Slate has a very cool article: Who Is Jacqueline Wilson? – And should Americans read her?. Wilson is an incredible success in Britain, topping the bestseller list, shortlisted for many children’s book awards, and immensely popular with her target demographic preteen and teenage girls. But in the U.S., she is not nearly as popular.
As for me, this article has inspired me to seek out a book by Wilson and give her a try. I’ll just add it onto my ever-growing to-be-read list.

Susan Campbell Bartoletti, author of picture books, fiction for middle graders, and nonfiction, has a website with information on her, her books, and author visits. Bartoletti is getting numerous starred reviews on her latest nonfiction work, Hitler Youth. Definitely one on my list that should be on everyone’s.

Sharon Creech has a vibrant website filled with photos, biographical information, her books, and a special section on using her work in a classroom. Creech also has a new book out, Replay, which is on my to-read list.