Links

Author Interviews, Writing, Publishing

America Writes For Kids - from the education department of Drury University in Springfield, MO. Author and other children's literature links, book recommendations, reading events, etc.

The Author Corner - a site for librarians and for kids in grades 2-10. Book reviews, award information, author links, and more.

authors4teens.com - author interviews, bibliographies, scheduled appearances, etc. A wonderful site for teachers, librarians, and their institutions as well as for teens. Access is by subscription only, but a 30-day free trial is available.

Children's Book Council - nonprofit organization whose purpose is to encourage literacy and the enjoyment of children's books. Lots of news about books, authors, illustrators, publishing, educational programs, etc.

Children's Literature Resources - an award-winning site with tons of author, illustrator, book, and writing information.

Institute of Children's Literature - articles, tips, chats, interviews, plus information about their correspondence course in writing for children.

Just For Kids Who Love Books - lots of stuff about books for kids, plus book reviews and comments by kids for kids, plus author biographies and links.

Kerlan Collection - a site describing the collection at the University of Minnesota of 90,000-plus children's books, and manuscripts and illustrations for more than 10,000 children's books, plus other items related to children's literature.

The Manuscript Workshop - information about author-illustrator-teacher Barbara Seuling's excellent workshops in writing children's books and stories; the workshops are for adults.

The Purple Crayon - a goldmine of information about writing and publishing children's material from children's book editor Harold Underdown. Lots of links, lots of great information.

Rainbow Room - a blog offering a wealth of information for teachers and librarians who work with LGBTQ children and teens, including current events, information about new publications, reviews, interviews, and more.

Rainbow Rumpus - an online magazine for children growing up and gay and lesbian families; it features stories, reviews,news, games--lots of neat stuff!

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - information for people who write or illustrate or are otherwise involved with children's literature, with many author and illustrator links.

Teens Read Too - a website for teens, containing book reviews, author information, award lists, contests, and lots more.

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Information About Censorship

Office for Intellectual Freedom, American Library Association - the organization that sponsors Banned Books Week and keeps records of challenges and bannings to books in the nation's libraries.

National Coalition Against Censorship - this organization campaigns against censorship attempts of all kinds.

Kid Speak - is a site on which kids speak out about censorship, describe their experiences, and work to combat it.

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Author Links

Sue Alexander
Elaine Alphin
M.E. Kerr
Liza Ketchum
Jackie French Koller
Lesléa Newman
Randy Powell
Dian Curtis Regan
Marilyn Singer
Jane Yolen

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