JENNY'S FAVORITE CHILDREN'S AUTHORS

My name is Jennifer Geragotelis.  I am a graduate student at ECSU, in Willimantic.  I am in the Masters/Certification program for elementary education and have been substituting for 2 years.  In my journeys I have had the opportunity to read a plentiful amount of children's literature and have decided to list my top 10 favorite authors.
 

   Beverly Cleary- Learn more about
this famous children's author at The Beverly Cleary Home Page.

Judy Blume- Who does not know this household name?  When I was growing up Judy Blume was able to build my self-esteem.  Look for her official web site at:   http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/blume.htm

Eric Carle- His illustrations are just wonderful.  Eric Carle puts a smile on my face.  Find more about his work at: http://www.eric-carle.com/

Tommy De paola- An award winning author and illustrator.   http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/depaola.htm

Russell Freedman- His work his informative and exciting to read.  A complete list of his work can be seen at:     http://www.bhs.edu/wmc/aal/freedman.html

E.B. Lewis- Every book that I have read, I have enjoyed.  Entire web site can be seen at:  http://www.eblewis.com/

Gary Paulsen-  Author of Hatchet, and The Island writes about adventure.   http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen/

Dr. Seuss- What can I say?  Everyone knows and loves him.  His web site tells more:  http://www.massinternet.com/deli/bioseuss.htm

Chris Van Allsburg-  His work is exciting and the illustrations are always intreguing.http://www.wondersociety.com/rws/art/illusbk/

AVI- Writes children, young adult and adult novels. Writes about all genres and even touches on political issues.  http://www.avi-writer.com/
 
 

This concludes my recommendations.  I hope that at least one of these authors catches your eye.  Thanks for viewing my homepage.