Children's Art & Literature
Children's literature and art activities for children. All cultures throughout history have produced some form of art. The impulse to create, to realize form and order is universal and perpetual. Every work of art or literature has dual aspects: it is a present experience, and a record of the past. As such it is valued, preserved, and studied. Artwork affords people the pleasures, tensions, dramas, and ultimately the satisfaction to the senses of pure form. Writing creates a permanent record of knowledge, so that information can accumulate from one generation to the next. Together, Arts and Literature have helped us to define our humanity. For more information, browse these links.
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| The Children’s Crusader – Kurt Vonnegut A short biography of Kurt Vonnegut. Cult Fiction Writer, Montage Artist, or plain simple Humanitarian Novelist – it is... |
Teenager's Fantasy Dragon Burns Up the Bestseller List Eragon, a fantasy novel written by Christopher Paolini, sits at number three on the New York Times bestseller list for... |
| Children's author faces Jewish wrath Tale of boy's life in West Bank prompts pressure groups to call for withdrawal. Jewish pressure groups are calling on a... |
Michael Morpurgo is third children's laureate Award-winning children's writer Michael Morpurgo has been named as the third children's laureate, taking over from Anne Fine. |
| Madonna condemns 'vapid and vacant' children's books Madonna has revealed that her forthcoming children's books will be moral tales based on the cabbala, the ancient Jewish... |
Britain's children elect their book of the year Lemony Snicket and Eoin Colfer are two of the authors shortlisted for the 2003 Red House Children's Book Award announced... |
| Theatre chief warns of arts apartheid A new cultural apartheid is denying children who go to state schools the chance to enjoy theatre and the arts, according to... |
Dangerous Life of Miners Reflected in Children's Books People throughout the United States were riveted by the plight of nine Pennsylvania miners who were trapped more than 200... |
| Animals in Children’s Literature Animals often appear in children’s literature to simultaneously teach moral lessons and entertain readers, often while... |
Children’s Literature: Encouraging Creativity And Creating A Masterpiece Fledgling children’s literature writers ages 6-12 have a plethora of online options for publishing their own work as well... |
| Children’s Museums: The Greatest Children’s Learning Institutions in the World While most children are unable to visit the numerous children’s museums around the world, accessing them online can be just... |
Children's Literature Book Illustrators: Dr. Suess To Where's Waldo From Dr. Suess classics to Where's Waldo books, children's illustrated literature have entertained young and old alike for... |
Arden Shakespeare Information Guide
This vast and authoritative web resource for students of Shakespeare features text of his complete works, scholars' commentaries and more.
Australian Starlight Foundation, Australia
Australian Starlight Foundation lets you play the xylophone, view the gallery of children's drawings and paintings, or take coloring lessons.
Crayola.com: Children's Arts and Crafts Information and Resources Guide
A tour of the Crayola factory, showing how crayons and markers are made, and a variety of art activities and several contests for children.
Eduweb.com: A. Pintura: Art Detective
Solve the case of Grandpa's Painting: learn how to tell who painted the mystery painting and when it was painted. Become an art history expert.
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia: Inez Ramsey: Handbook for Storytellers
Storytelling tips and reference information. Suggestions are offered to help you begin your journey into the wonderful world of storytelling.
Kids-Space.org: Children's Artwork and Stories Guide
Creative activity site and community for kids, with kids' artwork and stories, musical compositions and recitals. In English and Japanese.
Kinder Art: Parents and Teachers Arts Resources Guide
Art lesson plans for parents and teachers, with links, a glossary of art terms, trivia and tips on how to teach art more effectively to kids.
Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts: Exploring Leonardo
An introduction to da Vinci - scientist, inventor and one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance - with classroom activities.
Penguin Classics Information and Resources Guide
Catalogue of book titles, audio books and music classics from Penguin. There's even a list of the classics turned into TV and film dramas.
School Art, United Kingdom
Extensive resources for art teachers with ideas about projects, plus links to some of the best arty sites and support services on the web.
Storycraft.com: Children's Storytelling Club
Proponents of the storyteller's art will want to visit this site for their introduction to the art of storytelling, including basic craft tips.
Time Warner Corporation: Cable News Network: Children's Museums Guide
Peruse this article about children's museums on the web, and destinations for family vacations. Links to notable sites and special exhibits.
Time Warner Corporation: Time Magazine for Kids
For the Time readers of tomorrow. This kids' edition has regular features and articles on topical issues, to demonstrate that news can be fun.
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Young People's Classics Guide
Browse this outstanding selection of classic books for children and young adults -- from Around the World in Eighty Days to War of the Worlds.
University of California, Riverside: California Museum of Photography: Video Kids Media Literacy Program Guide
Get information on this lively program, which teaches kids about video media, photography, and the educational possibilities of multimedia.