Children's Book Websites
Resources and Organizations
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators a professional organization for writers and illustrators of children's books The Purple Crayon articles and other material about children's book publishing from a children's book editor The Children's Literature Web Guide internet resources related to books for children and young adults, links to authors/illustrators on web BookSense website for independent booksellers, lists of bestsellers and store locator Publishers Weekly subscribe (free) to PW Children's Bookshelf - weekly newsletter focusing on the children's book industry Reading is Fundamental Website games, activities, booklists, clubs, info on illustrators, lesson plans Book Adventure a site to help you find books of interest for each grade level, plus games and prizes AOL Kid's Reading Website a site for kids with games, book reviews, trivia, authors, news The Children's Book Council trade association news about children's books and events, list of publishers Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Supporting the profession of children's librarianship to provide the best library service to our nation's children. Kay E. Vandergrift Learn about authors and illustrators; extensive website links and other info. Sharyn November An interesting take on children's literature. Just For Kids Who Love Books A Website For Kids 8 to 14 about authors, books, reading, and more. Merritt Bookstore Hudson Valley (New York) Bookstore - Three Wonderful Locations
Illustrators and Authors on the Web
Paul Ratz de Tagyos website of author / illustrator Paul Ratz de Tagyos, the most complicated name in children's books Kathleen Kemly webpage for Kathleen Kemly, illustrator of books for children William Low award winning painter and illustrator Peter deSeve big-time illustration superstar Barbara Bash website of Barbara Bash - calligrapher, illustrator and teacher Amy Axelrod author of humorous and educational books for children Amy Houts webpage for Amy Houts, children's writer Janice Lee Smith biograghical page about Janice Lee Smith, author of "Jess and the Stinky Cowboys"! Tonya Bolden website of Tonya Bolden, writer, editor, speaker and workshop leader Meghan McCarthy fun and informative author / illustrator web site; Meghan also has a children's book called "Aliens Are Coming!"
