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Bethany Roberts' Directory of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators |
Alphabetical directory of children's book authors and illustrators on the web |
Writing for Children Workshop: Children's Book Authors and Illustrators on the Web
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AUTHORS! AUTHORS! |
Bethany Roberts' Directory of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators |
Alphabetical directory of children's book authors and illustrators on the web |
| Bethany Roberts' Home Page | ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators on the Web (N) signifies Newbery Medal winners (C) signifies Caldecott Medal winners |
| Childrens Writing | |
| Writers' Bookshop | Children's Book Authors and Illustrators, G - L |
| Writer Tips | Children's Book Authors and Illustrators, M - Q |
| Writer Quotes | Children's Book Authors and Illustrators, R - V |
| Writer FAQ | Children's Book Authors and Illustrators, W - Z |
| Writer Resources |
list of Caldecott Medal Winners (including Honor Winners)
1938- present list of Newbery Medal Winners (including Honor Winners) 1922- present |
Children's Book Authors |
| Learn tips, writing techniques, and the nuts and bolts of the children's book world from those who are doing it- children's book authors and illustrators who are willing to share. |
| Anna Grossman Hines- "Questions and Answers-Here's All I Know About How to Get Published" Brenda Shannon Yee- "Tips for Writers" and "Articles"- including writer's block and revision Cynthia Leitich Smith's Children's Literature Resources- "Writing for Children" and "Writer Resources" Darcy Pattison- "Writers"- lots of articles on writing. Freeware tracking tool. Links to Sandbaggers website with an information-packed article, "The Internet Is Super for Writers" and more Dawn Lesley Stewart- "Writing Articles and Resources"-on critique groups, character names, picture books, poetry, rewriting Dianne Ochiltree- "Writing Tips"-on rejections, critique groups, "Ten Steps to a Better Body (of Work), more Ellen Jackson- For Writers:"10 Steps to Getting Published"; rejection letters Gail Radley- "Tips for Writers"- believing in yourself, generating ideas Hans Wilhelm- "How to Become a Children's Book Author"-tips Jane Yolen- "For Writers"- FAQs, "Child of Fairie," and thoughts on writing with joy, serendipity, and more! Janet McNaughton- lots of good Canadian references here on writing for children Joan Marie Verba- "The Three Great Myths of Writing" and "Computer Manuscript Formatting" Joanne Rocklin- "Anti-Block Blog" Judy Blume- "On Writing- Judy's Tips"- from her trusty notebook to writing from the inside, Judy shares tips on what has worked for her. Karleen Bradford- "Writers Help" Linda Sue Park- "On Writing"- includes helpful advise on discipline, novel structure, and more Marilyn Singer- excellent FAQ about writing for children, "What Is a Short Story"- great quotes from many voices, plus author interviews, more. Maryann Weidt- "Writing Tips" and "Questions and Answers" Mem Fox- "Quick Reference Guide For Writers of Children's Books"- picture books thoughts and tips on writing for children Nancy Werlin- "About Writing"- the subconscious and the writing process Pat Marcello- "Write On!"- lots here from an Institute of Children's Literature instructor Peggy King- "Tips and Lessons" Rachel Ann Nunes- "For Aspiring Writers"- plot, characters, dialog, writer's block, time management, more Randall Beth Platt- "Tips and Tricks"-"Perspiration" and "Inspiration" from a YA author Rick Walton- "Help for Writers"- "Questions and Answers" and "How to Critique and Be Critiqued," and more Sid Fleischman- "9 Dazzling Tips for Writers" Suzanne Williams- "My Favorite Writing Tips"- includes suggestions for free-writing Tammy Yee- "So You Want to Write a Children's Book?" |
Children's Book Author Web Sites with Tips for Young Writers- children's book authors share tips with young, aspiring authors |
| Jean Craighead George- "prods for writing a story" Kristine O'Connell George- For Students: "Tips for Young Poets," submit a poem Donna Guthrie- "For Young Writers"- tips and links Bruce Hale- "For Kids: How to Write a Story" Patricia Hubbell- "Poetry Writing Hints for Kids, Teachers, Anybody" Janet McNaughton- "A Guide for Young Writers" Dian Curtis Regan- "For Young Writers" Meadowbrook Press- Bruce Lansky, Kenn Nesbitt, Linda Knaus, Robert Scotellaro, and Eileen Spinelli share poetry writing tips. Scholastic- Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky, Karla Kuskin, and Jean Marzolla |
Children's Book Authors and Illustrators: |
| America Writes for Kids-children's book authors listed both alphabetically and by state Children's Books- author homepages, educator/resource pages, and fan sites- new sites highlighted Children's Literature Web Guide- "Authors on the Web" Cynthia Leitich Smith's Children's Literature Resources- websites, interviews, tributes of children's book authors Fairrosa Cyber Library- children's authors and illustrators- information and links Index to Internet Sites: "Children's and Young Adult Authors and Illustrators"- includes name pronunciation guide of children's book authors and illustrators Learning About the Author and Illustrator Pages- Kay E. Vandergrift- 600+ links of children's authors and illustrators Nassau Library Book Connection- well-maintained, short list of children's authors and illustrators Yahoo! Children's Authors- comprehensive list of children's book authors |
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