Authors
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 sucker for picture books, early readers, chapter books, etc. I even got my masters in writing books for children and teenagers. But there’s one problem with me… 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 Dickens influenced the celebration of Christmas 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 in 2014 at the age of 86, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010 by President Barack Obama. 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
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 like Aesop, Astrid Lindgren, Castilla Gingrich, Charles Perrault and Dav Pikey. 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 eccentric detectives, clever clues, and simplified suspects have stumped countless readers over the last century. So, how did she craft these perfect crimes? Jamie Bernthal dissects the… 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 series of books, which began with the 1997 tale Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. learn more
Jack London Online Collection
Throughout Jack London's relatively short lifetime he wrestled with the environment in extreme climates. learn more
Jane Austen Lesson Plans & Worksheets
Read the novels, poetry, and other literary works of acclaimed female authors like Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson. No matter what grade level or subject area you teach, Lesson Planet has just the resources you need this Women’s History Month. 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, only now she writes her stories down on paper. 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 all the apt remarks you can imagine. 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 for his travel narratives Quirk, Thomas V.. "Mark Twain". Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Apr. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mark-Twain. Accessed 23 June 2023. 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 can help. We bring the best research-based strategies to teachers, parents, administrators, librarians, childcare providers, and anyone else involved in helping a young child become a strong,… 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 children, using his books to celebrate Poetry Month, or planning a Shelebration event at your home, school, or library, we have the resources you need to engage… learn more
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 the life and works of authors and participate in the activities available on the websites. Share these resources with your students, families, and colleagues. Remember, our "In… 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 Ramona, Ramona the Pest, Ramona the Brave, Ramona and Her Father, Ramona and Her Mother, Ramona Quimby, Age 8, Ramona Forever, and Ramona's World. 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 students. 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 can order directly from Amazon.com! 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 to Beverly Cleary, her books have won more than thirty-five statewide awards based on the votes of her young readers. Her characters, including Henry Huggins, Beezus and… 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 their new nation to aid the general’s cause. But this ode to liberty wasn’t written by some aloof aristocratic admirer. Its author was a young enslaved Black… learn more