Harold D. Underdown
Writing and Illustrating Multicultural Children's Books
A thorough resource on the wide-ranging topic of multicultural literature for children. Includes information about the current field of multiculturalism, opportunities for writers, finding a publisher, and looking toward the future of...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Parley's Book of Books
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of Parley's Book of Books by Samuel G. Goodrich, a collection of fiction and nonfiction stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Queen's Story Book
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Queen's Story Book by George Laurence Gomme, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Aunt Louisa's Book of Common Things
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Aunt Louisa's Book of Common Things by Laura Valentine, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Book of Wonder Voyages
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Book of Wonder Voyages by Joseph Jacobs, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Bo Peep Story Books
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Bo-Peep Story Books, a fairy tale book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Story Book for Girls and Boys
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Story Book for Girls and Boys by Timothy Shay Arthur, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Youth's Book of Gems for the Mind and the Heart
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Youth's Book of Gems for the Mind and the Heart by Francis Channing Woodworth, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Illustrated London Reading Book
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Illustrated London Reading Book, an educational book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Book of Animals
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The Book of Animals by T. Bilby, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Book of Enterprise and Adventure
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of The Book of Enterprise and Adventure, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Child's Own Book
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of The Child's Own Book by Daniel Defoe, a book of stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Fairy Book
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Fairy Book by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: How the Children Raised the Wind
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of How the Children Raised the Wind by Edna Lyall, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Select Poetry for Children
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Select Poetry for Children by Joseph Payne, a book of poems for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Sermons to Children
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Sermons to Children by George Wagner, a religious book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: A Plain and Short History of England for Children
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of A Plain and Short History of England for Children by George Davys, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Children's Crusade by George Zabriskie Gray
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's The Children's Crusade: An Episode of the Thirteenth Century by George Zabriskie Gray [1870], a nonfiction account of Children's Crusade in the 13th Century.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Resources About Agents for Writers
A comprehensive research guide for writers who are interested in finding an agent. Rich with information and helpful hints; site is suited for children's literature writers but can also apply to other genres.
Other
Children's Nursery: Beatrix Potter's Children's Books
In this site dedicated to beloved children's author Beatrix Potter you can view a list of her works, many with links to the texts. Stories include Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggie Winkle, and more! Includes links to many other...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Dr. Seuss
This "Featured Author," selection speaks more about how and why Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) wrote his children's books than about his life. Hurst also suggests the Dr. Seuss books can be used to teach older students some literary...
University of Wisconsin
Uw: Cooperative Children's Book Center(ccbc)
The CCBS is a valuable site for those interested in children's and young adults' literature. Search the universities collections, learn about upcoming events, "view archived videos of public lectures by authors, artists, and editors, or...
Other
Book Page: Judith Viorst: All in the Family
An interview with Judith Viorst. In it, she talks about how her book Alexander and the Wonderful, Marvelous, Excellent, Terrific Ninety Days evolved from the tumultuous experience of having her now grown son Alexander, his wife, and...
Other
Encyclopedia.com: Judith Viorst
A profile of writer Judith Viorst. Looks at her accomplishments and awards and includes a long list of the many books she wrote, organized into categories of fiction and nonfiction for children and books and poetry for adults. The...