Interactivebooks.com References for writers and illustrators of children's books, compiled by illustrator, author and web designer, Jim Witkins. http://www.interactivebooks.com/

Writing for Children For children's book writers -- and those who dream of writing a book for kids -- how-to information and inside secrets presented by Children's Book Insider, the Newsletter for Children's Writers. http://www.write4kids.com/index.html

The Purple Crayon An archive of information for writers, illustrators, librarians, teachers, and others interested in the publishing of children's books. http://www.underdown.org/

The Horn Book, Inc Reviews of children's books, articles and interviews of authors and illustrators. http://www.hbook.com/

Raab Associates The "To Market" column for authors and illustrators as published in The Bulletin, the national publication of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. http://www.raabassociates.com/tomarket.htm

Aaron Shepard's Kidwriter Page Resources for children's writers. http://www.aaronshep.com/kidwriter/

Children's Literature Web Information on the history of children's literature, writing and illustrating books for children. http://absolute-sway.com/pfp/childrens/

The Institute of Children's Literature Childrens writing course available. http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/

Verla Kay's Website Tips and links for children's writers. Authors talks. KidLit chat. http://www.verlakay.com/

Children's Writing at Suite101.com How to's of children's writing. By Sue Reichard. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/childrens_writing

Jan Fields Learn the Nuts & Bolts of children's writing. Informational columns, checklists, quizzes, and book exceprts. http://www.janfields.com

Our Creative Space Our Creative Space is a home for the best children's writers and illustrators, a place to call their own. Articles and news. http://www.ourcreativespace.com

Hedgehopping Newsletter A beginner's guide to writing for children. Articles and archives from the newsletter. No longer being published. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hedgehopping/

Blue Phantom Writer Free Online critique groups for children's writers. The Blue Review Newsletter, with contests. http://www.bluephantomwriters.com

Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers' Online Focus on manuscript submissions with direct links to hundreds of children's publishers' submission guidelines, how-to information about writing for children, and how authors can get their books published. http://childrenswriters.signaleader.com/index.html

Sharon L. Norris' Australian Children's Writers' Report A subscription newsletter aimed at aspiring Australian writers of children's and young adult literature. The newsletter features articles, market and competition information, author interviews. http://members.optusnet.com.au/~sharonlnorris/

BOOST4writers Online critique group for children's writers. Writer's resources, contests, forum, and a chatroom. http://www.boost4writers.com/

Yellapalooza.com For people who write and illustrate children's books, and for anyone who loves picture books. http://www.yellapalooza.com/

Writers Guild of America, East Eastern branch of the labor union, promoting and protecting the professional and artistic interests of writers in the motion picture, television, radio and communications industries. http://www.wgae.org/