This site describes several ideas and activities to use with picture books and intermediate/middle school age students. Specific title to use are also given.

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

This site provides a review of the book "The Castle in the Attic" by Elizabeth Winthrop. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.

What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.

A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Children in the Wood, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of The Children's Nonsense Book, a book of stories and poems for children.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Lost Children, and Other Stories by Timothy Shay Arthur, a book of stories for children.

A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of Anna Ross, a Story for Children by Grace Kennedy, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of A Hundred Short Tales for Children by Christoph von Schmid, a book of short stories for children.

This site on the book "Dandelions" by Eve Bunting, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.

A list of myths and truths about writing elementary or children's literature. Very helpful and informational for any student or adult looking to begin writing children's literature.

This site on the book "Araminta's Paint Box" by Karen Ackerman, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.

This site on the book "Jumanji" by Chris Van Allsburg, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.

This site provides a review of the book "The Napping House" by Don and Audrey Wood. It also features ideas for activities and a list of related books.

What do you know about the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber for Secrets," by J.K. Rowling? This site has a helpful literature guide.

Check out this literature guide for the book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," by J.K. Rowling. In addition to a very brief overview of the book, there are questions to think about, several activities, and a song. All help...

This site features a literature guide for the book "Missing May," by Cynthia Rylant.

An excellent resource for anyone looking to write in the literary genre of mystery, especially for children. Includes helpful information and tips for writers on topics such as publishing and content.

Check out this informative site about "A Long Way From Chicago" by Richard Peck and learn about small-town life during the Depression in seven short stories for the years 1929 through 1942.

This is a good site for teachers. Find a review of Jerry Spinelli's "Maniac Magee" as well as lesson plans and activities for the book.

This site is a review of one of Phyllis Naylor's more well known books, "Shiloh."

What do you know about the characters and setting of "Lyddie," by Carol Hurst? Gain insight into the characters through the discussion questions found a this site.

This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each

An artist's representative presents basic steps and tips to selling or publishing your artwork as illustrations for books. Written primarily for children's literature, but may also apply to other genres as well.