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This category lists sites that provide biographies and autobiographies of well-known literary figures. All sites are suitable for children and teens to read and use for enjoyment or for schoolwork. Biographies may be brief and sites may have several, perhaps connected by occupation, but the information contained should have the basic details, e.g., birth and death dates, some details of the life lived, major accomplishments, and so forth.

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• Alcott, Louisa May
• Alexander, Lloyd
• Andersen, Hans Christian
• Armstrong, William
• Attema, Martha
• Austen, Jane
• Avi
• Banks, Lynne Reid
• Baum, L. Frank
• Bemelmans, Ludwig
• Berenstain, Stan and Jan
• Blume, Judy
• Brett, Jan
• Bridwell, Norman
• Brown, Marc
• Buffie, Margaret
• Burnett, Frances Hodgson
• Byars, Betsy
• Canada
• Carle, Eric
• Carroll, Lewis
• Chaucer, Geoffrey
• Christopher, Matt
• Cleary, Beverly
• Clemens, Samuel
• Colfer, Eoin
• Collodi, Carlo
• Cormier, Robert
• Cushman, Karen
• Dahl, Roald
• Defoe, Daniel
• Dickens, Charles
• Donne, John
• Dostoevsky, Fyodor
• Dr. Seuss
• Du Bois, W.E.B.
• Dumas, Alexandre
• Eliot, George
• Eliot, T. S.
• Frank, Anne
• Funke, Cornelia
• Geisel, Theodor Seuss
• George, Jean Craighead
• Handler, Daniel
• Hinton, S. E.
• Holt, Kimberly Willis
• Hopkins, Cathy
• Hughes, Langston
• Ireland
• Jacques, Brian
• Korman, Gordon
• Kropp, Paul
• Lenski, Lois
• Lessing, Doris
• Lewis, C. S.
• Little, Jean
• Lorenzini, Carlo
• Lowry, Lois
• Marshall, James
• Mayer, Mercer
• McNaughton, Janet
• Milne, A. A.
• Montgomery, L. M.
• Munsch, Robert
• Nimmo, Jenny
• Numeroff, Laura
• O'Dell, Scott
• Oppel, Kenneth
• Park, Barbara
• Paterson, Katherine
• Paulsen, Gary
• Peck, Richard
• Peck, Robert Newton
• Potter, Beatrix
• Prelutsky, Jack
• Rawls, Wilson
• Rowling, J. K.
• Russia
• Sachar, Louis
• Sewell, Anna
• Shakespeare, William
• Shelley, Mary
• Silverstein, Shel
• Snicket, Lemony
• Speare, Elizabeth George
• Spyri, Johanna
• Stine, R. L.
• Stratton-Porter, Gene
• Swift, Jonathan
• Tolkien, J. R. R.
• Tolstoy, Leo
• Twain, Mark
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Van Allsburg, Chris
• Viorst, Judith
• White, E. B.
• Whitman, Walt
• Wilder, Laura Ingalls

Resources in This Category

• Agell, Charlotte

  http://www.charlotteagell.com/
  Author and illustrator of children's books. Includes an author biography, book summaries, and photographs.

• Arksey, Neil

  http://www.neilarksey.com/
  Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.

• Auch Books

  http://www.auchbooks.com/
  Official site of the authors and illustrators of books for children, Mary Jane and Herm Auch, provides question and answer pages for children and aspiring children's writers and illustrators.

• Author Search Index on kidsreads.com

  http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/authors.asp
  Introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses of select writers.

• Authors of Lasting Fame

  http://www.lessontutor.com/eesAuthors.html
  A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber.

• Bang, Molly

  http://www.mollybang.com/
  Complete list of books with background information and history of story ideas.

• Barron, T. A.

  http://www.tabarron.com/
  Author of The Lost Years of Merlin epic and "The Kate Adventures" features personal message, responses to questions from readers, and appearances schedule.

• Brassey, Richard

  http://www.richardbrassey.com/
  Learn about Brilliant Brits, Nessie, and How to Speak Chimpanzee on the author/illustrator's site. Find animations, games, riddles, and teacher resources.

• Cheshire, Simon

  http://www.simoncheshire.co.uk/
  Personal site of the children's writer who created works such as Totally Unsuitable For Children and the Jeremy Brown spy spoofs. Includes a guide to his life, news, and extracts from his books.

• Cooney, Barbara

  http://www.ortakales.com/illustrators/Cooney.html
  Information and biography of the illustrator and author of Miss Rumphius.

• Corbett, Scott

  http://www.damfino.com/authors/scorbett/bibliography.html
  Includes brief biography and full bibliography of the author's sixty-nine children's books.

• Cronin, Doreen

  http://www.doreencronin.com/
  Official site includes biography, illustrations, books, and a newsletter. Author of 'Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type'.

• DePaola, Tomie

  http://www.tomie.com/
  Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures.

• DiTerlizzi, Tony

  http://www.diterlizzi.com/
  Author and illustrator of the Spiderwick Chronicles. Features news, art, biography, video, and FAQ.

• Duncan, Lois

  http://loisduncan.arquettes.com/Biography3.htm
  A short autobiography of the award-winning young adult horror writer.

• DuPrau, Jeanne

  http://www.jeanneduprau.com/
  The official site includes a brief biography and a synopsis of the book, "The City of Ember".

• Fern, Tracey

  http://www.traceyfern.com/
  Author of children's historical books and magazine articles. Includes biography. cover art, and articles.

• Fischer, Debbie Reed

  http://www.debbiereedfischer.com/
  Author of teen fiction and young adult novels. Biography, reviews, list pf appearances and overviews of the books.

• Fleischman, Paul

  http://www.paulfleischman.net/
  The Newbery Medalist's web site, offering a biography, articles, bibliography, event listings, and excerpts.

• Frasier, Debra

  http://debrafrasier.com/
  A brief biography of the author with introductions to her illustrations, including reports from her current studio projects and outdoor adventures.

• From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster

  http://www.merriam-webster.com/info/noah.htm
  Tells about the author of America's first dictionary.

• Garland, Sherry

  http://sherrygarland.swiftsite.com/
  Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.

• Geraghty, Paul

  http://www.paul-geraghty.com/
  Official site of the children's picture book author and illustrator. Includes a photo gallery, a list of his works and awards, and a schedule of author visits.

• Gibbons, Gail

  http://www.gailgibbons.com/
  Author and illustrator of non-fiction books. Includes biography, pictures, and brief book descriptions.

• Ginger Foglesong Guy

  http://www.readginger.com/
  Award winning bilingual books for children in English and Spanish. Site includes list of books, biography, and links.

• Gleitzman, Morris

  http://www.morrisgleitzman.com/
  Listen to the author read parts of his stories, such as "Two Weeks with the Queen", and "Worry Warts". Contains photographs and a biography.

• Great Writers and Poets

  http://pwessel.home.xs4all.nl/writers.html
  Directory of links to resources for numerous authors, including information on Nobel Prize winners.

• Green, Roger J.

  http://www.rogerjgreen.net/
  Includes information about the author and his books, including a full list of books and how he started writing.

• Henkes, Kevin

  http://www.kevinhenkes.com/
  Official site provides author biography, illustrations, information on characters and books, and fun and games.

• Herrick, Ann

  http://annherrickauthor.com/
  Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing.

• Jacqueline Jules

  http://www.jacquelinejules.com/
  Official site of Jacqueline Jules, author of Noah and the Ziz, Once Upon a Shabbos, and The Hardest Word; with games and a biography.

• Jenkins, Steve

  http://www.stevejenkinsbooks.com/
  Website of author and illustrator of non-fiction books for children. Site includes a biography, links, and information on science for children.

• Jennings, Paul

  http://www.pauljennings.com.au/
  Author of "Uncanny!", "The Cabbage Patch War", and Hedley Hopkins". Contains a biography, a list of books and their covers, and some games.

• KLGoing.com

  http://www.klgoing.com/
  Official site for the author of young adult fiction. Includes biography, FAQ, a synopsis of published works, and contact information.

• Learning About Cynthia Voigt

  http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/professional-development/childlit/voigt.html
  An 8th-grader shares what she has learned about this popular young adult writer.

• Lives of Girls Who Became Famous

  http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Sarah_Knowles_Bolton/Lives_of_Girls_Who_Became_Famous/
  The stories of 19 girls who became famous in their adult life.

• Lobel, Arnold

  http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/mtai/lobel.html
  Brief biography, and list of books including 'Frog and Toad Together'.

• McDaniel, Lurlene

  http://www.lurlenemcdaniel.com/
  Official website for young adult author, includes biography, book information, appearances, and links.

• Meg Cabot

  http://mykindabook.com/authors/meg-cabot
  Has information on the author and listing of her books. Includes Mia page and news, fun stuff and princess club.

• Mitali Perkins' Fire Escape

  http://www.mitaliperkins.com/
  The author reflects on life in the melting pot, offering writing contests, a safe place to discuss immigrant life, book reviews, and other related resources, including her own writing.

• Penguin Random House - David Almond

  http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/450/david-almond
  Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.

• Penguin Random House - Iain Lawrence

  http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/16892/iain-lawrence
  Introduces the author of Lord of the Nutcracker Men and The High Seas Trilogy. Includes biographical sketch, stories from the author's personal life, and photos.

• Pierce, Tamora

  http://www.tamora-pierce.net/
  Official site of the author of the Circle of Magic books, and other popular series. Find a biography of the author, FAQs, and art work.

• Polacco, Patricia

  http://www.patriciapolacco.com/
  Provides author information, books, current news, activities, and a forum. Author of 'Pink and Say'.

• Pullman, Paul

  http://www.philip-pullman.com/
  Official site of the author of "His Dark Materials"; with a biography, questions, and information about the books.

• Reka, Marinela

  http://marinelareka.com/
  Official website of teen author and poet, including poetry, biography, and books.

• Rimbaud, Arthur

  http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/hippie2001/rimbaud.html
  Offers introduction to the Victorian-era author. Includes poems and "seer" letters, with a brief analysis.

• Rose, Simon

  http://www.simon-rose.com/
  Author of science fiction and fantasy novels for children and young adults. Find autobiographical information and a synopsis of some of his books.

• Russo, Marisabina

  http://www.marisabinarusso.com/
  Provides personal information about the author, a synopsis of the books she has written, and a schedule of school visits.

• Salley, Coleen

  http://coleensalley.com/
  Promotes children's author and storyteller, providing information about recent publications and booking engagements.

• Say, Allen

  http://www.hmhco.com/bookstore/authors/Allen-Say/2237361
  Official site of the author of Home of the Brave, El Chino, Grandfather's Journey and Tea with Milk. Includes news, articles, and speeches by the author.

• Scarsbrook, Richard

  http://www.richardscarsbrook.com/
  The official site of the author of the Cheeseburger Subversive and other short stories and poems. Includes a synopsis of his book, readings, endorsements, and a schedule of readings and events.

• Schofield, Brent R.

  http://www.brsbooks.com/
  Author of "What The Cat Knows" and "Hairballs And Sticky Things". Features book descriptions and biography.

• Scott, Elaine

  http://www.elainescott.com/
  Official website for the non-fiction author. Includes a biography, information about her work, and a schedule of school visits and special events.

• Shulamith Levey Oppenheim

  http://www.shulamithoppenheim.com/
  Presents information on the children's book author, short stories, published books and new work.

• Simon, Seymour

  http://www.seymoursimon.com/
  Official homepage of the award-winning science author for children. Includes information on the author and his books, along with science links.

• Sones, Sonya

  http://www.sonyasones.com/
  Answers to questions about the author of teen poetry novels including One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies, What My Mother Doesn't Know, and Stop Pretending.

• Spinelli, Jerry

  http://www.jerryspinelli.com/
  Author's official site. Features pictures, biography, overview of his books, news, schedule, and fun stuff.

• Van Draanen, Wendelin

  http://www.randomhousekids.com/brand/sammy-keyes/
  Dedicated to authors Sammy Keyes mystery books. Contains Sammy's song, interview, short book reviews, mystery game, and biography.

• Vega, Denise

  http://www.denisevega.com/
  The author of 'Click Here(To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade)'; with a biography and book details.

• West, Colin

  http://www.colinwest.com/
  Features the poems and stories of the children's author/illustrator, along with a glimpse into his personal life, photos, and answers to frequently asked questions.

• Willems, Mo

  http://www.mowillems.com/
  Official site which includes a personal blog, FAQ's, and fun games for children.

• Wojciechowski, Susan

  http://www.susanwoj.com/
  Author site, featuring her Beany books, Christmas Miracle, and other works. Information on school visits, and related book activities.

• Wolff, Ashley

  http://www.ashleywolff.com/
  Children's book author and illustrator provides biographical information and teacher activities, as well as information on scheduling a school visit.

• Yohalem, Eve

  http://www.eveyohalem.com/
  Offers biography, FAQ, and details of books.

• Yolen, Jane

  http://www.janeyolen.com/
  Known as the Hans-Christian Anderson of America, site includes her journal, awards, and activities for kids and teachers.

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