The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
Features of this site include author biography, an interview with the author, a list of books written by this author and two games.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Jon Scieszka
The author shares some biographical facts here, and the site includes a book list, an interview transcript and a link to his personal site.
Other
Career Spotlight: Illustrator
This interview reveals how one illustrator has found success and gratification in her career.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Louis Sachar's Biography
This biographical site focuses on Sachar's career choices and the path he took to become an author. Be sure to click on the interview transcript link to read what he had to say to students from around the country.
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Pam Munoz Ryan
This includes a brief biography of the author Pam Munoz Ryan. A transcript of an interview is also included on the site, as well as an annotated list of her books.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Norma Fox Mazer
A biography on Norma Fox Mazer which discusses her literary work. Includes quotes and remarks from Mazer herself. Also included is the transcript to an interview.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Pam Munoz Ryan
A brief biography of Pam Munoz Ryan and a transcript of an interview in which she tells the story of her connection to the San Joaquin Valley and what led her to write her novel Esperanza Rising.
The Book Report
Teen reads.com: Lois Lowry
Lois Lowry gives this in-depth interview, primarily about "Messenger" and its "companion" books "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue."
Curated OER
Harper Collins: Interview With Sharon Creech
Sharon Creech talks about "Granny Torrelli Makes Soup" and "Heartbeat" in this interview about writing and being a grandparent.
Other
Indie Bound: Lois Lowry
This resource offers an interview with Newbery Award Winner, Lois Lowry, in question and answer form. Also included are hyperlinks to more information.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Maniac Magee
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Elie Wiesel
Site examines Elie Wiesel, his writings, and his life's work. Site also offers an excellent interview with Wiesel.
EL Education
El Education: An Immigrant Experience
As part of a Learning expedition on immigration, 4th grade students in Springfield, Massachusetts, created this series of interview booklets. Students, working together in small groups, interviewed a person who had immigrated to the...
Scholastic
Scholastic Discussion Guides: Dear America
Good for classrooms and book groups, this site offers background, summary, discussion topics and questions, as well as activities. There's also an interview with the author.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anniina's Amy Tan Page
This brief article on author Amy Tan includes a lot of links to further information, including book reviews and interviews.
Other
Elizabeth Winthrop
The children's author Elizabeth Winthrop and her books are profiled in this resource. The features include an interview with the author, her newsletter, and advice for young writers, as well.
Other
Peguin: Reading Guide: The House Gun
Besides the usual critical introduction, biographical information and discussion question; this reading guide includes an interview with the author.
Other
Review of the Monkey Bridge
The writer interviewed Lan Cao about her book. She includes some biographical information in the article as well as discussion of the book.
Other
American Repertory Theatre: Adrienne Kennedy
At this site is a listing of Adrienne Kennedy's plays, awards, and the different countries in which she lived. There are multiple blue-highlighted links that open up to extensive information about commissioned assignments, a first-person...
Other
Clubcultura: Isabel Allende
This site provides information in Spanish on Isabel Allende, the Chilean writer. Features include a chronology, interviews, photographs, and summaries of her novels, stories, and plays. English version available.
Other
Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Michael Ondaatje
A brief introduction to the life and written works of Canadian writer of poetry and novels, Michael Ondaatje. Contains names of some of his works, some analysis of style and theme, and several links to further information,...
EL Education
El Education: Our Book of Tools
Students choose a tool from a photograph and then become an expert on that tool. Through field visits to a hardware store, interviews with community members, and descriptive writing exercises, students learn the use of each tool....
Other
Creighton University: Lorrie Moore
A brief biographical sketch of Lorrie Moore as well as a summary of her educational career. Lists the works that Lorrie Moore has published and provides a link to an interview with her.
Curated OER
Locus Magazine: Interview With Tamora Pierce
Author Pierce shares inspiration for the characters she creates and her devotion to her teen audience.