This worksheet is designed to help you learn about an author by researching and recording key facts. Since no specific author was given, I’ll show you how to fill it out using a well-known children’s author as an example:
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). You can replace this with any author your teacher assigned or that you’re interested in.
Let’s go section by section:
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Author’s Name:
Dr. Seuss (real name: Theodor Seuss Geisel)
Born: March 2, 1904
Died: September 24, 1991
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Draw a picture of a cover from a book by this author.
*(You would draw the cover of one of his books — for example, “The Cat in the Hat” has a red-and-white striped hat on a cat holding an umbrella.)*
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Quote from a book by this author:
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
— From *Oh, the Places You’ll Go!*
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Awards:
He won many awards, including:
- Pulitzer Prize Special Citation (1984)
- Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film (*Gerald McBoing-Boing*, 1951)
- Multiple Caldecott Honors
*(Write one or two main ones in the oval space.)*
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How many books has this author written?
About 60+ books (including those published after his death).
*(Write “60” or “over 60” in the box.)*
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Interesting Facts:
- He wrote under the pen name “Dr. Seuss” because his father wanted him to become a professor.
- He created more than 60 children’s books.
- His books are known for rhyming words and silly made-up creatures.
- He also drew political cartoons during World War II.
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List 5 books written by this author:
1. *The Cat in the Hat*
2. *Green Eggs and Ham*
3. *One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish*
4. *Fox in Socks*
5. *Oh, the Places You’ll Go!*
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Final Answer:
To complete this worksheet, pick an author and fill in each section with real information you find through research. For example, if you chose Dr. Seuss, you’d write his birth/death dates, draw a book cover, quote a line from his book, list awards, count his total books, share fun facts, and name five of his titles. Always double-check your facts using reliable sources like library books or official websites.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of about the author worksheet.
