Following this brief autobiographical sketch, there are is a biographical statement, a list of works written by the author, and a list of works about the author.

A brief biography of Laura Goodman Salverson, the "first novelist to explore the immigrant experience in the West." Read about her first Canadian novel, "The Viking Heart," as well as her latter novels and autobiography.

Read about George Seldes (1890-1995), a muckraker and press critic. Read some of his writings from his column "In Fact." Read his autobiography and a brief biography. There are links to other sites about George Seldes. Site by Brass Check.

Teachers with classes reading the works of Betsy Byars will find information on this prolific author's craft.

Hans Wilhelm's site offers a biography, an autobiography, photos, a story to read aloud and news about his upcoming work and appearances.

Biography of American author, Ernest Gaines, well-known for his novels and essays, including The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pitman and A Gathering of Old Men, both adapted for television.

This site provides a concise biography of Haley, the video [12:28] "Alex Haley Interview Roots (Merv Griffin Show 1977)" and links to six of his books.

Have you ever read the book "The Foxman" by Gary Paulsen? This site features a review of the novel and points to ponder as you discuss it with your students. It also provides several links and a list of related books.

This site contains a biography of Barbara Cooney, and a summary of each of her picture books. Pictures of each of her books are provided.

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This Washington Post article from The Tech on Alex Haley offers a personal glimpse into Haley's life as a writer and how his writing connected him to his family.

The Official Nobel Prize website offers press releases, an autobiography, a biography, Mann's acceptance speech and links.

This site from Giverny, Monet's home, has an extensive collection of 85 artworks, photographs of the garden, exhibit information, a biography, quotations, and books. Monet's autobiography was originally published in 1900 in a French...