Resources for teachers and writers:

  • This is the official web site for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. It's a great resource for writer's, illustrators and people who want to write for children.
     
  • The Children's Book Council encourages literacy. This site is for writers, readers and teachers.
     
  • Horn Book offers publications about books for children and young adults.
     
  • Check Write 4 Kids for articles and tools about the art of writing children's books.
     
  • Author Vivian VanDeVelde has great information on her site for how to have a successful author appearance at your school. She also has a page of writing advice.
     
  • The Writer’s Digest website has great information for writers and contests you can participate in.

Resources for teen writers:

  • www.upperroom.org/devozine
    I have written a lot for Devo'Zine, a publication for Christian teens.  Most of the daily devotionals are written by teens themselves. You can visit their site for inspiration as well as a list of monthly topics and guidelines for submitting your own work!