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This category lists sites that feature or relate to published authors, past and present, of children's and young adult literature, whose last names start with the letter "B."

Subcategories

• Bailey, Linda
• Barkhouse, Joyce
• Barrie, James M.
• Barton, Bob
• Baum, L. Frank
• Bedard, Michael
• Bell, William
• Bellairs, John
• Belloc, Hilaire
• Berenstain, Stan and Jan
• Bianchi, John
• Blacker, Terence
• Blum, Vicki
• Blume, Judy
• Blyton, Enid
• Bogart, Jo Ellen
• Bourgeois, Paulette
• Bradford, Karleen
• Brent-Dyer, Elinor
• Brett, Jan
• Brown, Marc
• Brown, Margaret Wise
• Bruchac, Joseph
• Bruna, Dick
• Bunting, Eve
• Burnett, Frances Hodgson
• Busch, Wilhelm
• Byars, Betsy

Resources in This Category

• Baker, Ken

  http://www.kenbakerbooks.com/
  (Official site) Biography and book information, speaking/appearance schedule, school visit program details, resources for teachers, book reviews, lists of award winning books, lesson plans, and biographies on other children's book authors.

• Balan, Bruce

  http://www.kdz.com/
  (Official site) Tour the virtual office of the author of Buoy, Home at Sea and the Cyber.kdz Series.

• Bang, Molly

  http://www.mollybang.com/
  (Official site) Complete list of books. Background information and curriculum ideas included for some titles.

• Banner, Angela

  http://www.apathyhouse.com/antnbee/
  "The unOfficial Ant and Bee Homepage" is devoted to the Ant and Bee characters featured in the children's book series written by the author.

• Bannerman, Helen

  http://www.sterlingtimes.co.uk/bannerman.htm
  Presented by Sterling Times, a United Kingdom-based nostalgia site.

• Barron, T. A.

  http://www.tabarron.com/
  (Official site) Author of The Lost Years of Merlin epic and "The Kate Adventures" offers a "Gift Box" for teachers and librarians, personal message, responses to questions from readers, and appearances schedule.

• Bash, Barbara

  http://www.barbarabash.com/
  (Official site) Includes events calendar, information on school programs, and a glimpse into how the author/illustrator works.

• Baudet, Stephanie

  http://www.stephaniebaudet.co.uk/
  (Official site) Includes school visit information and introductions to books.

• Bauer, Joan

  http://www.joanbauer.com/
  (Official site) Includes biographical information, book summaries, articles, news, and contact information.

• Berger, Barbara Helen

  http://www.bhberger.com/
  (Official site) Author/illustrator of the bedtime classic Grandfather Twilight and other award winning titles offers both kid-friendly and formal versions of autobiography, bibliography, resume, original e-cards, insightful articles, advice for aspiring children's writers and artists, and art gallery.

• Biemiller, Carl L.

  http://www.biemiller.com/
  Information about the author, his journalism career, and his books.

• Birdseye, Tom

  http://www.tombirdseye.com/
  (Official site) Introduction to the author and his books; includes information for teachers and librarians, description of current projects, and writing tips. Visitors can subscribe to "The Birdseye View" - an e-mail newsletter.

• Bouchard, David

  http://www.davidbouchard.com/
  (Official site) Canadian author and educator serves as a speaker and presenter across Canada and the U.S.

• Bouma, Paddy

  http://www.stellenboschwriters.com/boumap.html
  Resume-style profile presented by the University of Stellenbosch, Fine Arts Department, where this author/illustrator of picture books teaches. Includes photo.

• Bowen, Fred

  http://www.fredbowen.com/
  (Official site) Includes information on Bowen's sports fiction-series for kids, his Washington Post sports column for kids, and his talks at schools and conferences.

• Bragg, Mabel Caroline

  http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/professional-development/childlit/bragg.html
  The author of The Little Engine That Could. Biographical sketch by Karen Hinz, presented by Vandergrift's Children's Literature Page.

• Braithwaite, Althea

  http://altheabraithwaite.net/
  Lists the books that are currently in print, together with a short autobiography and details of school visits.

• Brennan, Linda Crotta

  http://www.lindacrottabrennan.com/
  (Official site) Author of fiction and non-fiction for children. Includes book reviews, description of school visit programs, bibliography.

• Bridgers, Sue Ellen

  http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/professional-development/childlit/bridgers.html
  Presented by Vandergrift's Children's Literature Page. Includes biography, bibliography, and reviews of the author's young adult novels.

• Brimner, Larry Dane

  http://www.brimner.com/
  (Official site) Includes advice for aspiring writers and schools interested in author visits, activities for kids, curricumlum for teachers, and information on the author's books.

• Brown, Don: Books by Brown

  http://www.booksbybrown.com/
  (Official site) Includes book reviews, art work, and information about school visits.

• Brown, Marcia

  http://www.albany.edu/feature/marcia_brown/index.html
  Biographical sketch of the three-time Caldecott winning illustrator/author.

• Brown, Susan Taylor

  http://www.susantaylorbrown.com/
  (Official site) Includes biographical sketch, resources for teachers, information on school visits, articles, and tips for young writers.

• Bruce, Dorita Fairlie

  http://home.swipnet.se/flickbok/bruce.htm
  Tells of the life and work of this author of classic British school stories for girls.

• Buchanan, Jane

  http://janebuchanan.com/
  (Official site) The author offers a glimpse into her life and discusses her works.

• Buzzeo, Toni

  http://www.tonibuzzeo.com/
  (Official site) Information on the author's books, activities as a Library Media Specialist, workshops, speaking, and training sessions.

• Bynum, Janie

  http://www.janiebynum.com/
  (Official site) Information on the author/illustrator's books, art samples, and program details.

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