Authors
TeachersFirst's Author's Websites
Introduce your students to some of their favorite authors (and some new ones). Learn and explore information about a variety of authors. Engage your students in learning about… learn more
Judy Blume
Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, New Jersey making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places doing the same thing,… learn more
Louisa May Alcott Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
In this nonfiction printable, students read a short biography on Louisa May Alcott and answer reading comprehension questions. learn more
TeacherVision: The Grapes of Wrath Reading Guide by John Steinbeck
Find questions, exercises, and assignments designed to guide students' reading of Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath while promoting discussion, research, and writing. The questions, exercises, and assignments on these… learn more
TeacherVision: Connory Row by John Steinbeck
Discover brief discussion techniques of plot, character development and theme employed by Steinbeck in his brief novella, Cannery Row. This guide is designed to assist teachers in moving students… learn more
Reading Rockets: 100 Children’s Authors and Illustrators Everyone Should Know
Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults… learn more
J.K. Rowling Timeline Activity
Your pupils will enjoy challenging themselves with this printable timeline activity about important events in J.K. Rowling's life. Joanne K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter… learn more
Caged Bird Legacy: Maya Angelou
Angelou, an American author, poet and civil rights activist, rose to prominence with the publication of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” in 1969. Angelou, who died… learn more
The World of Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary’s books have earned her many prestigious awards. In honor of her achievements, she’s been named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress. Of most importance… learn more
Mark Twain: Biography & Facts
Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, (born November 30, 1835, Florida, Missouri, U.S.—died April 21, 1910, Redding, Connecticut), American humorist, journalist, lecturer, and novelist who acquired international fame… learn more
TeacherVision: Lesson Plans About Authors
With the help of certified and current classroom teachers, TeacherVision creates and vets classroom resources that are accurate, timely, and reflect what teachers need to best support their… learn more
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature
Carol Hurst's site, in addition to book reviews, integrates books with themes, including math and science, and provides links for professional development. learn more
TeacherVision: A Teaching Guide for Beverly Cleary's Ramona Books
Find great suggestions for using Beverly Cleary's Ramona books in your classroom. This teacher's guide includes an interview with the author, book descriptions and extension activities for Beezus and… learn more
The Teacher's Corner: Jack Prelutsky
Author Study of Jack Prelutsky You will find various Lesson Plans on the top portion of this page. Further down, you will find Web Sites. We have a page of Books that you… learn more
A Christmas Carol in Prose
The Charles Dickens Page. Bringing the genius of Charles Dickens to a new generation of readers since 1997. A ton of information on Charles Dickens. Learn how Charles… learn more
Jack London Online Collection
Throughout Jack London's relatively short lifetime he wrestled with the environment in extreme climates. learn more
Famous Children Authors
Know about famous children’s authors who have captivated the imagination of millions of kids through their novels, poetry, and stories. This list of famous children’s authors contains names… learn more
Why did Phillis Wheatley Disappear
TED Talk In 1775, General George Washington received a poem from one of colonial America’s most famous writers. Its verses praised the burgeoning revolution, invoking the goddess of… learn more
How to write like the best-selling author of all time
With almost 100 mystery novels, each one a cleverly constructed puzzle box of clues, misdirection, and human drama, Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. Her… learn more
20 of the Very Best Children's Authors
I love children’s books. Maybe it’s because I’m a teacher now. Or maybe it’s because I didn’t learn to read until age ten. But I am a huge… learn more
Mark Twain Quotes
Mark Twain wrestled with cultural environments in the US and abroad. The site of his biography includes historical links, too. And refer to the Twain Quotes site for… learn more
Shel Silverstein
A Guide to the World of Shel Silverstein for parents, educators, librarians – create a Shelebration moment with young readers. Whether you’re reading Shel Silverstein’s poems with your… learn more