Tags:

Read topics

Read articles

New Titles - books at the library

Authors Author links

A selection of authors' web sites.

* Gale Literature Resource Centre
Access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline. Over 90,000 authors covered, with in-depth coverage of 2,000 of the most-studied authors.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* Author Yellow Pages
Find your favourite author's website easily and quickly.
* The Paul Jennings File
Author of uncanny, unbelievable and spooky tales.
* Andy Griffiths
Author of the bum/butt series and more.
* Anne Fine
* Bernard Beckett
Information from the New Zealand Book Council on one of NZ's best writers for teens.
* Meg Cabot
Author of the Princess Diaries, Mediator series and more
* Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey's site is something to behold. It's just as wicked & crazy as his books
* Janet Frame 1924 - 2004
Janet Frame was one of New Zealand's most distinguished writers. This backgrounder links to information about her life and works.
* John Marsden
Author of the massively popular series that began with Tomorrow, When the War Began.
* New Zealand Book Council
information about NZ authors as well as the NZ Book Trade Directory, information about the Book Council and its events, awards, grants and festivals.
* New Zealand Children's Authors Interviews
Amusing and informative interviews with NZ children's authors. Find out about some embarrassing moments!
* Philip Pullman
Official site
* Stephen Herrick
Australian author who writes poetry and verse-novels for children, young adults, and adults.
* Stories, books and authors from Christchurch City Libraries.
Includes wonderful biographical notes on tons of children/teen authors