Author Links


This is the fun website of author Jan Brett.  She wrote The Mitten, The Hat, 
and many other great books.
http://janbrett.com

Louis Sachar is the author of the Marvin Redpost books, as well as the 
Wayside School books.
http://louissachar.com

Tomie dePaolo wrote and illustrated the Strega Nona picture books.  He has 
recently written several chapter books for children that retell the story of 
his childhood.
http://tomie.com

Mary Pope Osborne is best known as the author of the Magic Tree House books.
http://marypopeosborne.com

Eric Carle has written many kid favorites, including The Very Hungry 
Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, and The Tiny Seed.
http://eric-carle.com

Mem Fox is the Australian born author and illustator whose books include, 
Hattie and the Fox and Koala Lou.
http://memfox.net

This is J.K. Rowlings webiste.
http://scholastic.com/harrypotter/index.htm

This is such a fun website.  Would you expect anything different from Dr. 
Seuss?
http://seussville.com

This is Marc Brown's and Arthur's website.
http://pbskids.org/arthur/

Here you will meet Mercer Mayer, who is the author of the Little Critter 
books.  We have My Trip to the Zoo and Just Me and My Dad in the Reading 
Room.
http://littlecritter.com/

This is a fabulous site for "KIDS WHO LOVE BOOKS".  There are opportunities 
to read book reviews from other kids, you can even write your own.  This 
site also has links to other author's websites.  Have Fun!!!
http://www.alanbrown.com

This is the official website for Junie B. Jones and Barbara Park.  In 
addition to Junie B. Ms. Parks has also written the popular books, 
Skinnybones and The Kid in the Red Jacket.
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb/

Click on this link to read all about Patricia Hermes.  She is the author of 
many exciting books such as Kevin Corbett Eats Flies,Westward To Home and Our 
Strange New Land.  Don't forget Patricia Hermes will be visiting West Road on 
February 18, 2004!!!!
http://www.authorsillustrators.com/hermes/hermes.htm

This is the website for the author of the Amber Brown books and Skinnybones.
http://www.scholastic.com/titles/paula/

This is a great website for sports fans.  Matt Christopher writes about many 
different sports, The Dog that Pitched a No Hitter, Dirt Bike Racer, and 
Soccer Halfback to name a few!
http://www.mattchristopher.com/

Jon Scieszka's website
http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~aec8484/biography.html

Click on this link to read all about Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.  She wrote 
Beetles Lightly Toasted, The Shiloh trilogy and many others.
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/mtai/naylor.html

Gary Paulsen writes books for those of you who love adventure and outdoors.  
He wrote the Tucket series and Brian's Saga along with many others.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen/

Kevin Henkes is Miss Tracey's absolute favorite children's book author of all 
time.  I think his website is delightful!  Be sure to read the interview with 
Kevin.  I love his descriptions of his favorite characters!
http://www.kevinhenkes.com/default.asp

Katie Kazoo is popular favorite of our readers!
http://katiekazoo.com/books.html


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