Children's Authors

Jan Brett
This beautiful web site features illustrations from Jan Brett's books, cool contests, fun activities, and pretty neat information for teachers, too!
http://www.janbrett.com/

Judy Blume's Home Base
Learn all about this famous author.
http://www.judyblume.com/

www.BetsyByars.com
Ms. Byars has written her own thoughts and feelings about each of her books. Don't miss her photo album and tips for your writers.
http://www.betsybyars.com

Jean Craighead George
The author of Julie and the Wolves gives some great tips for young writers. There are also pictures of Ms. George with different kinds of animals.
http://www.jeancraigheadgeorge.com

Charles Ghigna - Father Goose
This poet lives in Alabama! Read some of his work or take his advice on how to write a poem.
http://www.charlesghigna.com

Mem Fox
Everything you ever wanted to know about Mem Fox: her life, her books, even her likes, dislikes, and favorite recipes.
http://www.memfox.net

Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton has written books for children of all ages. Find out about her family history, all of her books, and her own hobby - collecting frogs!
http://www.virginiahamilton.com

Anna Grossnickle Hines
Hear Ms. Hines read her book, Jackie's Lunch Box, complete with words and pictures, plus descriptions of other books with related activities for teachers and parents.
http://www.aghines.com

The Jack London Collection
See actual letters, postcards, telegrams, and manuscripts to, from, and about Jack London and his friends and family. This is a great source for information on the author of Call of the Wild and White Fang.
http://london.sonoma.edu/

Robert Munsch
Send Mr. Munsch an email, and he might write a crazy poem for you! This is a really entertaining web site!
http://www.robertmunsch.com

Dav Pilkey's Extra Crunchy Web Site O' Fun
Read about Dav and his characters plus lots of games, puzzles, and coloring sheets to print out.
http://www.pilkey.com