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January Magazine: Profiles and Interviews: Mario Vargas Llosa
This site provides an in-depth interview with Peruvian writer Vargas Llosa concerning past literary works, political involvement, and role in present literature.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Interview With Tom Stoppard
This is a transcript of an interview with Stoppard that was done on "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer." Stoppard talks about his writing process and creativity.
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Interview With Children's and Ya Author Diane Gonzales Bertrand
The transcript of an interview with Texas poet and children's author Diane Gonzales Bertrand. (Date of Interview: March 2002)
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Video Interviews With Top Children's Authors and Illustrators
A large collection of video interviews, along with biographical profiles, with well-known children's authors.
Other
Author Interview: Sarah Dessen on "Just Listen"
Sarah Dessen talks with author Cynthia Leitich Smith about "Just Listen" and other writing matters.
Other
University of Rochester: Interview With Robertson Davies
A 1992 interview with Canadian author Robertson Davies, where the Arthurian influences of his "The Lyre of Orpheus" and "What's Bred in the Bone" are discussed.
Scholastic
Scholastic Interview: Biography Emily Arnold Mc Cully
This site provides a biography of McCully with links to an interview she did with Scholastic students. This resource also includes a booklist with synopses.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Bookworld: Interview With Alice Munro by Alan Twigg
This is the transcript of a 1978 interview with Alice Munro where the author talks about her life and her work.
BBC
Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Alice Walker
The BBC provides audio clips from two different radio interviews with Alice Walker. Additional content includes a brief biography and a list of key works.
Other
Wired for Books: Audio Interview With Robertson Davies
Listen to an interview with Canadian novelist Robertson Davies, author of "A Mixture of Frailties" and "The Lyre of Orpheus." Discussion topics include journalism, writing plays, and writers' experiences.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Bookworld: Interview With Susan Musgrave by Alan Twigg
In this 1980 interview with Susan Musgrave, the author talks about her poetry and her ideas about writing poetry.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Bookworld: Interview With w.p. Kinsella by Alan Twigg
This is the transcript of a 1982 interview with W.P. Kinsella where the author talks about his life, influential experiences and his work.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Bookworld: Interview #2 With w.p. Kinsella by Alan Twigg
This is the transcript of a 2006 interview with W.P. Kinsella where the author talks about his work adjudicating the Amazon/Books In Canada First Novel Contest, and issues around beginning novelists.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Blue Balliett
Read this biography to learn about author Blue Balliett. Links to her website, an interview, an author visit kit, and a list of her books available.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Gordon Korman
Read this biography to learn about New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman. Links to his website, a video interview, an author visit kit, and a list of his books are available.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Kristiana Gregory
Read this biography to learn about award winning author Kristiana Gregory. Links to her website, an interview, an author's visit kit, and a list of her books are available.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Marcia Thornton Jones
Read this biography to learn about author Marcia Thornton Jones. Links to her website, an interview, an author visit kit, and a list of her books are available.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Linda Sue Park's Biography
Discover more about the Newbery awardwinning author Linda Sue Park when you visit this informational resource. Features a biography, a booklist and interview transcript.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Amy Tan
This website gives a profile, biography, and interview with author Amy Tan. This site provides a viery comprehensive site of this influential author.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Interview Transcript
This is a transcript of an interview between students and the celebrated children's writer, Virginia Hamilton.
Other
Interview With Diane Gonzales Bertrand
The transcript of an interview with Texas poet and children's author Diane Gonzales Bertrand. (Published July 30, 2012)
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American Scientist: Author Interview: Neil De Grasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has made "Popularizing science a personal passion." Tyson's latest book, Origins, is the starting point here for a discussion of dark matter, intelligent life in our solar system, the possibility of...
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Carol Polsgrove on Writers' Lives: George Ella Lyon on Books for the Young
This site shares an interview with George Ella Lyon, author and Kentucky Poet Laureate. Lyon provides advice on selecting books for children and young adults. She also shares her personal experiences with having her own books banned...
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Penguin Group Canada: Our Canadian Girl Author Julie Lawson
Julie Lawson is interviewed here about her book 'Emily: Across The James Bay Bridge', which is part of the Our Canadian Girl series. She discusses her interest in Victoria, B.C.'s history.