Resources

Author Websites:

Charlaine Harris  www.charlaineharris.com

Kathryn Stockett  kathrynstockett.com

Chris Cleave  www.chriscleave.com

Suzanne Collins  www.suzannecollinsbooks.com

Jodi Picoult  www.jodipicoult.com

Ellen Hopkins  ellenhopkins.com

Scott Westerfeld  www.scottwesterfeld.com

Sarah Dessen  www.sarahdessen.com
Gayle Forman www.gayleforman.com
Lauren Oliver http://www.laurenoliverbooks.com/

Resources for Readers:

American Library Association  www.ala.org

New York Times Bestsellers  www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/overview.html

Book Spot  www.bookspot.com/youngadultfeature.htm

Resources for Writers:

www.inkpop.com (Recommended by Ellen Hopkins)
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators  www.scbwi.org

Cicada Magazine  www.cicadamag.com

Children's Literature Association  www.childlitassn.org

YA Highway www.yahighway.com

Guide to Literary Agents, Editor’s Blog www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/

BookEnds, LLC (A Literary Agent) <a href=”http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/

The Renegade Writer www.therenegadewriter.com

Market My Words http://faeriliality.blogspot.com/

Working Writers http://workingwritersandbloggers.com/

For Teachers:
www.lightningbug.com.au Writing Tips and Help on Getting Started
www.polyphonyhs.com Student-run national literary magazine for high school students
www.theclaremontreview.ca International magazine for young adult writers
skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com Great site for educators who want to interview authors live through Skype
http://englishcompanion.ning.com/  Site developed by teacher and author Jim Burke; connects English teachers and allows the flow of ideas, material, and encourages discussion