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Find yourself telling your own stories as you explore here!

Do you enjoy reading books, making them, or have you consumed a few? To learn how this author and illustrator went from chewing on a few pages to creating books, see About the Arthur.

Discover little-known facts about the award-winning works of Arthur Dorros, including the inside ''story behind the story" of how each book came to be, in All About Books.

Get writing and illustration tips, useful hints that will help you create your own books, and classroom and other activities for all ages in Escape From the Third Grade.

Or find out what happens at Arthur's popular visits to schools and conferences in Author Visits.

Enjoy your own storytelling adventures!


In addition to popular Author Visits—now offering Live cyber AUTHOR VISITS, with your class!

Invite an author into your classroom. In a fun, real time author visit, students are captivated and excited by the big screen presentations, interactions, and follow-up conversations. Find yourself in a group of enthusiastic writers! Schedule or inquire about an event


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Mamá and Me MAMÁ AND ME
A special day in the life of an independent girl and her beloved mamá.

Papá and Me PAPÁ AND ME
Exciting day in the life of a son and a father. A Pura Belpré Honor Book.

Número Uno NÚMERO UNO
Two friends argue, which is more important: brains or brawn?

by Alex Dorros

Under the Sun UNDER THE SUN (A Novel)
A teenage boy must use his wits to survive a journey across war-torn lands. A captivating and intrigue-filled story.
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