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Literature.org: Biography: Jules Verne

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography discusses the life and work of 19th century science fiction author Jules Verne.
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Academy of Achievement: Ernest J. Gaines

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of American author, Ernest Gaines, well-known for his novels and essays, including The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pitman and A Gathering of Old Men, both adapted for television.
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Wikimedia

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

Scholastic: Kevin Henkes Biography

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the life and work of Kevin Henkes when you explore this online resource. This site provides a biography of the author and a booklist of his work.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Sharon Creech's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn more about the awardwinning author Sharon Creech when you explore this resource. This site provides a biography of the author, an interview transcript and a booklist.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Laura Numeroff Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource features a biography of the author Laura Numeroff. Students and teachers will benefit from this inside look at the life and work of this children's author.
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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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Scholastic: Angela Johnson's Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about the author Angela Johnson when you visit this site. This resource provides a brief biography of the author and a full booklist of her work.
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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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Scholastic: Carl Hiassen's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Haissen is the author of many popular books for young adults. Learn about the success of his novels and his other writing work as a journalist. Also includes a list of published works.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Upton Sinclair

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a link to a biography of Upton Sinclair and a link to the complete text of his famous work The Jungle.
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Classic Reader: Authors: Emily Dickinson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Emily Dickinson including a biography, the full text of three poetry collections: Poems, Series 1, Poems, Series 2, and Poems, Series 3, each set of poems is listed by topics.
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Pooh Corner: Biography of Alan Alexander Milne

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of Alan Alexander Milne (1882-1956 CE), and includes information on his publications including "Winnie-the-Pooh," and "The House at Pooh Corner."
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a link to biographical information about Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and her most famous work Frankenstein and a link to the full text of the novel.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to a biography of Robert Louis Stevenson; three of his novels including Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped, and Treasure Island and three of his short stories.
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Classic Reader: Author: Beatrix Potter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site focuses on Beatrix Potter including a link to her biography and a link to the full text of her book The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter, a collection of her children's tales.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Teachers: Eric Carle Author Study

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here both students and teachers can learn about writer Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other works for children. Includes video [3:39] Also offers teaching ideas, including themes for discussion.
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Arab World Books: Arab Authors' Home on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains a listing of authors from the Arabic world. Authors are listed in alphabetical order according to their last name. To find an author, click on the name and you'll be taken to that writer's page where it contains a...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Norman Mailer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides biographical information about American author, Norman Mailer.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Mario Vargas Llosa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in-depth biography of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa.
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Authors Aloud the Voices of Canadian Literature: Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Canadian poets can be heard reading their own works on this site. Each author has a short biography and a link to any individual website.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Leopold Senghor

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete biography of Senghor. Includes a complete list of all his works along with a definition of negritude.
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Author's Calendar: Nadine Gordimer

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A biography of Gordimer which focuses on her writing. Includes a bibliography of her works.
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Author's Calendar: Wole Soyinka

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete biography of Nigerian writer, Wole Soyinka, with a list of his works. He was the first black, African Nobel prize winner and has written a variety of literature from plays to poems.

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