An Interview with Will Hobbs
This site features excerpts of an interview with Bearstone author Will Hobbs, in which he discusses various aspects of his writing process, including the importance of images, outlines, and character sketches. Read about the fascinating evolution of his stories, from the beginning draft to the final published novel.

When I Was Your Age: Original Stories About Growing Up edited by Amy Ehrlich

The Official Katherine Paterson Website
Katherine Paterson, one of the contributing authors of When I Was Your Age: Original Stories About Growing Up, still has trouble acknowledging the fact that she is a writer. Read about her interesting life, her published works, interview questions and responses, and a list of awards by clicking on the links in the right column.

Avi Home Page
Learn how this contributing author of When I Was Your Age: Original Stories About Growing Up got his nickname, why he became a writer, and where he gets his ideas and inspiration. Other links include information about Avi's published works and titles in progress.

When Thunders Spoke by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

Voices from the Gaps: Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
This site includes a biography of writer Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, as well as criticism and a bibliography of her works. Learn how Sneve's childhood was affected by storytelling and what inspired her to change the image of Native Americans in literature.

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry

The Underground Railroad
Follow the journey of a slave through the Underground Railroad at this National Geographic site. Travel through time, making critical decisions and encountering famous faces from history, such as Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Click on links to see a Time Line, to view a map of the Routes to Freedom, and to read about the Faces of Freedom.