Sarah Ellis

Ellis discusses not just her own books but also writing tips for young writers. Audio clips. http://www.cbc4kids.ca/general/words/author-of-the-month/Ellis_Sarah/default.html 

Ralph Fletcher

Fletcher is a poet and author whose books include Room Enough for Love, A Writer's Notebook, Flying Solo and Twilight Comes Twice. http://www.mtabrook.k12.al.us/wf98/rfletcher.htm

http://www.wb39.com/events/bookfair/ada.htm

Fox is a well-known Australian author and teacher of children's literature. Her numerous books include Boo to a Goose, Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Straight Line Wonder, Whoever You Are, and Time For Bed. http://www.memfox.net/intro.html

*Jean Craighead George

The official site of Jean Craighead George, author of fiction and nonfiction related to the wonders of nature, is beautifully constructed and includes a question and answer section (with illustrations by Jean Craighead George), some cool multimedia excerpts, a suggested process for writing your own stories, and information about her current projects. http://www.jeancraigheadgeorge.com/

Random House has an in depth webpage for Patricia Reilly Giff which includes an excellent teacher's guide for Lily's Crossing, a realaudio message from the author, a prereading activity, thematic and interdisciplinary connections, and related books. http://www.randomhouse.com/teachers/authors/giff.html

Jan Spivey Gilchrist

 

Gilchrist is the illustrator of Angels, For the Love of the Game, Nathaniel Talking, Night on Neighborhood Street, and Lemonade Sun among many others. She is also author and illustrator of Indigo and Moonlight. http://www.megsinet,net/~stallion/page1.htm

 

Eloise Greenfield

 

Greenfield is a recipient of the NCTE Poetry Award and author of William and the Good Old Days, For the Love of the Game, Honey I Love, Africa Dreams and Me and Nessie. http://wildes.home.mindspring.com/Once.Upon.A.Lap/int/greenfield,eloise.html

Gutman's site includes information about him and his books including excerpts and chapters of books he is working on as well as a book that has never been published and rejection letters, tips for kids writing nonfiction and fiction, and more. http://www.dangutman.com/

*Virginia Hamilton

Hamilton author of over thirty books for children including MC Higgins the Great, and Zeely has a website full of information about her life and her books. The Virginia Hamilton Conference, which explores children's literature in light of cultural awareness, cultural pride, and the issues surrounding the concept of culture is also highlighted on this website. There are also plenty of surprizes including numerous frog jokes, and a wonderful presentation of Hamilton's recent visit to South Africa. http://www.virginiahamilton.com/

http://www.putnam.com/putnam/authors/ruth_heller/author.html

Hillenbrand, the illustrator and author of over twenty picturebooks, has created a detailed and extremely useful website. In addition to the biographical and information about his books Will has included a gallery of his work, teacher tips, and some wonderful downloadable material to help children (and adults) understand what goes into illustrating a children's book. The booklet "Starting from Sketch: Inside the Picturebook with Will Hillenbrand" is a wonderful hands-on approach to teaching children about artistic process. http://www.willhillenbrand.com/

Hobbs is the author of many adventure novels including Bearstone, Beardance, Downriver, Far North, Kokopelli's Flute, Ghost Canoe, and River Thunder. http://www.willhobbsauthor.com

*Kimberly Willis Holt

Holt, the author of My Louisiana Sky (the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for fiction), and Zachary Beaver Came to Town (National Book Award for Young People's Literature) has created an aesthetically pleasing site which includes writing tips, biographical information, teacher's guides to her books, and the information about the inspiration for each of her novels. http://www.kimberlywillisholt.com/

Biography. http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/FairviewES/reading/howe.htm