Discover Your Favorite Author

Sit back, relax, and enjoy reading about some of our favorite authors and illustrators. Why does your favorite author enjoy writing for children? What books does your favorite author enjoy reading? To discover more about an author or illustrator, click on the links listed below!

 Avi   Find our how Avi got his name and about all of his wonderful books!
 T. A. Barron    T. A. Barron began to enjoy writing at a young age. While he was in grade school the published his own magazine.
 Judy Blume   Did you know that the character Fudge was written with her son Larry in mind? To learn more fun and interesting facts.
 Jan Brett   Explore the wonderful world of Jan Brett.
 Nancy Carlson   Learn about one of our favorite Minnesota authors.
 Beverly Cleary   Meet the author that brought us the lovable character named Ramona.
 Sharon Creech   Many of Sharon's books were written using events that happened in her own life. Find out more by connecting to her website.
 Tomie dePaola   Tomie has begun writing about his childhood. Check out these great new titles!
 Jean Craighead George   Why does Jean love to write about nature? Click here to find out.
 Dan Gutman    If you love sports, click here to learn about an author who loves to write about all different kinds of sports!
 Brian Jacques   Click here to learn more about the very popular series Redwall.
 Robert Munsch   Read more about the author that has brought us funny books like Thomas' Snowsuit.
 Katherine Paterson   Learn how Katherine went from wanting to be a movie star, to a missionary, to becoming an author.
 Dave Pilkey   Dav Pilkey wrote the Captain Underpants books using stories he made up while in grade school. To learn more about this funny author, click here.
 Patricia Polacco   Did you know that Patricia Polacco didn't begin writing her book until she was in her forties. To learn more, click on her name.
 Peggy Rathmann   Find out more about this award winning author.
 Lemony Snicket    If you enjoyed reading the Series of Unfortunate Events books, you will love this website!
 Dr. Seuss   Seussentennial Celebration Link!
 Rosemary Wells   Click here to find out why most of her characters are animals rather than people.
 Audrey Wood   Welcome to the magical world of Audrey Wood.
 Jane Yolen   Everything you ever wanted to know about Jane Yolen and her books.