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Awesome Authors@ Central Middle School

Meet an Author
Unless otherwise noted, these are the official web sites of your favorite authors. Most sites include a biography, summary of books published, works in progress, and other interesting facts. You might sample a chapter of a new book or see family photos of your favorite author.

• David Almond (Printz Award winner)
  http://www.davidalmond.com
  

• Laurie Halse Anderson
  http://www.writerlady.com/
  

• David A. Adler (biographies, mysteries, Holocaust)
  http://www.davidaadler.com/index.htm
  

• Avi (Newbery author, mystery writer, historical fiction, fantasy)
  http://www.avi-writer.com/

• Lynne Reid Banks
  http://www.lynnereidbanks.com/

• Clive Barker (Arabat fantasy series)
  This popular book will soon be made into a movie. 
  http://www.thebooksofabarat.com/content4/xbarat99.html

• T. A. Barron (fantasy writer)
  You will need Real Audio plug-in to listen to a radio interview.
  It is also available in text format.
  http://www.tabarron.com/

• Joan Bauer (Christopher award winner, fiction)
  http://www.joanbauer.com/

• Marion Dane Bauer (On My Honor)
  http://www.mariondanebauer.com/

• Cherie Bennett
  http://www.cheriebennett.com/

• Tom Birdseye (fiction)
  Stories behind the books, reviews, author information.
  http://www.tombirdseye.com

• Judy Blume (fiction)
  http://www.judyblume.com/

• Joseph Bruchac (Native American storyteller/author)
  http://www.josephbruchac.com/

• Betsy Byars (Newbery author, realistic fiction, mysteries)
  http://www.betsybyars.com/

• Meg Cabot (Princess Diaries)
  http://www.megcabot.com/

• Orson Scott Card
  Ask the author a question about writing, interviews with the author, and student papers about his writings are archived on this site.
  http://www.hatrack.com/

• Judith Caseley (fiction)
  To listen to the author's greeting, install winapp plug-in.
  http://www.judithcaseley.com/

• Gennifer Choldenko
  http://www.choldenko.com/

• Andrew Clements (fiction)
  http://www.frindle.com/

• Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl, fantasy)
  http://www.eoincolfer.com/

• Audrey Couloumbis (fiction)
  http://www.audreycouloumbis.com/

• Bruce Coville (fantasy)
  Submit fan art, listen to excerpts from his audiobooks, or sign the guest book.
  http://www.brucecoville.com/

• Sharon Creech
  Listen to an excerpt from her latest books.
  http://www.sharoncreech.com/

• Chris Crutcher
  The author addresses censorship issues. Read an excerpt from his soon-to-be-published autobiography.
  http://www.aboutcrutcher.com/

• Carl Deuker (sports fiction)
  http://members.authorsguild.net/carldeuker/

• Kate DiCamillo (Newbery author)
  http://www.katedicamillo.com/

• Sharon Draper (realistic fiction)
  http://sharondraper.com
  

• Lois Duncan (fiction, suspense novels)
  Teacher guides are also available at this site.
  http://loisduncan.arquettes.com/

• Sylvia Engdahl (fantasy)
  Includes online interviews and advice to aspiring authors.
  http://www.sylviaengdahl.com/

• Neil Gaiman (2009 Newbery winner)
  Includes a full video reading of his Newbery book, The Graveyard Book.
  http://www.mousecircus.com/

• Jack Gantos (humorous fiction, autobiography)
  http://www.jackgantos.com/

• Jean Craighead George (Newbery author, fiction, science)
  Includes audio, short movie clips, and photos of the author.
  Win amp, Quicktime, and Real audio plug-ins required
  http://www.jeancraigheadgeorge.com/

• Kristiana Gregory (Royal Diaries)
  http://www.kgregorybooks.com/

• Nikki Grimes (poet)
  http://www.nikkigrimes.com/

• Dan Gutman
  Includes excerpts from publisher rejection letters , and a sample from his latest book.
  http://www.dangutman.com

• Virginia Hamilton (Newbery author, Edgar Poe mystery award winner, historical fiction, folktales)
  Includes a photo/film gallery of her tours/road trips
  http://www.virginiahamilton.com/home.htm

• Joyce Hansen (historic fiction, biography)
  http://www.joycehansen.com/

• Lisi Harrison (The Clique series)
  http://www.lisiharrison.net/

• Daniel Hayes (The Trouble with Lemons)
  http://www.danielhayes.com/

• Kevin Henkes (Newbery author)
  http://www.kevinhenkes.com/

• S.E. Hinton (fiction)
  http://www.sehinton.com/

• Will Hobbs (outdoor adventure stories)
  View photos of the author's adventure trips.
  http://www.willhobbsauthor.com/

• Jennifer Holm
  http://www.jenniferholm.com/

• Kimberly Willis Holt (fiction)
  The author explains the inspirations for writing her books. She also includes writing tips for aspiring authors. There are downloadable bookmarks based on her award-winning books.
  http://www.kimberlyholt.com/books.html

• Anthony Horowitz (Alex Rider series)
  http://www.anthonyhorowitz.com/alexrider/

• Dean Hughes (historical fiction)
  http://www.deanhughes.net/

• Erin Hunter (fantasy)
  http://www.warriorcats.com/content.html

• Brian Jacques (fantasy)
  http://www.redwall.org/dave/biography.html

• Ji-Li Jiang
  http://www.jilijiang.com/red-scarf-girl/
  The author of The Red Scarf Girl speaks about her experiences growing up in China.

• Diana Wynne Jones (fantasy)
  http://www.dianawynnejones.com/dwjflash.htm

• Peg Kehret (realistic fiction)
  Includes photographs, booklists, a short biography, and new titles.
  http://www.pegkehret.com/

• Liz Kessler (fantasy)
  Great site, quizzes and secret info.
  http://www.lizkessler.co.uk/

• Patrice Kindl (fantasy)
  http://www.patricekindl.com/

• Kathe Koja (realistic fiction)
  http://www.kathekoja.com/

• Gordon Korman (humor, realistic fiction)
  http://gordonkorman.com/

• Jane Kurtz (historic fiction, Africa stories)
  http://www.janekurtz.com/index.html

• Kathryn Lasky (fantasy, historical fiction)
  http://www.kathrynlasky.com/

• Ian Lawrence (realistic fiction)
  http://www.randomhouse.com/features/iainlawrence/

• Sonia Levitin (award-winner author of mysteries, adventure, historical fiction, world cultures)
  Visit the Family Photo Album or read the interview "How and Why I Write."
  http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~slevitin/

• Robert Lipsyte (sports fiction)
  http://robertlipsyte.com/index.htm

• Janet Taylor Lisle (Newbery Award-winner, fiction)
  The author invites you to write reviews of her books. Read a list of books written by this author.
  http://www.janettaylorlisle.com/index2.htm

• Cynthia Lord (Newbery Award winner, fiction)
  http://www.cynthialord.com/index.htm

• Lois Lowry (Newbery author, historical fiction, fiction)
  Read speeches that the author has given throughout the country.
  http://www.loislowry.com/

• David Lubar 
  http://www.davidlubar.com/

• Mike Lupica (sports fiction)
  http://www.mikelupicabooks.com/

• Anne McCaffrey (fantasy)
  http://www.annemccaffrey.org/

• Lurene McDaniel
  http://www.eclectics.com/lurlenemcdaniel/

• Robin McKinley (fantasy writer)
  Preview and read excerpts from her books. Read interviews with the author of Spindle's End.
  http://www.robinmckinley.com/

• Carolyn Meyer (historical fiction)
  http://www.readcarolyn.com/

• Stephanie Meyer (Twilight series)
  http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/index.html

• Ben Mikaelsen
  Learn about Ben's pet black bear, Buffy. 
  http://www.benmikaelsen.com/

• Beverley Naidoo
  The author invites you to read her novels set in Africa and England.
  http://www.beverleynaidoo.com/index2.html

• Donna Jo Napoli (historical fiction)
  http://www.donnajonapoli.com/

• Garth Nix (fantasy)
  http://members.ozemail.com.au/~garthnix/index.html (personal website) See also http://www.abhorsentrilogy.com/abhorsen.html

• Kenneth Oppel (fantasy)
  http://www.kennethoppel.ca/home.htm

• Mary Pope Osborne (Magic Tree House series)
  Contains a newsletter with family photos. Learn about her latest books.
  http://www.marypopeosborne.com

• Linda Sue Park (Newbery author)
  Learn what the latest Newbery winner reads. Look at photos of the author dressed in traditional Korean attire.
  http://www.lindasuepark.com/

• Christopher Paolini (Eragon fantasy)
  This new author was 15 when he wrote Book 1 of his Trilogy.
  http://www.randomhouse.com/teens/eragon/

• Katherine Paterson (Newbery author, historical fiction)
  http://www.terabithia.com/

• Gary Paulsen
  http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen/

• Shelley Pearsall
  http://www.shelleypearsall.com/

• Rodman Philbrick
  http://www.rodmanphilbrick.com/

• Tamora Pierce (fantasy writer)
  Learn about upcoming books and author appearances. Read summaries of all of her books.
  http://www.tamora-pierce.com/

• Philip Pullman (Dark Materials Trilogy)
  http://www.philip-pullman.com/

• Marsha Qualey
  http://www.marshaqualey.com/

• Jonathan Rand (American Chillers, Michigan Chillers)
  Read sample chapters, look at the author's Michigan schedule of appearances.
  http://www.americanchillers.com/

• John Ritter (baseball novelist)
  http://www.johnhritter.com/

• J.K. Rowlings (Harry Potter)
  http://www.jkrowling.com/

• Pam Ryan (fiction, historical fiction)
  http://www.pammunozryan.com/
  Ryan offers advice to aspiring writers, provides books reviews, and shares recommended web sites.

• Louis Sachar (author of Holes)
  http://www.louissachar.com
  Learn more about the author of Holes and his other great books.

• Lisa Ann Sandell (historical fiction)
  http://www.lisaannsandell.com/

• Peggy Deitz Shea (multicultural fiction)
  http://www.pegideitzshea.com/home.html
  Learn more about the author of Tangled Threads.

• Neal Shusterman 
  http://www.storyman.com/
  Science fiction and fantasy writer. Sample some of his books by reading excerpts.

• Gloria Skurzynski (Virtual War series, National Park mysteries)
  http://gloriabooks.com/

• Cynthia Leitch Smith (Rain is not My Indian Name)
  Reader's guide, interviews, "what's new" section, and much, much more.
  http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/

• Roland Smith (realistic fiction)
  http://www.rolandsmith.com/index.php?page=home

• Lemony Snicket
  Activities and games related to the books. Hear a cheerless song about the villain Count Olaf.
  http://www.lemonysnicket.com/

• Zilpha Keatley Snyder
  Includes excerpts from four of her books.
  http://www.zksnyder.com/

• Jordan Sonnenblick (realistic fiction)
  http://www.jordansonnenblick.com/

• Gary Soto
  http://www.garysoto.com/

• Jerry Spinelli (author of Stargirl and Milkweed)
  http://www.randomhouse.com/features/jerryspinelli/

• Diane Stanley (biographies)
  http://www.dianestanley.com/

• Suzanne Fisher Staples (Middle East fiction)
  This page is under development. Check back frequently.
  http://www.suzannefisherstaples.com/

• Todd Strasser
  http://www.toddstrasser.com/home.html

• Megan Whalen Turner (Newbery Honor winner, adventure fiction)
  http://home.att.net/~mwturner/

• Vivian Vande Velde (fantasy)
  http://vivianvandevelde.com/

• Denise Vega (check out this new author)
  Book title: Click Here to Find out How I Survived Seventh Grade
  http://www.denisevega.com/home.html

• Nancy Werlin (Edgar mystery winner, suspense novels)
  http://www.nancywerlin.com/

• Scott Westerfield (sci fi)
  http://scottwesterfeld.com/

• Gloria Whelan (Homeless Bird)
  http://gloriawhelan.com/

• Ellen Wittlinger (realistic fiction)
  Everything you wanted to know about the author.
  http://www.ellenwittlinger.com/

• Jacqueline Woodson (Newbery Honor Award, Coretta Scott King Award winner)
  http://jacquelinewoodson.com/

• Jane Yolen (Caldecott, Nebula (Fantasy) award-winning author, fantasy, poetry, fiction)
  http://www.janeyolen.com/

• Author Chats
  Classroom Connect sponsors live chats with young adult authors. Click on Archives to view scripts from previous chats. There are also writing tips for preparing chat questions.
  http://www.authorchats.com/ac/

• Author Illustrator Links
  The Children's Book Council (CBC)
  "The CBC provides links to authors and illustrators of children's books who are published by its member publishers and whose Web pages showcase these books."
  http://www.cbcbooks.org/html/aboutauthors.html

• Meet the Author/Illustrator Archive
  The Children's Book Council (CBC)
  Each month, the CBC profiles an author or illustrator. The previous months are archived for your reading pleasure.
  http://www.cbcbooks.org/html/archives.html

• Scholastic Online Guest Author Calendar
  Scholastic sponsors live chats with young adult authors. Biographical information is also available.
  http://www2.scholastic.com/teachers/authorsandbooks/authorstudies/authorstudies.jhtml

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