Clare B. Dunkle, author of The Hollow Kingdom Trilogy, has an amazing homepage as atmospheric as her writing. It offers information on her, her books, what’s new, book signings, and writing.

Philip Ardagh has a wonderful homepage about him and his books. It also offers a forum where you can share your thoughts and a place to send an e-card. Ardagh is author of two series: The Eddie Dickens Trilogy and Unlikely Exploits.

The homepage of Kathi Appelt is lovely in lavendar. This author of the books for older children and picture books is best known for her books for younger children, including the Bubba and Beau series.

R.W. Alley is a children’s book illustrator whose website offers information on his new books plus has an online store. But the best part is of course the illustrations on the site that will have you looking for his books in libraries and bookstores. Lovely.

This article from Sci Fi Wire gives us a glimpse of one of my favorite authors of teen books, Scott Westerfeld. It speaks about why he writes for teens and why teens enjoy science fiction.

Author Sue Ellen Bridgers is an award winning children’s book author. Her website offers information on her book, biographical information, and a newsletter on her recent work.

Kate McMullan has a great fun-filled website with information on her, her work, and school visits. She is the author of some of my favorite read-alouds: I Stink and No, No Jo! both illustrated by her husband, Jim McMullan.

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.