Biography of American popular author and humorist Mark Twain, with personal and career information, and a list of important works.

Biographical information about Sue Monk Kidd from her own home page. The biography is rather extensive. Also includes a list of her writing awards.

A detailed biography of Machiavelli, including discussions of his major works and his ideas about the nature of political power, prepared for a university-level philosophy course.

This resource provides biographies for 36 past and present Minnesota authors.

An insightful and detailed view of the life and writings of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.

Read this biography to learn about best-selling author Dan Greenburn. Links to an author visit kit and to a list of his books are available.

Read this biography to learn about author Francisco Jimenez. Links to an author visit kit and a list of his books are available.

Read this biography to learn about author Bruce McMillan. Links to his website and a list of his books are also available.

Read this biography to learn about author Catherine O'Neill Grace. A link to a list of her books is available.

Read this biography to learn about author Cornelia Funke. Links to her website, an interview, an audio slideshow, and a list of her books are available.

Read this biography to learn about author Esme Raji Codell. A link to her website is available.

Read this biography to learn about author Jane Kurtz. Links to her website and a list of her books are also available.

Read this biography to learn about award winning author Judith Ortiz Cofer.

Read this biography to learn about author Lee Miller. A link to a list of her books is provided.

Read this biography to learn about historical fiction author Michael Malloy. A link to a list of his books is provided.

Read this biography to learn about author and photographer Nic Bishop. Links to his website, a video interview, and a list of his books are available.

Read this biography to learn about author P. B. Kerr. Links to his website and a list of his books are available.

Read this biography to learn about author Ruth Belov Gross. A link to a list of her books is available.

Read this biography to learn about author Sherry Garland. A link to a list of her books is available.

Read this biography to learn about author Tanuja Desai Hidier. Links to her website and a list of her books are available.

Read this biography to learn about illustrator Bryan Collier. A link to a list of his books is available.

Read this biography to learn about author Mary James. A link to a list of her books is available.

A learning module that includes links to an anticipation guide, prediction sheet, author biography, vocabulary terms, videos, a character list, activities, and questions for use while reading Ben Mikaelsen's novel Touching Spirit Bear.