Author Biographies

Reading about authors and illustrators is fun and interesting. Research your favorite authors on these sites.

Ask the Author
Learn about some of your favorite authors, plus read their answers to questions that kids like you asked.

Authors and Illustrators on the Web
The web sites listed include authors' personal web sites and web sites maintained by fans, scholars, and readers.

Discoverer (SIRS)
A "Notable People" search will lead to short magazine articles about children's authors.

Grolier Online
Find out about authors and illustrators by reading biographical articles in general encyclopedias.

Student Resource Center - Junior (Gale)
A "Person Search" will help find information about famous authors and illustrators.