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Sit back, relax, and enjoy reading about some of our favorite authors and illustrators. Why does your favorite author enjoy writing for children? What books does your favorite author enjoy reading? To discover more about an author or illustrator, click on the links listed below!

Avi Find our how Avi got his name and about all of his wonderful books!

T. A. Barron T. A. Barron began to enjoy writing at a young age. While he was in grade school the published his own magazine.

Judy Blume Did you know that the character Fudge was written with her son Larry in mind? To learn more fun and interesting facts.

Jan Brett Explore the wonderful world of Jan Brett.

Nancy Carlson Learn about one of our favorite Minnesota authors.

Beverly Cleary Meet the author that brought us the lovable character named Ramona.

Sharon Creech Many of Sharon's books were written using events that happened in her own life. Find out more by connecting to her website.

Tomie dePaola Tomie has begun writing about his childhood. Check out these great new titles!

Jean Craighead George Why does Jean love to write about nature? Click here to find out.

Dan Gutman If you love sports, click here to learn about an author who loves to write about all different kinds of sports!

Brian Jacques Click here to learn more about the very popular series Redwall.

Robert Munsch Read more about the author that has brought us funny books like Thomas' Snowsuit.

Katherine Paterson Learn how Katherine went from wanting to be a movie star, to a missionary, to becoming an author.

Dave Pilkey Dav Pilkey wrote the Captain Underpants books using stories he made up while in grade school. To learn more about this funny author, click here.

Patricia Polacco Did you know that Patricia Polacco didn't begin writing her book until she was in her forties. To learn more, click on her name.

Peggy Rathmann Find out more about this award winning author.

Lemony Snicket If you enjoyed reading the Series of Unfortunate Events books, you will love this website!

Dr. Seuss Seussentennial Celebration Link!

Rosemary Wells Click here to find out why most of her characters are animals rather than people.

Audrey Wood Welcome to the magical world of Audrey Wood.

Jane Yolen Everything you ever wanted to know about Jane Yolen and her books.

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