On this website, students learn about Avi's biography. Learn all about the author of children's books such as the Crispin and Poppy Series.

Kids learn about Jerry Spinelli's biography author of children's books such as Maniac Magee on this website.

This biographical site focuses on Sachar's career choices and the path he took to become an author. Be sure to click on the interview transcript link to read what he had to say to students from around the country.

Basic biographical facts are shared on this profile, and a list of her works is included.

On this site, students learn about Roald Dahl's biography. Read all about the author of children's books such as James and the Giant Peach.

This website from MetroActive.com offers a newspaper article on Amy Tan and her novel "The Hundred Secret Senses." Tan discusses the "ghosts" in her novels as well as her own life as a storyteller.

Provides a short biography on the author J.D. Salinger.

Four pages of .pdf offer at a glance summary, chapter-by-chapter highlights, suggested activities and a brief bio of the author.

This site contains an engaging biography of Wilson Rawls and provides access to an audio tape of a famous speech Rawls gave about himself and the book.

These biographies includes a very short bio on Warren (1748-1814 CE), a spirited female author who published a three-volume history of the American Revolution.

Brief biographical page offers some background about Ms. Haddix and the awards she's won, along with a link to a full biography.

This site includes a selected bibliography of Shute's works and a short biography of this author best know for "On the Beach."

Students can learn about the biography of Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense and Founding Father during the Revolutionary War on this site.

Contains a biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940 CE), list of works, and links to additional information on the author.

Contains a biography of Jack Kerouac (1922-1969 CE), list of works, and links to additional information on the writer.

Biography of American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, including personal background and information on important works.

Brief biography of American author Ralph Ellison, including information on his most famous work, Invisible Man.

This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Forham University provides a brief biography of Jonson and an excerpt by Jonson on Lord Francis Bacon.

Brief biography of American novelist Willa Cather, including information on some of her most influential works.

If your looking for a biography on author Jerry Spinelli, you've come to the right place at Scholastic.com. The site also offers student reviews of his books and an interview transcript. Fun facts for kids.

Excellent, extensive resource on Boccaccio's life, including bibliography for more research. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...

This biography features Mark Twain as a regional realist author, world renown for his ability to portray real Americans in the late nineteenth century. Click "Mark Twain Activities" for artifacts and activities.

Nathaniel Hawthorne is featured in this brief biography highlighting his Puritan family background which inspired his thought provoking writings of the nineteenth century. Click on "Nathaniel Hawthorne Activities" for related resources.

Thomas Wolfe is presented in this brief biography, highlighting his writings which exemplified the American culture of the 1920's-1930's. Click on "Thomas Wolfe Activities" for related resources.