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Browse Authors And Illustrators View biographical information about hundreds of Scholastic authors, see their individual list of works, read interview transcripts, and link to additional resources for author studies.
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text: Authors On The Road

May 20, 2008
Jean Marzollo
Bethel Public Library
Bethel, CT

June 8, 2008
Brian Selznick
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas, TX

June 10, 2008
Meg Cabot
Toledo Lucas County Library
Toldeo, OH

June 23-24, 2008
Pam Muñoz Ryan
All Write!!! Summer Institute (PDF)
Shipsewana, IN

July 8-10, 2009
Chris Rascka
Writers at Work Institute
Portland, OR

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Gordon Korman
Gordon Korman
Korman’s newest book Swindle is a funny, fast–paced, action-filled romp that kids won’t be able put down. Watch our video interview for the inside story.

Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen
Celebrate the birthday of this adventure fiction and non-fiction writer on May 17 with these activities and lessons.
Blue Balliett
Blue Balliett
Watch Blue Balliett talk about her favorite teacher at the IRA Favorite Teacher Breakfast in May 2006.
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Author Videos
See favorite authors discuss the stories behind some of their best-loved works.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Jeff Kinney talks about the origins of his Wimpy Kid series.
Deep in the Swamp
Deep in the Swamp
See how illustrator Brian Lies brings the swamp to life in his book.
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Writing With Writers
Write a Book Review with Rodman Philbrick
Write a Book Review with Rodman Philbrick
Writing tips, strategies, and challenges to help students write a book review.
Descriptive Writing with Virginia Hamilton
Descriptive Writing with Virginia Hamilton
Writing tips that help students use their powers of observation to create descriptive writing.
Invite an Author
Virginia Euwer Wolff
Virginia Euwer Wolff
Euwer's presentations for grades 6-12 focus on small group creative writing workshops.
Jim Arnosky
Jim Arnosky
Arnosky adds drawing and music to his presentations for grades K-4 to show kids his fascination with the natural world.