The Guardian
Guardian: From Angry Young Man to Old Devil
This lengthy evaluation of Amis's life provides a wealth of information on the man and his works as well as an assessment of his role in modern literature.
Other
Book Page: Yolen Interview
This resource is an article about author Jane Yolen. It gives a little biographical information, pictures of book covers, and great quotes from the author.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Neil Simon
A biography on playwright Neil Simon discusses his works and his many awards he has achieved throughout the years.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arthur Miller
This website from the Kennedy Center provides a very good biographical sketch of Arthur Miller. Content of the article includes information on Miller's life before becoming a playwright, his many plays, and the many awards he has...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Tennessee Williams
This site from the Kennedy Center provides a great overview of the life and career of playwright Tennessee Williams is found here. Information is given on his childhood, education, and his works and achievements in writing plays.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Author's Purpose Lesson
In this learning module, students will learn about authors' purposes for writing. PowerPoint lessons, worksheets, and quizzes are provided to reinforce the understanding of why authors write assorted pieces. This module is designed to...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Text Features: Non Fiction [Pdf]
Compare the printed page to an electronic web page and use this activity to discuss the similarities and differences. A cross-curricular tie-in with ecosystems. Could easily be adapted to another subject area.
McMaster University
The Bertrand Russel Archives: Quotations
Selected quotes by Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), the British philosopher, logician, essayist, social critic, and pacifist. You will find a taste of his thinking on everything from relationships ("One should have a general attitude of...
Virginia Tech
The Alan Review:signs in Speare's the Sign of the Beaver
What are the signs found in the novel "The Sign of the Beaver," by Elizabeth George Speare? Use informative site to learn more about this exciting novel.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: William Faulkner Collection
This site focuses on the collection of Faulkner's work that is stored at the University of Virginia. Students and teachers will benefit from these resources.
Other
The John Bianchi Web Site
This author-illustrator homepage features reviews, a bibliography, a biography, and how to schedule an author visit.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Evaluating Bibliographic Citations
This entry focuses on how to evaluate bibliographic citations to determine if the information is useful. It suggests looking at the author, title, summary, and timeliness of the work.
Other
Literary Traveler: Hemingway in Pamplona
This essay presents a first person account of running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
Wisconsin Response to Intervention Center
Wisconsin Rt I Center: Question Answer Relationship (Qar) [Pdf]
Teachers will learn about the Question-Answer Relationship (QAR) strategy with students. They will learn how to implement QARs; measure progress with QARs; and find research to support the QAR strategy. A reproducible QAR strategy chart...
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: All Quiet on the Western Front
This review of the 1930 film of Remarque's "All Quiet on the Western Front," contains information on the making of the film, a synopsis of the story, and information on the differences between the book and the film.
Other
Shel Silverstein
Various resources for activities, games, poems, and more by children's author and poet Shel Silverstein. Students will find games, puzzles, printables, downloads, and e-cards with some of their favorite poems and stories. Teachers will...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Fredrick and Pat Mc Kissack
Read this biography to learn about authors Fredrick and Pat McKissack. Links to an interview and a list of their books is also available.
Black Past
Black Past: Cullen, Countee
The brief encyclopedia article tells about Countee Cullen, famous poet of the Harlem Renaissance.
Black Past
Black Past: Gordon Parts
Gordon Parks was a force in many fields, particularly photojournalism, as you will read in this encyclopedia entry.
Grammar Check
Grammar Check: An Effective Beginner's Guide to Writing Books (Infographic)
This infographic is provided to help students with writing their first novel. Tips for designing a novel, writing the book, and getting the book published.
Other
Paul Fleischman's Official Website
Have you ever wanted to know more about the life and work of Paul Fleischman? Use this site to learn more about this famous children's author.
Grammar Check
Grammar Check:how to Write a Book the 10 Phases
This article is intendend for students who would like to write a book. The article includes 10, easy-to-follow steps.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Mark Twain
America's Story covers the adventures of Mark Twain (1835-1910) (Samuel Langhorne Clemens). Find out how Samuel Clemens chose his pen name. Learn about the development of the "Great American Novel."
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Poems of Tennyson and Noyes: Pictures in Words
This is a great and informative site. This lesson uses Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and Noyes's "The Highwayman" to teach vivid imagery and figurative language. Don't miss out.