http://www.sehinton.com  One of my favorite authors of all time--a collection of "new classics" in adolescent fiction.  She wrote her most famous book, The Outsiders, when she was only fifteen!

http://www.ipl.org/kidspace/browse/rzn2000  Great resource for concise bibliographical information on a number of authors specializing in adolescent and children's literature.

http://www.teenreads.com/authors/au-cormier-robert.asp  Information on Robert Cormier--a disturbing author who captures the turmoil of adolescence in vibrant prose.  His books are well-known for their powerful reality, not for their happy endings.  Ideal for the more mature adolescent (or adult) reader.

http://www.roalddahl.com/index2.htm  A website devoted to the fine author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many other fun, lighthearted books.  He also has published a number of short stories and pieces for the adult reader.

http://www.virginiahamilton.com  Most famous for Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry, Hamilton has written novels at varying ability levels from forth grade through high school.

http://www.redwall.org/dave/jacques.html  Information about the author of the Redwall series--a fun fantasy series featuring fighting and furry woodland creatures.

http://www.madeleinelengle.com/  Most famous for A Wrinkle in Time, this author has explored a variety of different dimensions in her fantasy novels.

http://www.seuss.org/seuss/seuss.home.html  The best poet, author, illustrator EVER!  This site includes examples and information on the amazing man and his work.