Great Children's Literature Author

Literature benefits children's academic success by developing reading skills, increasing vocabulary, and teaching about other cultures, religions, and people. Research shows readers score higher on standardized tests and perform better scholastically. Choose one or several books from these authors and read a book to a child today.

Verna Aardema - Brief biography and list of published stories.

Alma Flor Ada - Video interview to meet the author.

Jon Agee - Author and illustrator biographical information.

Joan Aiken - Background information on the author.

Louisa May Alcott- Biography of the famous children's author.

Aliki - Biography and list of published works.

Hans Christian Andersen - Detailed biography of his life and works.

Laurie Halse Anderson - Official biography of the author.

Mike Artell - Biography and interviews with the author.

Avi - Biographical sketch and list of writings.

Natalie Babbitt - Writer and illustrator biography.

Lynne Reid Banks - Read her biography and download a free copy of a play.

Barbara Helen Berger - Biographical information for kids and adults.

Raymond Bial - Link to biography for the author and photographer.

Judy Blume - Find out everything about Judy Blume.

Odds Bodkin - Mini-profile of the famous storyteller.

Karleen Bradford - Biography and other information about the author.

Jan Brett - Author biography and photos.

Norman Bridwell - Biography of the creator of Clifford and Emily Elizabeth. 

Pat Brisson - Easy to read biography written with children in mind.

Marc Brown - Marc Brown is interviewed by second grade students.

Susan Taylor Brown - Biography of a girl longing to become an author.

Eve Bunting - Interview with Bunting gives insight into her work and life.

Frances Hodgson Burnett - A brief biography of this author.

Eric Carle - Book list and lesson plan for a thematic unit on the famous children’s author.

Nancy Carlson - Find about the author/illustrator in this author sketch.

Lewis Carroll - Resource guide to information about Lewis Carroll.

Mary Casanova - Biography and an explanation of why Casanova loves to write.

Beverly Cleary - Interview with Cleary shows insight into her life and career.

Caroline B. Cooney - Interview with the author and a brief biography.

Bruce Coville - Illustrated biographical sketch of the author.

Peter Cumming - Learn about the author and his works.

Jane Cutler - Everything you want to know about Jane Cutler.

Ronald Dahl - His website is a reflection of the personality and style so evident in his books.

Paula Danziger - Biography and list of her published works.

Tomie dePaola - Brief biography of Tomie dePaola, children’s author and illustrator.

Gloria Gaither - Biography and information about the singer and author.

Evelyn Gallardo - Read Evelyn Gallardo’s biography and find out why she loves orangutans.

Virginia Hamilton - Read her biography and interviews or browse the extensive photo galley.

The Jim Henson Company - The website has biographical information on Jim Henson as well as information on upcoming tours, special videos, and more.

Ann Herrick - Read Herrick’s about me page to learn about her writing career.

Will Hillenbrand - Children’s book author and illustrator shares insights into his art.

Will Hobbs - Meet the author by reading his biography.

Sara Holbrook- Sara Holbrook is a performance poet who speaks at schools when not writing poetry.

Hazel Hutchins- Hazel Hutchins shares her writing methods in this quick note.

Washington Irving - The Washington Irving pages lists his major works and includes links to other resource information about this American author.

Ellen Jackson - Find out everything you want to know about Ellen Jackson: favorites, hobbies, and more.

Paul Jennings- Author biography and interactive web page.

K.V. Johansen- Learn more about Canadian author K. V. Johansen by reading her biography.

Kay Verla - Biography of the children’s author.

Steven Kellogg - Steven Kellogg’s official biography page.

Madeline L’Engle - Biographical sketch of the writer.

Shar Levine- Biography of Shar Levine, also known as the science lady.

Janet Taylor Lisle - In this interview Janet Taylor Lisle provides answers to frequently asked questions about her career.

Michael McCurdy - The author, illustrator, and wood engraver is revealed in this biographical sketch.

Bruce McMillan - Instructions on how to make a pinhole camera and the author’s biography.

A.A. Milne - Interesting biography of the creator of Winnie the Pooh.

Hank Nuwer - Biography of the author.

Sheldon Oberman - Advice to writers, bibliography, awards, and brief biography of the writer.

Linda Sue Park - Interesting information about the poet and author.

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent - Meet the author in the words of her autobiography.

Katherine Paterson - Facts and information about Katherine Paterson.

Richard Peck - Short sketch of the author and a bibliography of his works.

Julie A. Peters - Her books, letters from readers, frequently asked questions, and other pieces of information.

Wendy Pfeffer- List of published books by Wendy Pfeffer.

Patricia Curtis Pfitsch - Resource page about the historical fiction writer.

Dav Pilkey - List of published works.

Patricia Polacco - Find out who she is, what inspires her, and her upcoming books.

Philip Pullman - Biography of the author.

Robert Quackenbush - Fun biography and other information.

Gail Radley - Listing of her books with excerpts, fun activities utilizing the books, and writers’ tips.

Peggy Rathmann - Click on the book covers to watch a short video, read excerpts and reviews, or take the hamster tour.

Bethany Roberts - Find out about the author and play in the kid’s fun zone.

Dave Ross - A humorous biography of the author.

Barney Saltzberg - Author’s autobiography and other information.

Jon Scieszka - Video interview with the author.

Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith - Biographies of the two authors.

Maurice Sendak- Maurice Sendak is a prolific writer and illustrator of children's books who also writes operas.

Aaron Shepard - Treats and resources pages with lots of stories and storytelling resource links.

Marilyn Singer - Author sketch, tips on writing poetry, and other resources.

Roland Smith - Story of what inspired him to become an author.

Lemony Snicket- Try to find out about Lemony Snicket - if you can.

Gary Soto - The poet’s biography and other resources.

Diane Stanley - Autobiography of the author Diane Stanley.

R. L. Stine - Spooky website; be prepared to be scared. 

Catherine Stock - Autobiography of the French author and illustrator of children’s books.

Phoebe Stone - Biography of the novelist and artist Phoebe Stone.

Lois Szymanski - Biography of the author.

Simms Taback - Interview with the author.

Hudson Talbot - Brief history, book list, and schedule of public appearances.

Joyce Carol Thomas - Tidbits of information about the life and writing of the award-winning author.

Colin Thompson - Tons of information about the author, his working methods, works in progress, and biography.

Jim Trelease- Bio page for Jim Trelease telling how he started his read-aloud program.

Maxine Trottier - Biography, information about published and soon-to-be released books, and tips for budding authors.

Megan Whalen Turner - Brief author sketch, book listing with author’s notes.

Chris Van Allsburg - Biography of the author.

Hans Wilhelm - Autobiography and photo album.

David Wisniewski - Bibliography and selected photographs of some illustrations.

Janet S. Wong - She presents the inside scoop on her website.

Audrey Wood - Visit her clubhouse and meet the artist interactively.

June Rae Wood - Author profile page.

Elvira Woodruff- Get tips from Woodruff and find out what she is currently working on.

Susan Wojciechowski - Read about her life and browse through her photo gallery.

Jane Yolen - Author’s biography by her publisher.