Archives for the 'Featured Authors' Category
Scott O’Dell List
Published on 15 May 2006 at 9:01 am.
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Scott O’Dell
Island of the Blue Dolphins was Scott O’Dell’s first book for young readers. It won the Newbery Medal.
“In 1982, Scott O’Dell established The Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction. The annual award of $5,000 goes to a meritorious book published in the previous year for children or young adults. Scott O’Dell […]
Milton Meltzer List
Published on 8 May 2006 at 9:04 am.
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Milton Meltzer
Milton Meltzer mainly writes nonfiction books for younger readers. He has written biographies of various people such as Captain James Hook. “A large majority of his subject matter concerns injustices common to America, such as poverty, discrimination, and slavery. Melzter is known for the approach he takes to such issues, […]
Leo Lionni List
Published on 1 May 2006 at 9:02 am.
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Leo Lionni
Author Leo Lionni’s Publisher’s Webpage
The anniversary of his birth is May 5th!
Top Ten Most Popular Leo Lionni Books in the Children’s Room
TRY TO GUESS THE NUMBER ONE BEFORE YOU LOOK!
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10. Swimmy
9. Mr. McMouse
8. Fish Is Fish
7. A Busy Year
6. Frederick
5. It’s […]
Patricia Reilly Giff List
Published on 24 Apr 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Patricia Reilly Giff
Author Patricia Reilly Giff’s Webpage
“Patricia Reilly Giff has recieved the Newbery Honor for Pictures of Hollis Woods and Lily’s Crossing, which is also a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book. Nory Ryan’s Song was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and an ALA Notable Book.” […]
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Elizabeth Levy List
Published on 17 Apr 2006 at 9:03 am.
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Elizabeth Levy
Author Elizabeth Levy’s Homepage
Her birthday is April 4th!
Top Ten Most Popular Elizabeth Levy Books in the Children’s Room
TRY TO GUESS THE NUMBER ONE BEFORE YOU LOOK!
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10. Frankenstein Moved in on the Fourth Floor
9. Vampire State Building
8. A Mammoth Mix-Up
6. Tie: The Case […]
Lee Bennett Hopkins List
Published on 10 Apr 2006 at 9:02 am.
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Lee Bennett Hopkins
Lee Bennett Hopkins’s Webpage
April is National Poetry Month, and Lee Bennett Hopkins is a renowned author who has compiled many poetry anthologies. Help celebrate his April 13th birthday by checking out one of his books!
Top Ten Most Popular Lee Bennett Hopkins Books in the Children’s Room
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Beverly Cleary List
Published on 3 Apr 2006 at 9:03 am.
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Beverly Cleary
Author Beverly Cleary’s Homepage
April 12th, 2006 is Beverly Cleary’s 90th Birthday!
Ms. Cleary has written 39 books that have sold more than 91 million copies worldwide. In 1984 she won a Newbery Medal for the book that tops our Children’s Room list. According to Newsweek, she has given approval for a movie […]
Dick King-Smith List
Published on 27 Mar 2006 at 9:04 am.
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Dick King-Smith
Author Dick King-Smith’s Homepage
His birthday is March 27th!
Top Ten Most Popular Dick King-Smith Books in the Children’s Room
TRY TO GUESS THE NUMBER ONE BOOK BEFORE YOU LOOK! (Hint: If you think it has something to do with a pig, you’re wrong!)
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10. The Fox Busters
9. […]
Bill Martin List
Published on 20 Mar 2006 at 9:03 am.
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Bill Martin
Bill Martin’s Homepage
His birthday is March 20!
Top Ten Most Popular Bill Martin Books in the Children’s Room
TRY TO GUESS THE NUMBER ONE BEFORE YOU LOOK! (Hint: It has something to do with bears.)
10. Little Granny Quarterback
9. Trick or Treat?
8. Fire! Fire! Said Mrs. McGuire
7. The […]
Ezra Jack Keats List
Published on 13 Mar 2006 at 9:05 am.
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Ezra Jack Keats
His birthday is March 11th!
A Short Biography of Ezra Jack Keats
Top Ten Most Popular Ezra Jack Keats Books in the Children’s Room
TRY TO GUESS THE NUMBER ONE BEFORE YOU LOOK!
(Hint: It won a Caldecott Award.)
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10. Louie’s Search
9. The Trip
8. Peter’s Chair
7. […]
