Author and Illustrator Information

Researching your favorite authors and illustrators offers you insights into how and why they chose their careers. You may also find out how they get ideas for their stories and pictures. Start by browsing through these sites and then explore more on your own.

ALA Resources for Parents, Teens, and Kids
The American Library Association (ALA) sponsors this web site that links you to book lists and other web links.

Author Corner
This site features information on many favorite teen authors.

Encyclopedia Americana (Grolier Online)
Find out about authors and illustrators by reading biographical articles in a general encyclopedia.

Literature Resource Center (Gale)
Provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline.

Renaissance (SIRS)
This site has a wealth of information on arts and humanities topics. Visit it often to keep up-to-date on important people and events in literary and arts careers.

What's in Voice of Youth Advocates?
The Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) features lists of books carefully chosen for teen readers. Check out this informative site.