Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an author? You can find out on our Spotlight on Authors page! We feature the websites of popular children's authors like Roald Dahl and Judy Blume. You can learn about their books and their life stories, and how they get their ideas. Many of the website also feature cool games, like the Bad Kitty Slicing Game.

Next week is the autumnal equinox, when we have an equal amount of day and night. Check the animals link to find out how animals get ready for the short cold days ahead. Look up migration and hibernation. Sometimes I want to migrate to Hawaii, how about you?

Our new KidLinks School Partner is KIPP Stand Academy in Minneapolis. During the school year, I visit classrooms at our partner schools and those students pick their favorite books and authors to be featured on KidLinks. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is one of the favorite books of fifth and sixth grade students at KIPP. What book would you and your classmates pick? If you would like me to visit your school so your class can learn more about KidLinks, please ask your teacher to e-mail Amy today!

Do you like to write? A teacher from the Loft Literary Center will show you how to let your imagination run wild across paper at First Pages for Kids.