Authors and Illustrators
Find out more about children’s authors and illustrators by visiting some of their web sites. Not every author or illustrator has a web site but there is usually a lot of information to be gathered from publishers’ web sites and other sources.
For information on books for children visit: www.booktrusted.com
If you want ideas for bringing books and people together visit: www.booktrust.org.uk
Some web sites are really snazzy whilst others have downloadable information and resources for children (and adults) to use, for example:
Chris Van Allsburg - www.chrisvanallsburg.com
Jon Scieszka - www.guysread.com
Eric Carle - www.eric-carle.com/events.html
Michael Rosen - www.michaelrosen.co.uk
Roald Dahl - www.roalddahl.com
Children’s Laureate
The role of Children's Laureate is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field. The appointment of a Children's Laureate acknowledges the importance of exceptional children's authors in creating the readers of tomorrow.
Jacqueline Wilson is the current Children’s Laureate. The previous three laureates were: Quentin Blake (1999-2001); Anne Fine (2001-3) and Michael Morpurgo (2003-5).
To find out more about Jacqueline Wilson and previous Children's Laureates visit: www.childrenslaureate.org