Telegraph | News | Joan Aiken
Joan Aiken has died at age 79. I absolutely adored The Wolves of Willoughby Chase when I was a kid and read it at least five times, maybe many more. Her creepy settings and brave children were captivating.

Diane Stanley – Books for Children
Homepage for this author of nonfiction for children with sections on her books, her life and school visits.

Gloria Skurzynski
Biographical information, awards and publications from this author of children’s books.

Welcome to Tomie.com
Looks like the old link I had to a Tomie dePaola site has stopped, so here is the link to his official site. It is entirely done in his distinctive style with resources, book information and a section on being an artist.

Seymour Simon: Award-Winning Children’s Science Author
Homepage for this amazing author of children’s science books that range from space to spiders.

The Neal Shusterman Web Site
Official site for the award-winning author of books for older children and teens, including the marvelous Eyes of Kid Midas.

Robert D. San Souci’s Home Page
Official site for this prolific illustrator of children’s picture books.

Wisconsin State Journal: These tales for young readers are perfect for winter
Librarians from the CCBC recommend several books that capture the beauty of the coldest season.

The Seattle Times: Gay references touchy in children’s literature
Sigh. Yes, I understand that picture books with central gay themes are often questioned. But a book set in San Francisco where some of the neighbors are gay? Come on! And then the veteran school librarian just gives in without a fight? Sigh.