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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