Meet Clubhouse Expert, Tim Reed, author and illustrator of My Very Silly Monster children's book series. This clip shows the tools he uses for illustrating his books and talks about the highlights of being an author. He also teaches the basics of drawing your own very silly monster! [2:05]

Watch this interview with children's nonfiction author Gail Gibbons to learn how she goes about crafting her illustrated explanations. Biographical information, a selected book list and transcripts of the interview are also part of the site.

Reading Rockets offers this exceptional site with video footage of an interview with Laurence Yep. There are transcripts of the interview, biographical information, and links to some of his books as well.

Children and adults enjoy participating in Lois Ehlert's colorful books. She discusses her work in this video interview with Reading Rockets. Also included at the site are biographical notes, a transcript of the interview and a list of some of her books.

Besides watching video clips of an interview with the creator of the beloved big red dog, you can get biographical information and link to several of Bridwell's books at this site. Transcripts of the interview are available.

Mexican-American author Pat Mora discusses her work and her life in this video interview. Biographical information, a list of selected books and a transcript of the interview are all available at this site.

Czechoslovakian-born writer and illustrator Peter Sis shares his thoughts on his childhood and his work here in the United States in this video interview. Transcript and biographical details are also available.

Writer and illustrator Tomie dePaola shares details of his life in this interview with public television. Site includes biographical information, a transcript of the interview and some featured books.

A complete biography of Achebe includes quotes from him as well as a brief synopsis of his novels. There is a list of all his works.

This site gives a thorough biography of Defoe. It includes quotes from his writing and information about his most important works.

A biography of Gordimer which focuses on her writing. Includes a bibliography of her works.

This essay describes the influences and work of Nobel Prize winner, Vicente Aleixandre.

A complete biography of Nigerian writer, Wole Soyinka, with a list of his works. He was the first black, African Nobel prize winner and has written a variety of literature from plays to poems.

Site provides extensive assistance in preparing 4th grade students for Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. This section focuses on identifying the author's purpose.

Interesting lesson which stresses the importance of connotation in writing by examining car names. Students participate in an interactive lesson in which they learn the value of connotation and begin to master the technique.

Contains plans for two lessons that teach students how to avoid gender stereotyping while using pronouns. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection activities. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.e

Students learn about insects and their impact on the natural world by asking and answering questions about informational texts in order to become inquisitive, active readers.