Free Images For Websites Biography
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Authors on the Web- http://www.authorsontheweb.com/
Various web listings of author’s websites.
Author Calendar- http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/indeksi.htm
This websites has a large list of author information. As well as biographical information there also is listings of all of the books they have written.
Biblio.com- http://www.biblio.com/authors.php
This website is mostly for finding used and out of print books but they also have over 300 author biographies.
Bibliomania- http://www.bibliomania.com/2/3/259/frameset.html
This website has many resources to help with homework and research.
Biography.com- http://www.biography.com/
A division of A&E Network, Biograhy.com is specifically for biographical information on various individual. You can search for a specific author to obtain information on them.
Fantastic Fiction- http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/
There are thousands of authors who have information on this website. Usually the author has a brief blurb and a listing of all the books they have written.
LitWeb- http://litweb.net/
LitWeb has over 500 author biographies from various periods of time.
Short Biographies- http://www.short-biographies.com/Author.php
This websites has biographies from people all over the world.
WebSmart Links to Young Adult Authors- http://www.rhml.lib.mo.us/authors.htm
Richmond Heights Library has set up a website with links to many young adult authors.
IPL Resources:
The IPL has a section on their website for authors. This section links to other websites that have information on various authors.
http://www.ipl.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=13&cid=1&tid=7007&parent=7006
This IPL links to Contemporary Fiction. There are links here to various information on different types of fiction.
http://www.ipl.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=13&cid=1&tid=7010&parent=7011
In the Ready Reference Biography section there is a link to various Authors.
http://www.ipl.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=13&cid=1&tid=7007&parent=7087
For the youth searching materials they can check out the KidSpace Reading Zone. There is a section for authors.
For Authors A-K
http://www.ipl.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=12&cid=3&tid=4273&parent=4248
For Authors L-Z
http://www.ipl.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=12&cid=3&tid=4274&parent=4248
Local Library:
There are also local libraries that will have information about authors in their collections. Librarians are extremely helpful and will be willing to answer any questions. Feel free to ask them about your favorite author and they can help find out any information. They may also have databases that are specifically geared toward the kinds of information you are seeking. Often a password is required for these databases so it is essential to go to the local library to obtain that password.
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