CHS203 – Children’s Literature and Language Arts

Unit 7 Children’s Book Author or Illustrator Profiles (20 Points)

Your Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Directions: Click on this link to be taken on a magical journey to the Through the Looking Glass website and search through

the list of outstanding authors and illustrators of children’s books http://lookingglassreview.com/books/authors-illustrators/websites/

Select any four of the authors or illustrators and complete all sections of the provided template for each individual.

#1

Name of

Author /Illustrator

Date and Place of Birth/Death? Or current Residence.

How they have integrated their own life and experiences into their books.

Names of three books that they’ve written and or illustrated.

Have they won any awards or earned any distinctions? What?

Describe something about their work that appeals to you.

#2

Name of

Author /Illustrator

Date and Place of Birth/Death? Or current Residence.

How they have integrated their own life and experiences into their books.

Names of three books that they’ve written and or illustrated.

Have they won any awards or earned any distinctions? What?

Describe something about their work that appeals to you.

#3

Name of

Author /Illustrator

Date and Place of Birth/Death? Or current Residence.

How they have integrated their own life and experiences into their books.

Names of three books that they’ve written and or illustrated.

Have they won any awards or earned any distinctions? What?

Describe something about their work that appeals to you.

#4

Name of

Author /Illustrator

Date and Place of Birth/Death? Or current Residence.

How they have integrated their own life and experiences into their books.

Names of three books that they’ve written and or illustrated.

Have they won any awards or earned any distinctions? What?

Describe something about their work that appeals to you.

Your