Learn From Award-Winning Authors & Illustrators

Have the author reveal, anytime, the author's purpose, writing, and research processes with these TeachingBooks exclusively created primary source materials.

Meet-the-Author Movies

Capture students' attention with authentic author voices
Filmed in authors/illustrators' studios

Watch Vera B. Williams
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Meet-the-Author Recordings

Learn what sparks authors' purpose and craft
Recorded with award-winning authors

Listen to Kengo Kurimoto
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Author Name Pronunciations

Learn correct pronunciations
Initiate class discussion regarding heritage, nicknames, and mispronunciations

Listen to Raúl the Third
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Personal Websites and Blogs

Visit Lauren Tarshis's website
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TeachingBooks Blog Author Posts

Extraordinary authors revealing insights about book creation
Provide models of reflective writing for students

Read Lamar Giles
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In-Depth Written Interviews

Extensive conversations with favorite writers and illustrators
Use for author and biographical studies

Read interview with Tim Tingle
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