The following sites provide information on individual authors: New Zealand / International

New Zealand

• Alan Duff: a set of pages on the post-colonial web exploring 'Once Were Warriors'. Level 5-8

• Janet Frame: The self as other/othering the self: Tara Hawes discusses identity issues in Frame's literature. Level 5-8

• Janet Frame and The Tempest : This paper investigates the ways in which The Tempest informs Janet Frame's writing, concentrating on the autobiographical trilogy To the Is-Land, An Angel at my Table, and The Envoy from Mirror City, and on the semi-autobiographical novels, Owls Do Cry and Faces in the Water.
• Janice Marriott: website dedicated to the author

• Joy Cowley: everything you ever wanted to know about her life and works. Level 1-4

• Katherine Mansfield: dedicated page on her life and works from the NZ Book Council. Level 5-8

• Katherine Mansfield's birthplace : the site dedicated to the life behind the literature. Level 5-8

• Keri Hulme : information on her life and works.

• Lynley Dodd: from the NZ Book Council Writers’ Files

• Margaret Mahy : dedicated pages from Christchurch City Libraries.

• Maurice Shadbolt: NZ Book Council page dedicated to the author.

• NZ Writer files : NZ Book Council pages devoted to 350 different writers.

• Ngaio Marsh : a page exploring her life and work. Level 5-8

• Owen Marshall : website dedicated to the author. Level 5-8.

• Smithyman Online : a site dedicated to the poet's life and works with 1500 collected poems. Level 5-8.

• Tanya Roxborogh : NZ Book Council page dedicated to this popular author of young people's fiction and text study guides.

• Witi Ihimaera and Patricia Grace: the Māori renaissance : in this article, Mark Williams analyses the work of these two writers in the context of social change in NZ over the past 30 years.

International

• 100 Years of Dr Seuss : 100 years of Dr Seuss. (Levels 1 to 4)

• The World of Roald Dahl webquest
  In this webquest students read a selection of Roald Dahl stories, to complete activities designed to present key ideas or themes using visual language. Levels 1 to 4

• Roald Dahl webquest (archived from the 'old' English Online): please note, not all links are active.

• Aldous Huxley
  This site features an index of links including text versions of Brave New World and biographical information on the author of this futuristic novel.
  Levels 5 to 8
  
• Ambrose Bierce
  Biographical information and lesson ideas for An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. From Web English Teacher. Levels 5 to 8

• Anne Frank and the holocaust
  A wide range of text and multi-media resources assembled to coincide with the Anne Frank: a History for Today exhibition which tours the UK continuously. Levels 5 to 8

• Anne Frank Online
  This site contains information on her life and times, downloadable resources for teachers and students, news updates, a bookstore and more. Levels 5 to 8
  
• Anne Frank the writer - An unfinished story
  Visit this online Anne Frank exhibition with your students as part of a study of the diary. The artifacts include the only movie footage of Anne, pictures of her room, the original diary, and pages of her writing. There are also short video clips of interviews with her closest living relative. Levels 1 to 8
  
• Arthur Miller
  Biographical information and some useful links to Miller-related sites. Levels 5 to 8
  
• Australian authors
  Each author entry includes book summaries, author articles and biographies, classroom connections, Internet links and interviews. Levels 1 to 8
  
• The Author Yellow Pages : The Author Yellow Pages is a searchable directory of author web sites. You will find historical and contemporary authors on this data base. There is background information on their lives, works and publishers. Ideal for all levels.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Author! Author!: A module on writing for children
  This site provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about how children's authors produce their books through sites created and maintained by authors, their publishers, or fans. Levels 1 to 8
  
• Big Brother is still watching
  Wanda Opalinska of the Times Educational Supplement, looks at the enduring appeal of George Orwell's writing a century after his birth. Levels 5 to 8
  
• Bill Peet - Author,iIllustrator, animator
  Bill Peet is a favourite children's author. This site contains, for students and teachers, ideas for book projects and games, suggestions on how to use his books in the classroom plus summaries of many of his books. Levels 1 to 4
  
• Bohemian Ink
  Apple Web Guide says, "This "anti-canon of modern literature is a superb look at some of the authors who take a decidedly alternative view of the world and communicate that through their work. You'll find writings, and links to additional experimental literature sites, newsgroups, and research tools to help gain a deeper understanding of the writers and artists represented here." Levels 5 to 8
  
• Book discussion guides
  This site features a large collection of book discussion guides for all levels plus some very good links. Check out Artemis Fowl by Eoin Wolfer, The Other Side of Truth by Beverly Naidoo, Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary. Levels 1 to 8
  
• BookBox
  This website puts you in touch with over 30 authors, poets and illustrators. Hear your favorite author talk about his/her writing. Levels 1 to 8
  

• C.S.Lewis - Into the wardrobe
  Comprehensive information for teachers who are reading to, or introducing the Chronicles of Narnia series to their students. An interesting web page for C.S.Lewis fans. The biography and the information on the writing of less well known novels by this author is well presented. Levels 1 to 8
  
• Carol Hurst's authors' page
  Books listed by well known authors, some biographical information, comments on their work and links to other sites on the Web.Levels 1 to 8
  
• A celebration of women writers
  Browse for writers by author name, century or country.Levels 5 to 8
  
• Charles Dickens
  The best aspects of this comprehensive site are the links it provides to other Dickens sites, several of which are designed for students who are readying/studying his books. It also includes pages on Dickens' London, links to his works on-line, information about the illustration of his works, a biographical time-line and more. An excellent starting point for students conducting research about the author. Levels 1 to 8
  
• Charles Dickens Gad's Hill Place
  A searchable site which includes background on Dicken's life and environments, daily quotations, links to online texts, sources, puzzles, etc.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Chaucer metapage
  Links to information about the life and times of Chaucer, his works online,a bibliography and links to other sites dedicated to the medieval writer.
  Levels 5 to 8
  
• Children's authors and illustrators
  A useful list of children's favourite authors and illustrators.Levels 1 to 4
  
• Chris Van Allsburg
  An interview with Chris Van Allsburg. Learn more about the famous author of Polar Express and Jumanji.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Chris Van Allsburg
  From Web English Teacher, links to sites focussed on Chris Van Allsburg including lesson plans for Jumanji, Polar Express and other favourites.
  Levels 1 to 4
  
• Discovering Dickens: A community reading project
  Stanford's Discovering Dickens project began with the serial release of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. Early in 2004, Discovering Dickens re-released the facsimile of Dickens' famous novel of The French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities. As well as the novels, the site provides biographical and historical information. Levels 5 to 8
  
• The DNA of literature
  This site contains interviews with over 300 significant twentieth century authors.Levels 5 to 8
  
• Dylan Thomas
  From Web English Teacher: Links to lesson ideas and activities for a number of Thomas' works and a link to an online text of the story, "A Child's Christmas in Wales."Levels 5 to 8
  
• E.B. White
  From Web English Teacher: Links for teaching Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan.Levels 1 to 4
  
• Edward Lear
  There is plenty to delight on this site, mainly in the form of a selection of Lear's nonsense poetry as well as all of his limericks.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Aurora Leigh
  Elizabeth Barrett Browning's biography including comprehensive information about the poem Aurora Leigh and the author's other works. Levels 5-8
  
• Eric Carle
  Eric Carle's website includes his biography, his popular children's books and picture book art.Levels 1 to 4
  
• Ernest Hemingway
  Join Michael Palin as he takes you on a journey to recapture the world of Ernest Hemingway.Levels 5 to 8
  
• Ezra Jack Keats
  Lesson plans which include literacy strategies, discussion questions and vocabulary for The Snowy Day and other books.
  Levels 1 to 4
  
• F Scott Fitzgerald
  This site includes a chronology and biography, facts about Fitzgerald, featured stories online,voice and film clips, quotations and more.Levels 5 to 8
  
• Geoffrey Chaucer
  Geoffrey Chaucer, father of English Literature. This site has quotes, biography, works, essays, and links.Levels 5 to 8
• The Handmaid's Tale
  From Web English Teacher, biographical information about Margaret Atwood, along with a number of links to teaching resources about the novel. Levels 5 to 8
  
• Hans Christian Andersen
  The fairy tales and stories of the nineteenth century Danish children's writer can be found in full text here, along with background on Andersen and associated links. Levels 1 to 4
  
• Internet Public Library - Reading zone
  The Reading Zone is like the fiction section at a public library. Students and teachers will find links to online stories and also learn more about favourite books and authors. Levels 1 to 4
  
• J. M. Barrie
  The full text of the classic story "Peter and Wendy" can be read on this site which also contains links to a huge range of Web pages displaying the text of books and stories, and links to information about, J M Barrie.
  
• J.K. Rowling
  Like that of her own character, Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling's life parallels a fairy tale. Read the interview and find out how she got her ideas for Harry Potter.Levels 1 to 8
  
• J.K. Rowling - The story of Harry Potter's creator
  Visit this website to find out about the author J K Rowling, as well as how she formed the idea of writing about a character named Harry Potter.
  Levels 1 to 8
  
• Jack London
  Biography and lesson plans for The Call of the Wild.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Jack London: Ranch Album A rich source of biographical and literary information about the author of novels such as Call of the Wild and White Fang. Levels 1 to 8
  
• Jane Austen information page : This site contains e-texts of her major novels and minor works, as well as annotated versions of Pride and Prejudice and other selected pieces. It has extensive background information on the novels, biographical information on Jane Austen and notes on the society of her time.Levels 5 to 8
  
• John Donne
  From Web English Teacher, links to biographical information, teaching resources, criticism and works online.Levels 5 to 8
  
• John Malam - author
  Meet John Malam as he discusses the processes of writing his non-fiction books, interviews other children's authors, and answers young readers' questions about himself and his work. Levels 1 to 8
  
• Jules Verne collection
  This site is full of biographical information, lists of books, information on the making of the movie and amazing photographs of the Nautilus which will give students a wonderful understanding of the complexity of Jules Verne's vision when writing 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.Levels 5 to 8
• Katherine Paterson
  This is the official web site of the author of such popular novels as Bridge to Terabithia, The Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob I Have Loved. It includes the usual biographical and bibliographical information but also a FAQ page in which the author answers questions sent by readers and, if you have the right plug-in, you can listen to several songs from movie adaptations of the books.Levels 5 to 8
  
• Katherine Paterson (Web English Teacher)
  Links to to information and resources about the author of A Bridge to Terabithia Jacob have I Loved and Lyddie. Levels 5 to 8
  
• KidsReads
  KidsReads offers students information about their favorite books and book series. Author interviews, book reviews, games, trivia, and contests make this site a fun place to visit! Levels 1 to 4
  
• Knowing Poe :Biographical and literary information about this American writer,as well links to some of his poems online (including a video version of The Raven) and links to Poe discussion groups. Levels 5 to 8

• Lesson plans, teacher's guides, and study guides
  Links to teaching resources for authors from Angelou to Cormier, from Hemingway to Salinger to Wilde.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Libby Hathorn
  Libby Hathorn writes for both children and adults. This site explores how she writes and where she gets her story ideas. The junior novels are listed and information on each title and readers' feedback given. The sites also includes biographical information and photographs.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Literary Fan Club
  In this webquest, students work in groups to research their favourite authors and create and market a fan club for that author.
  
• Literature based webquests
  WebQuests that integrate literature and author study with Web-based inquiry: Cinderella around the World; Study Insects with Eric Carle; Teddy Bears and Bears in Literature Levels 1 to 4
  
• Louisa May Alcott - Flower Fables
  A collection of stories by Louisa May Alcott.Levels 5 to 8
  
• Mark Twain
  Anyone reading or studying Huckleberry Finn or Tom Sawyer will find this site useful for excerpts and summaries. It includes a message board, biographical details, and useful links to a range of related sites and texts. Levels 1-8.
  
• Mem Fox
  A wonderful site devoted to Mem Fox with is a wide range of information about this author and her works.Levels 1 to 4
  
• The official Roald Dahl website
  Tips and downloadable lessons for teachers, biographical information, information about Dahl's works, treats for readers and more. The site does require Flash.Levels 1 to 8
  

• R.L. Stine
  If you are a fan of R.L. Stine and his creepy stories this is the site for you! Visually appealing especially for students, with biographical information, plus games and activities to keep the Goosebumps reader entertained.Levels 1 to 4
  
• Roald Dahl
  The best part of this site is the guestbook which visitors can read and sign. It includes responses to Dahl's work from his fans from around the world. Also on the site is a biography, timeline, catalogue, Dahl links (e.g., to the fifty most banned books of the 90's where Dahl has three titles) and photos.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Roald Dahl: Heroes and monsters
  Set in and around Roald Dahl’s home, Gypsy House, these programmes explore the way in which strands of Dahl’s own life were woven into his wildly imaginative stories.Levels 1 to 4
  
• Science fiction worlds of Jeffrey A. Carver
  Science fiction books, advice to aspiring writers, recommended reading, short story texts online, and more from the author of Strange AttractorsThe Infinite Sea.Levels 5 to 8
  
• Scott O'Dell
  From Web English Teacher, links to information about the author of Sing Down the Moon and Island of the Blue Dolphins.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Seussville : Fun and games for Dr Seuss fans. Read the biography of Dr. Seuss.Levels 1 to 4
  
• Story - Go - Round: A guide To children's literature
• A site for those interested in children's literature: booklists, reviews, recommended authors and a story corner of short stories, written by New Zealand writers for childrenLevels 1 to 4

• Tell me more
  Students and teachers are always searching for information about authors and illustrators - this site makes contact with a wide range of them.Levels 1 to 8
  
• Thomas Hardy
  From Web English Teacher, links to information about the author and resources for teaching his poetry.Levels 5 to 8
  
• Tolkien FAQ
  Who was J.R.R. Tolkien anyway? A list of questions and answers about Tolkien and his writing. Comprehensive information about the author and his work.Levels 5 to 8
  
• Vandergrift's author pages
  Links to hundreds of children's author and illustrator pages.Levels 1 to 4
  
• Webquest - Surfing with Dr Seuss
  Students learn about the life and work of Dr. Seuss by exploring web sites and reading the books Yertle the Turtle, The Sneetches, The Lorax, and Horton Hatches the Egg. They chart each of these stories describing the plot, characters, and message. Levels 1 to 4
  
• What the Thunder Said : T.S. Eliot
  This is a really useful site for teachers wishing to use the works of T.S. Eliot in their classes and for those with a personal interest in his work. It includes a biographical time-line, most of his poems and a resources section which includes the "T.S. Eliot Campfire Chat" (a message board dedicated to Eliot), a T.S. Eliot mailing list, links to other Eliot sites and various lectures and articles about and by Eliot. An excellent resource. Levels 1 to 8
  
• What's so good about J K Rowling?
  Programme one begins with children's comments on what they like about Harry Potter books. Harry Potter fans talk about the appeal of the books. Students explore the key features of some of the stories.Levels 1 to 4
  
• Wilfred Owen
  From Web English Teacher, biographical information along with links to his poems, including the Wilfred Owen Multimedia Archive.Levels 5 to 8
  
• William Blake
  From Web English Teacher, links to biographical information, online texts, criticism and lesson ideas for "The Tyger" and "The Lamb."Levels 5 to 8
  
• The world of Beverly Cleary
  A comprehensive source of information for students wishing to research this popular author. Students in Years 4 - 8 will find this site particularly interesting for the background information it gives about the characters in each of her books.Levels 1 to 4