America Writes for Kids is a site that categorizes children’s authors by the state they live in. This would be very handy for people looking to book an author for a visit.
Month: May 2005
Debbi Michiko Florence
Debbi Michiko Florence’s Library – Children’s Fiction is a great site filled with things for those interested in children’s lit. From interviews with award-winning authors, to book reviews, this site offers just what many people are looking for: quality content.
Purple Pyjamas
Purple Pyjamas is an advice and humor site for girls. It offers information on dating, health, and sex and has other sections on creativity, entertainment, fun, humor, life and opinion. The site also has forums and a chat room, and claims to have new content every day.
Trailer for Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire now offers an online trailer for the upcoming movie! Enough to get any Harry Potter fan looking forward to November.
G Brian Karas
G Brian Karas has a great website all about his picture book art. Make sure you check out the Other Stuff category to see updates on his new projects.
D. L. Garfinkle
D. L. Garfinkle, the author of the new book Storky, which just received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. The site offers news, links, her favorite books, and a blog.
Pop-Up Book History
UNT Libraries: Pop-up and Movable Books: A Tour Through Their History is a great site covering the history of pop-up books from the nineteenth century to the present. The best of the site is when the graphics actually demonstrate the movement within the oldest books. Wonderful.
Linda Sue Park
Linda Sue Park has an official website that offers biographical information, a collection of recommended links, a writing section, and a blog on what she is reading.
Adria's Book Nook
Adria’s Book Nook is a blog done by Adria, a bok-loving teen. The blog is so that her her younger sister, Louisa, will know what to read. Adria reviews picture books up through young adult titles.
Waking Brain Cells 