and learn more about Diane Dillon the illustrator. She has won the Coretta Scott King Award for her illustrations in the book "Aida." This site features a biography, booklist, and interview transcript.
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Scholastic

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

Scholastic: Biography: Mary Newell De Palma

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

Scholastic: Biography: Tedd Arnold

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

Scholastic: Biography: Norman Bridwell

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about author and illustrator Norman Bridwell. Links to an interview, video interviews, and a list of his books are available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Jan Brett

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

Scholastic: Biography: Lynne Cherry

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about author and illustrator Lynne Cherry. Links to her website and a list of her books are available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Bruce Degen

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this autobiography to learn about illustrator Bruce Degen. Links to an interview, an author visit kit, and a list of his books are 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: David Diaz

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this autobiography to learn about illustrator David Diaz. A link to a list of his books is available.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Lisa Burnett Bossi

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about illustrator and graphic designer Lisa Burnett Bossi. Links to her website and to a list of her 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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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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