Author Studies–Fun for All Ages
Tuesday, February 27th, 2007This is a great link to biographical info on children’s authors as well as links to their websites, related games, and activities. I used to do author studies with my class and had forgotten how much we enjoyed them until yesterday when I saw something on the topic.
I’m going to start a monthly author study with David…You basically read several books by a particular author, learn a bit about his/her life, look at how his books are alike/different, and then do a few related activities. Obviously everything would be tailored to the age and ability of the child. (And interest!)
For younger children I’d recommended authors such as Eric Carl, Laura Numeroff (If You Give a Mouse a Cookie), and Dr. Seuss. Now, in a perfect world, the culminating activity would be an actual VISIT with that children’s author!!! 
I don’t think we have the funds to make that happen though. Bummer! The point is that author studies are a great way for kids to delve deeper into children’s literature and see that there are “real people” behind these wonderful books and that they were children once too.
Anyway, here’s the link in case any of you are interested:
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/biochildhome.htm
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