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Teaching Books: Meet the Author Program: Vera B. Williams
A comprehensive resource offering ten videos of talks with award winning author/illustrator, Vera B. Williams and a complete bibliography of her work,
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Rita Williams Garcia
Rita Williams-Garcia has authored picture books for young readers and novels for young adult and middle grade readers. Many of her books are rooted in recent American history. In this interview, you'll learn about the origins of her book...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Carole Boston Weatherford
Carole Boston Weatherford is a children's book author and poet who has written books about African-American historical figures such as Harriet Tubman, Jesse Owens, and Billie Holiday. Other books recount historical events such as the...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Chris Van Dusen
Author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen brings humor, adventure, lively language, and richly colored, kinetic illustrations to all of his children's books. He's created a number of unforgettable literary characters, including Mr. Magee (and...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Gene Yang
Gene Luen Yang began drawing comic books in the fifth grade. In 2006, his graphic novel, American Born Chinese - a memoir about growing up as an Asian American - became the first graphic novel to win the American Library Association's...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Jacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson writes picture books as well as books for middle graders and young adults. She tackles tough issues such as race relations, foster care, and incarceration. Watch the interview to learn more about her and read a short...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver are the co-authors of the popular Hank Zipzer series about a young boy with learning differences who is funny, resourceful, and smart. They have also created a series for younger kids called Here's Hank, and...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Janet Wong
When Wong left her job as Director of Labor Relations at Universal Studios in Hollywood, she dreamed of becoming a children's book author. Over the next two years, she took a writing class, submitted manuscripts, and piled up more than...