Take a look at the newest members of the top literary awards in children's books as of January 2017.

This is Sharon Creech's personal website. Offers the reader more about the author herself as well as her books.

Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.

Come and check out this informative resource featuring discussion questions, a description of the book, a vocabulary builder, and an extension activity for the book "Shiloh."

From lesson plans and classroom tools to free books and opportunities to publish students' work, nonprofit organizations have a lot to offer parents, teachers, and struggling readers themselves. Learn about some nonprofits with a...

A wonderful site all about famous author Beverly Cleary. It offers the visitor many things to do and explore, including the neighborhood where her stories take place and a little about her characters. Gives the visitor some games to play...

This site shares biographical information about Cynthia Rylant, an award-winning author. Personal influences from her personal childhood experiences are shared in this article.

This teacher resource includes a review of Lois Lowry's Number the Stars, things to notice in the book and discuss, and related learning activities and links.

Meet Audrey Wood and six award-winning children's book creators. Features include activities with Audrey Wood and a lesson in how picture books are written and illustrated.

Use this informative site to learn more about the book "Holes," by Louis Sachar. This educational resource gives descriptive activities for this book.

Site presents a concise and thorough review of the book," Bud, Not Buddy". Included on the site, are discussions and activities related to the book. Additionally, there are links to other children's books with related themes. Grade 4 and...

Web English Teacher helps you to discover the world of author Walter Dean Myers. This resource features lesson plans for "Fallen Angels" and several other books.

This website is about author Jean Craighead George. Offers information on her background, her books, she gives hints about becoming a writer. She also has a question and answer section where she answers questions that people most often...

An enlightening biography of this children's writer whose books "are always a little cruel, but never without humor." We learn that some of that cruelty can be traced to Dahl's school years and the severe beatings boys were given there....

A biography on young adult author Beverly Cleary. Discusses her early life, the many books she has written and the awards she has won.

This page from Ole Miss gives detailed background information about Taulbert, as well as lists of books he's written, media adaptations of his work, and a link to his personal web page.

Learn more about the Caldecott award-winning author Leo Dillon when you visit this resource. Provides a biography, a booklist and an interview transcript.

A newsletter article from award-winning author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds in which he explains his journey from doodler to publishing success. Reynolds also discusses eight tips for creative publishing so that you're ready to...

Good website from Emory University containing a biography of Julia Alvarez, a list of awards and honors she has won, some of her works, and a list of works about her. Related links and a bibliography also provided.

Discover more about the author Irene Hunt when you visit this resource. This site provides links to lesson plans and activities for the books "Across Five Aprils" and "The Lottery Rose."

Learn about poet Louise Gluck, appointed in 2003 as the United States Poet Laureate by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington, and her books of poetry. Also discover the duties of this annually bestowed title and learn about how the...

This J.K. Rowling's official site -- very flashy, media rich, and fun for children. A much livelier, as the author herself admits, after a recent makeover. Read Rowlings biography (includes pictures), check out the Daily News, and...

A website from the University at Buffalo on the life and accomplishments of writer Maya Angelou, "Maya Angelou FAQ" is organized into the following sections: "a mini-biography," "a mini-bibliography," and "Maya Angelou Links."

A good balance of biographical information and commentary on Alice Walker's work. Includes a suggested reading list.