Literature For Kids

Literature For Kids is an index of children's literature resources for children's writers, children's book illustrators, teachers, and readers of all ages.

Reading Children's Literature:

Writing Children's Literature:

Creating and Using a Writer's Notebook
Margot Finke's World of Writing for Children
Musings, by Margot Finke
Themes in Children's Fiction
Tips for Writing Middle Grade Novels

Author Websites:

Max Elliot Anderson - books for reluctant readers, 8 and up.
Dotti Enderle - author of a gazillion books, stories and poems for children.
Jeri Chase Ferris - author of biographies for children.
Margot Finke's Books for Kids - writing help and rants du jour.
Lila Guzman - author of young adult novels about the American Revolution, children's fiction and nonfiction, and short stories.
Perspectives on Writing - Linda Jo Martin's inspiration for writers.
Chris Rettstatt - creator of Kaimira and co-author of the Kaimira book series.
Susan Kneib Schank - the author of Tera's Dawn.
Shari Lyle-Soffe - writing and promotion tips for children's writers.
Kari-Lynn Winters - children's book author, educator, researcher.

Link Submissions:

If you have an article or site about children's literature that you would like to have included in this index, email:
Link submissions may include well-written, informative blog articles and author/illustrator websites, or whatever else you have to share in the world of children's literature. All submissions will be reviewed. Please suggest a category for each link. Do not send more than five links per month.