A list of 11 books about paleontology offers titles, authors, and a brief description of the tale.

A large collection of video interviews, along with biographical profiles, with well-known children's authors.

Hosted by Annette Bening, Sounds and Symbols focuses on how children learn the relationship between sounds, letters, and words as an initial step before being able to decode the printed word. Features children's book author and...

This is the author's own personal website. Explores her life, her books and fun activities to do for young children

A brief biography of the award-winning author and illustrator, Vera B. Williams.

Hosted by Vivica A. Fox, Writing and Spelling examines the connection between reading and writing and between spelling and composition. The program features successful methods for encouraging children to write and build their...

This fun website offers weekly blogs including poetry videos, picture book and poetry book overviews, activities for each book or poem, interviews with children's poets and illustrators, links to resources including information on poets,...

Scholastic Kids Book Central contains links to other interactive Scholastic sites on various children's book series. The site also provides information on kids' authors and illustrators, fun activities, and more.

This review of "Snowflake Bentley" written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian features related activities for this Caldecott medal winning book.

Learn all about the role of the illustrator and picture books by visiting this museum site. Founded by and named for renowned author and illustrator Eric Carle, this site includes a variety of information for learners, teachers, and...

Resources for readers and teachers of Appalachian literature for children and young adults that includes lesson plans, texts, bibliographies, and so on.

Lynd Ward is profiled, considered a master American book illustrators, especially for his woodcut novels God's Man, Mad Man's Drum, Sons Without Words, and Vertigo.

This interview reveals how one illustrator has found success and gratification in her career.

An extensive list of Canadian children's authors and illustrators can be found here. Most have links to biographical information and author/illustrator websites.

Hosted by Reba McEntire, "Toddling Toward Reading" examines what it takes to give preschoolers the early literacy skills they need to become successful readers. Features children's book author and illustrator Sandra Boynton, whose...

Hosted by Deborah Norville, Fluent Reading explores the ability to decode quickly and achieve fluency. The program also demonstrates how early testing and intervention can help struggling readers. Features children's book author and...

Hosted by Fred Rogers, The Roots of Reading looks at the earliest stages of literacy in such locations as a baby speech lab and a Head Start center. The program examines how parents, childcare providers, and kindergarten teachers can get...

An excellent resource for understanding the specifications of submitting artwork to a publisher. Titled "The Specs on Specs," author Tugeau offers several crucial pieces of advice for illustrators looking to be published.

Visit the Gail Gibbons website to learn more about this talented author. While there, meet her family and explore her bookshelf.

A book review of "Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures for Publication," including critical contents and comments. Also provides information about who would benefit from reading this book review. A good resource for those...

This biographical sketch of Don Freeman highlights his musical career to becoming a famous author and illustrator. Freeman is a popular children's literature author.

Watch while noted children's book illustrator Henry Cole talks about how his teaching background and lifelong love of nature make illustrating his perfect job. Discover the process Cole follows to illustrate a picture book.

This site provides wonderful descriptions of each of Rathmann's books along with the awards each has won. A short biography and several games and activities from "10 Minutes Till Bedtime" and some links complete this site.

Faith Ringgold's author site is great for students to gain further insight into her books. Includes a biography, art work and new books she is working on.