Copy this page to a Word document.  Then answer the questions below using the websites hyperlinked to this page.  If you do this at home, print it when it's finished to place in the library.  You may change the clipart, font and colors of your Word document as well.  Have fun!

Name:  Type your name here.

Author Search

1.  Who wrote, Dear Mr. Henshaw and won the John Newbery Medal in 1984? 

2.  List two other books that she has written.

3.  Find out something interesting about the Gooney Bird creator and write it here.

4.  Amelia Bedelia is a very popular character.  Who created her and why is she so funny?

5.  If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, was written by someone who originally wanted to be in the fashion industry.  Click here to find out what happened to that career.

EXTRA FUN STUFF:  Choose an author from this page to research.  Create a poster, diorama, or other visual to display in the library.  Be sure to include the interesting, not-so-well- known facts about your author.  You may be able to locate the authors webpage by doing a Google search by last name.