Use the following links to do research on authors.
Alphabetical Listing of Many Children's Authors
Yahoo Directory of Many Children's Authors
Library of Children's Literature - Authors
Biography Resource Center - In School Access
To use this link you must have a library card. First, enter your card number. Second click on "Databases by Title" (on the top right). Third, scroll down until you see Biography Resource Center. Biography Resource Center - At Home Access
Use amazon.com to look up specific books by your author. You need to choose 4 books that you are interested in reading. Amazon