Author’s Day by Daniel Pinkwater.  A hilarious picture book for all ages about a famous children’s book author and his wacky day visiting a school.

My Special Day at Third Street School by Eve Bunting.  A wonderful story for K-3rd about a school’s preparation for, and enjoyment of, an author visit.

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading: Activities, Ideas, & Inspiration for Exploring Everything in the World Through Books by Esme Raji Codell.

Our Stories:  A Fiction Workshop for Young Authors by Marion Dane Bauer (for grades 6th-10th).

Poem-Making: Ways to Begin Writing Poetry by Myra Cohn Livingston.  Excellent for ages 8 and up.  (Adults love it too!)

Terrific Connections with Authors, Illustrators & Storytellers:  Real Space and Virtual Links by Toni Buzzeo and Jane Kurtz. (A must for school visits!)

Valerie and Walter’s Best Books Children: A lively, Opinionated Guide (revised) by Valerie Lewis and Walter Mayes.

What's Your Story?  A Young Person's Guide to Writing Fiction by Marion Dane Bauer. (Excellent; for grades 4th and up)

Write-A-Thon:  How to Conduct a Two-Day Writing Marathon in Your Third to Fifth Grade Class by Susie Wilde.

Writers in the Kitchen:  Children’s Book Authors Share Memories of Their Favorite Recipes edited by Tricia Gardella.

Young Writer’s Guide to Getting Published by Kathy Henderson. Lists book publishers & magazines that publish the works of children; gives kids writing, editing and submission tips.