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Are
you curious about your favorite
children's book authors and illustrators?
Do you wonder where they get
their great ideas?
Have you been thinking of
becoming a children's book creator yourself?
Here are some
sites that will provide information and inspiration.
- Wisconsin
Authors
Authors and illustrators are listed who have ties to Wisconsin - having
been born and raised, lived in, or are currently living in Wisconsin.
There are links to the individual's Web Site if one exists, and to their
body of work available at the library through the CountyCat online catalog.
- Children's
Book Council
Information about children's books, book publishing, and author and illustrators
is available at this site from the Children's Book Council, an organization "dedicated
to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children's books."
- ChildrensLit
- Meet the Authors and Illustrators
Children's Literature reviewers read and critically review more than
3,000 books annually. Their mission is to help teachers, librarians,
childcare providers and parents make appropriate literary choices for
children. This list contains hundreds of author or illustrator Web Sites.
- Children's
Literature Web Guide
The director of Doucette Library Teaching Resources, DK Brown, has gathered
together and categorized the growing number of Internet resources related
to books for Children and Young Adults. The site includes author and
illustrator sites, book award lists and many other resources for parents
and teachers.
- ISLMC
- Internet School Library Media Center
The ISLMC is a meta-site designed to foster easy access to curriculum
related sites for teachers, school librarians, parents and students.
Authors birthday calendar, author/illustrator appearances, name
pronunciation guide, and many student related activities.
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