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About this WebQuest
Have you ever wondered how your favorite authors got their start? What were they like when they were young? Did they always know that wanted to write when they grew up? What advice do they have for young authors?

With the help of this Author Adventures WebQuest, you have a chance to answer all these questions. As you learn about the authors of your favorite books, you'll also get to try fun activities and test your own skills as a writer.

This WebQuest is even more special, because as you explore, you'll be asked to share your work, your opinions and other cool ideas with kids your age. Ask questions, have others read your stories and post comments about your favorite authors as you visit each Web site.

Start Your Adventure!
Follow the links on the left side of the page to get started. Visit the author Web sites, find books to help you get started writing, and share your own stories using this Wiki.

If you have questions or want to leave your own comments, simply click on the yellow "DISCUSSION" tab at the top of each Wiki page and type up your thoughts!

If you need a little help, don't be shy about asking a parent, teacher or your favorite librarian.

Your Finished Products
By the time you finish the Author Adventures WebQuest, you should have completed the following checklist of activities:

- Visited some popular author's Web sites and shared links to the Web sites of your favorite authors. - Created a profile in "The Stacks" so you can share your writing and discuss reading with your peers. - Practiced your descriptive writing with author Virginia Hamilton. - Written a biography about yourself, a friend or a family member and shared it on this Web site. - Practiced finding information about authors using the Kids Search database.