University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo: Lucille Clifton
This site from the University at Buffalo gives a page devoted to Clifton that offers an excerpt of her writing, a short biography & bibliography. Also includes photos of the author.
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: N. Scott Momaday: Keeper of the Flame
PBS web page featuring quotes and biographical information on this Native American author & professor. Includes a jolly photograph!
Other
Poetry Breaks for Schools and Libraries: Martin Espada
This page provides some brief biographical information on author Martin Espada, including a list of some of his works and the awards he has won throughout his career.
Other
Two Essays by Christopher Paolini
The author of "Eragon" and "Eldest" shares his thought on writing in these two essays. A link on the page also provides a biography.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Emily Dickinson
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Emily Dickinson (1830-1886 CE), an author widely acclaimed as one of America's greatest poets. Though she wrote nearly 2,000 poems, only a few were printed during her lifetime, and those...
EL Education
El Education: Discovering the Genesee Volume 1
Discovering the Genesee was created by third grade students in Rochester, New York, as part of a Learning Expedition on local history. Student work was guided by four questions, which became the chapters of their book: Who were the...
Curated OER
University at Buffalo: Lucille Clifton
This site from the University at Buffalo gives a page devoted to Clifton that offers an excerpt of her writing, a short biography & bibliography. Also includes photos of the author.