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.

The Salt Lake Tribune — Outdoor titles a new frontier in book awards
This article reports on a book award that I had never heard of, the Pocatello National Outdoor Book Awards.
“In 2003, Jam & Jelly by Holly & Nellie, written by Gloria Whelan and illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, took the prize for the children’s book category.”
“Jam & Jelly is a journey though the northern woods as a mother and daughter pick various berries through the seasons.”

She Speaks 3-Year-Old
The New York Times has a 4 page article on Anne Wood, the creator of the Teletubbies, and her new series Boohbah coming to the US this month. Sounds like another series that will have our smallest patrons clamoring for videos.