This site describes several ideas and activities to use with picture books and intermediate/middle school age learners. Specific title to use are also given.

This review of "Snowflake Bentley" written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian features related activities for this Caldecott medal winning book.

This teacher resource includes a review of Laura Numeroff's If You Give a Moose a Muffin, things to notice in the book and discuss, and related learning activities and links.

This site provides a review of the book "The Castle in the Attic" by Elizabeth Winthrop. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.

What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.

A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Children in the Wood, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of First Lessons on Natural Philosophy for Children by Mary A. Swift, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of Pretty Little Hymns for Good Little Children by Louisa Watts, a book of poetry for children.

This site provides a review of the book "The Napping House" by Don and Audrey Wood. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.

What do you know about the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber for Secrets," by J.K. Rowling? This site has a helpful literature guide.

Check out this literature guide for the book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," by J.K. Rowling. In addition to a very brief overview of the book, there are questions to think about, several activities, and a song. All help...

Check out this informative site about "A Long Way From Chicago" by Richard Peck and learn about small-town life during the Depression in seven short stories for the years 1929 through 1942.

This is a good site for teachers. Find a review of Jerry Spinelli's "Maniac Magee" as well as lesson plans and activities for the book.

This site is a review of one of Phyllis Naylor's more well known books, "Shiloh."

What do you know about the characters and setting of "Lyddie," by Carol Hurst? Gain insight into the characters through the discussion questions found a this site.

This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each

An artist's representative presents basic steps and tips to selling or publishing your artwork as illustrations for books. Written primarily for children's literature, but may also apply to other genres as well.

A very helpful article for writers looking for inspiration. Presents advice about inspiration from the past, present, and future. Article written for children's literature but may also apply to other genres.

An excellent resource for a writer struggling to come up with the exact words for which they are looking. Includes very helpful advice and information. Aimed at writers of children's literature, but can also apply to other genres.

This site on the book "Ira Says Goodbye" provides a review of the book, related activities and books.

A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Fridtjof Nansen by Jacob Breda Bull, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Hero-chums by Will Allen Dromgoole, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Horse and His Ways, a fiction book for children.