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- Alex Haley
Journalist and author of the widely-acclaimed novel Roots.
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- Alice Walker
A leading voices among black American women writers who has produced an acclaimed and varied body of work, including poetry, novels, short stories, essays, and criticism.
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- Ann Herrick
Reviews and synopses of books and stories, information about the author, and links to sites related to writing.
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- Author Biographies
Students provide very short biographies of their favorite Newbery Award-winning authors.
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- Authors and Illustrators
A part of the Horn Book's Virtual History Exhibit, this site features letters and radio interviews with classic children's writers.
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- Authors of Lasting Fame
A brief introduction to authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charlotte Bronte, and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber.
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- Authors' Calendar
Provides short introductions to the lives and works of hundreds of authors from around the world.
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- MacDonald, Amy
Biography of the award-winning children's book author, including information about the author, her books, and scheduled school visits.
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- Maurice Sendak
Tells about the childhood of the man who created the Wild Things and identifies some of the influences that shaped his writing and artwork.
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- Maya Angelou
Novelist and poet who became a national celebrity in 1970 with the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Also San Fransisco's first black streetcar conductor.
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- Sherry Garland
Contains biography, list of books, FAQs, author visit information, and writing tips.
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- Simon Cheshire
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.
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- Teri Daniels Books
Author of picture books includng The Feet in the Gym, Just Enough, G-Rex, and Math Man. Features a biography, photos, activities that relate to her stories, links for young readers, and teacher's guides.
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- The World of Peter Rabbit
An in-depth look into the life of the woman who brought Peter Rabbit to life. Explores her childhood, her education, her art, and her writings.
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